By Kaitlyn Mitchell, MBA, Shareholder Engagement Coordinator
View the Full Engagement Overview Report Here.
First Affirmative Engagement Priorities
First Affirmative’s engagement priorities for the 2023-2024 proxy season exemplify our commitment to meaningful advocacy through a variety of channels, including signed letters, public policy advocacy, campaigns, and shareholder proposals. Addressing climate-related issues remains at the forefront of our efforts, underscoring our dedication to promoting sustainability and responsible corporate practices. This focus reflects our belief in the urgency of tackling the climate crisis through active shareholder engagement and collaboration.
This year, we also expanded our advocacy to address the ethical implications of artificial intelligence (AI). By joining the World Benchmarking Alliance’s (WBA) Collective Impact Coalition (CIC) for Ethical AI. This is an area with growing interest from both advisors and clients. We are currently on the Apple and Adobe engagement teams.
To ensure our efforts align with the specific interests of you or your clients, please connect directly with Kaitlyn through email at: kaitlynmitchell@firstaffirmative.com
By joining our priority list, you empower us to proactively identify and pursue engagement opportunities tailored to your unique needs and concerns.
