| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 47.51 |
| Liaison | Mike Evans |
| Submission Date | Feb. 2, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Williams College
PA-13: Committee on Investor Responsibility
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Abigail
Wattley Director Investment Office |
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 Advisory Committee on Shareholder Responsibility (ACSR) is a non-standing committee comprised of two faculty, two staff, two students, and two alumni. The ACSR provides advice to the Investment Committee of the Board of Trustees on matters relating to the non-financial performance of publicly traded equities in the portfolio. Each year, the ACSR advises on votes regarding shareholder resolutions before the annual general meetings of the public companies the College owns directly. In making recommendations, the ACSR seeks to carry out its responsibilities in a manner consistent with College policies and values. It recognizes the importance of combining strong financial performance with social and environmental commitment.
Periodically, the ACSR has played a role in providing comment on other matters, including recommending investment vehicles for the Williams Social Choice Fund — an alumni giving option that both helps the College fulfill its mission and contributes to positive social and environmental change.
Members of the CIR, including affiliations and role (e.g. student, faculty, alumni):
Anand Swamy, Chair, Professor of Economics
Karen Merrill, Professor of American Culture
Abigail Wattley (ex officio)
Fred Puddester, Vice President for Finance & Administration and Treasurer
Will Dudley, Provost
Clare O'Brien '15, Student
Thomas Luke '17, Student
Laurie Thomsen '79, alumna
Michele Chandler '72, alumna
Examples of CIR actions during the previous three years:
Since 2006, the Committee has been responsible for oversight of the College’s commitment to avoid investment in firms doing business in Sudan.
The website URL where information about the CIR is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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