The Episcopal Ecological Network (EpEN)

Promote the Valdez Principles

Resolution 1991-A109

Promote the Valdez Principles

Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the Episcopal Church, through its Social Responsibility in Investments Committee, promote the Valdez Principles, as a model through which industry can address: Protection of the Biosphere, Sustainable Use of Natural Resources, Reduction and Disposal of Wastes, Wise Use of Energy, Risk Reduction, Marketing of Safe Products and Services, Damage Compensation, Disclosure, Environmental Directors and Managers, Assessment and Annual Audit; and be it further

Resolved, That diocesan Social Responsibility in Investments Committees or other appropriate agencies be urged to promote the National Church's SRI Committee's leadership in its shareholder activism with regard to corporate utilization of the Valdez Principles.

Author: The Standing Commission on Human Affairs

Source: Archives of the Episcopal Church

The EpEN is a national network of active lay and clergy persons within the Episcopal Church, USA, who share a common concern for the environment and a common belief in the presence of God in all Creation and who work to make these concerns and beliefs known throughout all Provinces and Dioceses within the church. Members come from around the Episcopal Church USA. The activities of the EpEN are focused on the areas of Reflection, Education, and Action.

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