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Today in the Mission Yearbook: August 10, 2018
GA223 VOTE AFFIRMS MRTI STRATEGY FOR CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT ON FOSSIL FUELS - For years, MRTI leaders have said that continued engagement with fossil fuel companies is the most effective way to generate change. By a 332-178 vote, GA commissioners agreed. MRTI has been directed to evaluate all companies it works with, giving special emphasis to several corporations with large greenhouse gas emissions, such as Phillips 66, ExxonMobil, Chevron, Marathon Petroleum, Duke Energy, Ford and General Motors.
“The vote solidifies our work plan for the next year, and there are a series of companies that we will focus our engagement,” said Joseph Kinard, MRTI Committee chair. “Being at the table is very critical. We have an opportunity to speak truth to power, not only on the streets but in the boardroom." ...
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GA223 VOTE AFFIRMS MRTI STRATEGY FOR CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT ON FOSSIL FUELS - For years, MRTI leaders have said that continued engagement with fossil fuel companies is the most effective way to generate change. By a 332-178 vote, GA commissioners agreed. MRTI has been directed to evaluate all companies it works with, giving special emphasis to several corporations with large greenhouse gas emissions, such as Phillips 66, ExxonMobil, Chevron, Marathon Petroleum, Duke Energy, Ford and General Motors.
“The vote solidifies our work plan for the next year, and there are a series of companies that we will focus our engagement,” said Joseph Kinard, MRTI Committee chair. “Being at the table is very critical. We have an opportunity to speak truth to power, not only on the streets but in the boardroom." ...
• CLICK HERE to read more.
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