| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 77.24 |
| Liaison | Jim Dees |
| Submission Date | June 10, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Appalachian State University
PA-13: Committee on Investor Responsibility
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Does the institution have a formally established and active committee on investor responsibility (CIR) or similar body that has multi-stakeholder representation (i.e. includes faculty, staff, and students) and otherwise meets the criteria for this credit?:
The charter or mission statement of the CIR or other body which reflects social and environmental concerns or a brief description of how the CIR is tasked to address social and environmental concerns:
The multi-stakeholder Sustainable Investment Committee provides a university structure for fostering dialogue on investment decisions that promote sustainability. As a recommending body, this committee will assist in facilitating an investment strategy that aligns with the University's core values regarding the commitment to the principles of sustainability, while maintaining efficient and effective resource utilization.
Members of the CIR, including affiliations and role (e.g. student, faculty, alumni):
Ged Moody, Director of Sustainability
Rick Presnell, Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs
Greg Lovins, Interim Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs
Laura Crandall, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Finance
Dr. Don Cox, Associate Dean of the College of Business
Susan Pettyjohn, Vice Chancellor for Advancement
Dan Stevenson, Student
Dr. Tammy Kowalczyk, Associate Professor of Accounting
Examples of CIR actions during the previous three years:
This committee has created the Shareholder Advocacy Statement which can be sent to Appalachian’s investment management partners to consider when investing the Endowment and Foundation accounts. This is an important statement to send to those responsible for investing Appalachian’s money that shows how sustainable investments align with the campus values of sustainability.
The website URL where information about the CIR is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
In the Fall of 2012 a group of Appalachian student formed a student group called Fossil Free App State. Their stated mission is "We want Appalachian State University's Presidents and Board to immediately freeze any new investment in fossil fuel companies, and divest from direct ownership and any commingled funds that include fossil fuel public equities and corporate bonds within 5 years."
In the Fall of 2012 a group of Appalachian student formed a student group called Fossil Free App State. Their stated mission is "We want Appalachian State University's Presidents and Board to immediately freeze any new investment in fossil fuel companies, and divest from direct ownership and any commingled funds that include fossil fuel public equities and corporate bonds within 5 years."
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