Corporate governance has become a leading ESG issue, with executive pay, board issues and political contributions being among the most common criteria considered.
Deposits at community banks and credit unions have increased significantly, 73 percent and 54 percent respectively, since 2010. More consumers decided to move their money from large banks tarnished by the 2008 financial crisis, US SIF said.
The numbers voting in support of shareholder resolutions on environmental and social issues has increased.
A growing number of U.S. companies, responding to shareholder campaigns, have established more stringent standards for board elections and no longer allow their CEOs to to chair their boards.
More concern about corporate political spending and lobbying. Investors filed more than 100 resolutions annually in 2011 and 2012 seeking better review and disclosure on those concerns.
More money managers are involved in filing shareholder resolutions, with 82 with $4.9 trillion in AUM reporting they pursue discussions with companies in their portfolios, up from 54 at year-end 2009.