Negative Screens for Socially Responsible Investments
Unethical Business Practices
Sweatshops
Numerous Lawsuits
Corporate PAC Donations
Human Rights Violation Record
Use of Animals in Product Testing
Poor Response to Shareholder Resolutions
Defense & Weapons Contractors (military)
Lack of Management & Workforce Diversity
Involvement with Alcohol/Tobacco/Gambling
Discriminatory Labor & Employment Practices
Business Activities with Repressive Governments
Excessive Executive & Board of Directors Compensation
Poor Environmental Record/EPA Violators
Excessive Waste
Unrecyclable Products
Air, Water & Land Polluters
Chlorine in Paper Production
Nuclear Power Producer or Consumer
Genetically Engineered Food Producer
Hazardous Waste Manufacturers & Exporters
Nuclear or Biological Weapons Manufacturers
Agricultural Chemicals Manufacturers & Exporters
Use of Non-Renewable Materials in Manufacturing and Products
Poor Community Relations
Pornography
Violence in the Media
Poor Quality Products
Poor employee relations
Corporate PAC Donations
Inappropriate Advertising
Large Workforce Reductions
Violent Toys or Video Games
Personal Weapons Manufacturer
Excess International Labor Sourcing
Social Concerns
Abortion Policy
Sexual Orientation Policies
Coercion to Donate to or Support Political Parties or Agendas
Health Concerns
Unsafe conditions in the workplace
Promotion of excessive Alcohol Consumption
Promotion or Manufacture of Tobacco Products
Promotion or Manufacture of Factory Food or Beverages
Promotion or Manufacture of Dangerous Pharmaceutical Products
Like trying to find wholesome & nutritious natural food in
a big-chain grocery store, it can be difficult finding companies
with mostly positive attributes. Fortunately, the search is
worth the effort.
