Shareholder Activism
Holding corporations accountable
2010 Corporate Political Spending
and Lobbying Proxy Chart
Shareholders are taking the lead in pushing for greater disclosure around companies' lobbying and political contributions. If you own stock in one of the companies listed below, be sure to vote your proxies in favor of transparency and disclosure.
(For linked companies, click through to our Responsible Shopper to learn more about the company's record on social and environmental issues. Thanks to AFL-CIO, As You Sow, Ceres, and ICCR for assistance in compiling these charts.)
| COMPANY | SHAREHOLDER RESOLUTION | DATE |
| AIG | Disclose political donations | MAY 12 |
| Goldman Sachs | Disclose political donations |
MAY 7 |
| Lowes | Disclose political donations | MAY 28 |
| Nucor | Disclose political donations | MAY 13 |
| Wal-Mart | Disclose political donations | JUNE 4 |
| Waste Management | Disclose political donations | MAY 11 |
| Well Point | Disclosure of lobbying activities | MAY 18 |
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