Reducing Arms Production Sample Clauses

Reducing Arms Production i. The Foundation will not invest in firms that derive any revenue from the production of weapons inconsistent with Catholic teaching on war (e.g., biological and chemical weapons, landmines, nuclear weapons, weapons of mass destruction, etc.). The Foundation will not invest in companies that manufacture firearms with the exception of those companies that only manufacture firearms for hunting and/or legitimate military or law enforcement organizations. ii. When possible, the Foundation will collaborate with other investors to engage companies through corporate dialogues, proxy voting, and support of shareholder resolutions efforts to limit weapons production, to limit foreign sales of weapons, and to convert corporate capacity to non-military uses. For companies that may cause, contribute to, or be linked to warfare, such as technology companies or financial institutions, the Foundation, when possible, will collaborate with other investors to actively encourage them through shareholder engagement and voter proxy to uphold and incorporate human rights standards as understood by the Church into their business decisions. When possible, the Foundation will also collaborate with other investors to actively promote additional disclosure from companies on their production and sales of weapons.