UCF Employs Strategic Advocacy Amid Attacks on Responsible Investors
A recent visit to lawmakers’ offices in Washington, D.C. by UCF staffers highlights the growing role of strategic advocacy as a tool of engagement that UCF is employing in response to political attacks on sustainable and responsible investors. Click to read the press release.
Investors and JPMorgan Chase Reach Agreement to Uphold Indigenous Peoples’ Rights
UCF, in collaboration with the Investor Advocates for Social Justice, has reached an agreement with JPMorgan Chase, marking significant progress in advancing Indigenous rights within the financial sector. Click to read how investor advocacy is driving positive change.
Shining a Light on Covert Corporate Lobbying
Large corporations spend billions to influence policies, often prioritizing profits over public interest through hidden lobbying. UCF is leading efforts to bring transparency and accountability. Read the full article to learn how.
AIG Announces Climate Plan After UCF Shareholder Engagement
Following a 2024 shareholder resolution by UCF and a group of other responsible shareholders, including Green Century Funds and the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A), American International Group has announced that it will publish a roadmap explaining how it will fulfill its climate goals and address climate risk. Read more.
The War on Plastic
UCF is stepping up its efforts to address the environmental repercussions of single-use plastics. With a leading shareholder advocacy group, As You Sow, UCF has co-filed shareholder resolutions with ExxonMobil and Westlake. Read more!
UCF Among Investors Calling for a Living Wage
UCF has proudly joined 135 other institutional investors in endorsing the Investor Statement in Support of a Living Wage. The statement represents a collective call to action for U.S. companies to pay a living wage to all their workers, in alignment with international human rights standards. Read more.
UCF Statement on the Israel/Palestine Conflict
UCF has prepared a statement surrounding the Israel/Palestine conflict, reaffirming our commitment to implementing responsible investing strategies that will uphold peace, justice and human rights. Click to read more.
Sustainability Issues Galvanize Global Investors: Insights from PRI in Person
UCF recently attended PRI in Person conference as a demonstration of our commitment to collaborating with global investors around the evolving landscape of responsible investing and sustainability. Read the three key takeaways from this year’s conference.
Report to General Synod XXXIV on Addressing Climate Change
UCF has prepared a report to General Synod XXXIV of the United Church of Christ that outlines a review of actions and accomplishments in addressing climate change. Click to download the full report.
UCF Lauds Dollar Tree Settlement with OSHA
On August 23, Dollar Tree, Inc., one of the nation’s largest retailers, reached a wide-ranging worker safety agreement with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). While the OSHA settlement marks a significant advancement in workers’ rights, it falls short of UCF’s goals. Click to read more.