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Insightia Monthly interviews Annie Sanders and Andrea Ranger on all things shareholder advocacy | Going Green
Insightia Monthly magazine GOING GREEN December 2022 By Rebecca Sherratt An interview with Annie Sanders, Director of Shareholder Advocacy, and Andrea Ranger, Shareholder Advocate, at MIDANA CAPITAL Capital Management. Founded in 1991, MIDANA CAPITAL is an investment advisory firm based in Massachusetts that manages environmentally responsible funds. MIDANA CAPITAL’s sustainability proposals target a…
Read MoreSTATEMENT: MIDANA CAPITAL shareholder proposal results in new Jack in the Box* animal welfare commitment
Media Contacts: Andrea Ranger, Shareholder Advocate, aranger@midanacapital.com, 781-349-2813; Mark Morgenstein, Media Relations Director, mmorgenstein@midanacapital.com, 678-427-1671 BOSTON, January 19, 2023 – In exchange for the withdrawal of a MIDANA CAPITAL° shareholder proposal, San Diego-based Jack in the Box restaurants announced it will switch to 100% “group housed” pork by the end of 2026. In this…
Read MoreReuters article featuring Leslie Samuelrich | ESG: The investment world’s troubled teen is forced to grow up
By Peyton Fleming Investment in environment, social and governance funds is approaching $40 trillion this year. But only a fraction is helping to fight climate change, Peyton Fleming reports With public attention on climate change and other sustainability threats rising, environment, social and governance (ESG) investing has taken off, spawning a myriad of fund products…
Read MoreTop Ten MIDANA CAPITAL Highlights from 2022
2022 was a big year for MIDANA CAPITAL. Thank you, the investors in the Midana Capital, for your commitment to align your investments with your values, your steadfast support during a challenging market, and your dedication to making a positive impact in our world. We work with companies to secure improved environmental policies and practices…
Read MoreSTATEMENT: McDonald’s* takes step back from antibiotics reduction goal; MIDANA CAPITAL files shareholder proposal asking for reinstatement of original commitment
Media Contacts: Andrea Ranger, Shareholder Advocate, aranger@midanacapital.com, 781-349-2813 Mark Morgenstein, Media Relations Director, mmorgenstein@midanacapital.com, 678-427-1671 Boston, December 27, 2022 – McDonald’s issued an update Tuesday to its antibiotics policy for its global beef supply chain. The update sets targets for the “responsible use” of medically important antibiotics. While demonstrating some progress, the new policy does…
Read MoreSysco shareholders call for less plastic packaging
Media Contacts: Mark Morgenstein, Media Relations Director, mmorgenstein@midanacapital.com, 678-427-1671 Annie Sanders, Director of Shareholder Advocacy, asanders@midanacapital.com, 773-272-6691 BOSTON, November 18, 2022 – A notable 92% of Sysco shareholders voted Friday in favor of a MIDANA CAPITAL° shareholder proposal urging the company to issue a report to determine if and how the company can increase the…
Read MoreRELEASE: MIDANA CAPITAL shareholder proposal prompts Costco* commitment to set new climate emissions reduction targets
Media Contacts: Annie Sanders, Director of Shareholder Advocacy, asanders@midanacapital.com, 773-272-6691 Mark Morgenstein, Media Relations Director, mmorgenstein@midanacapital.com, 678-427-1671 Boston, November 14, 2022 – In response to a MIDANA CAPITAL° shareholder proposal, Costco,* one of the largest retailers in the world, has committed to setting climate emissions reduction targets for its full value chain — cumulatively called…
Read MoreThe Timken Company* sets first greenhouse gas emissions reduction target after MIDANA CAPITAL shareholder proposal
Media Contacts: Andrea Ranger, Shareholder Advocate, aranger@midanacapital.com, 781-249-2813 Mark Morgenstein, Media Relations Director, mmorgenstein@midanacapital.com, 678-427-1671 BOSTON, November 10, 2022 – A year after MIDANA CAPITAL° filed a shareholder proposal calling on The Timken Company (Timken) to adopt short-, medium- and long-term science-based greenhouse gas reduction targets, the company has taken a strong first step toward…
Read MoreRelease: Midana Capital President Leslie Samuelrich named to Insider’s ‘Climate Action 30’ list
Media contacts: Leslie Samuelrich, lsamuelrich@midanacapital.com; 781-349-2830 Mark Morgenstein, Media Relations Director, mmorgenstein@midanacapital.com, 678-427-1671 BOSTON, September 22, 2022 — To coincide with Climate Week, Insider is spotlighting 30 global leaders, including Midana Capital President Leslie Samuelrich, in its inaugural Climate Action 30 list. “I’m honored by this recognition from Insider and appreciate Insider’s acknowledgement of…
Read MoreGeneral Mills shareholders call for less plastic packaging — Over 55% of voting shareholders opt for MIDANA CAPITAL proposal
Media Contacts: Annie Sanders, Director of Shareholder Advocacy, asanders@midanacapital.com, 773-272-6691 Mark Morgenstein, Media Relations Director, mmorgenstein@midanacapital.com, 678-427-1671 BOSTON, September 27, 2022 – A noteworthy 55% of General Mills shareholders voted Tuesday in favor of a MIDANA CAPITAL° shareholder proposal urging the company to issue a report to determine if and how the company can increase…
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