Investors Urge FCC to Adopt Net Neutrality Rules, Reclassify Broadband Internet

Jay OwenSRI/ESG News, Global Citizen, Wealth of Networks

  For Immediate Release July 14, 2014 Investors Urge FCC to Adopt Net Neutrality Rules, Reclassify Broadband Internet Under Title II For immediate release July 14, 2014   NEW YORK – A group of investment firms and foundations with widely-diversified investment portfolios today called upon the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) …

Verizon to Publish Reports on Government Requests for Data; Shareholders Call on AT&T to Follow Suit

Jay OwenSRI/ESG News, Wealth of Networks

  For Immediate Release December 19, 2013 Verizon to Publish Reports on Government Requests for Data;   Shareholders Call on AT&T to Follow Suit In a victory for shareholders concerned about the role of telecommunications companies in government surveillance programs, Verizon Communications announced that it will begin to publish regular reports on …

NEWNET: Amyris Biotechnologies raises $30m debt

Jay OwenResource Efficiency

1 August 2013 – Today’s Top Stories on NewNet Deepwater Wind wins both leases offshore Massachusetts, Rhode Island Latest on NewNet Asian and US solar companies rebound as quarterly results come through. Get exclusive and indepth information with a New Energy World Network premium subscription. NOT A MEMBER? SUBSCRIBE TODAY …

Open Internet Proposal at Verizon Wins 24.1% of Shareholder Vote

Jay OwenSRI/ESG News

  For Immediate Release May 2, 2013  Open Internet Proposal at Verizon Wins 24.1% of Shareholder Vote _________________________   Concerns about FCC Lawsuit, Business Risks Prompt 3-fold Increase in Votes from 2012   NEW YORK – About one-quarter of all Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) shareholder votes were cast in favor of …

Verizon Shareholder Proposal on Open Internet Supported by Leading Proxy Advisor

Jay OwenWealth of Networks

  For Immediate Release April 17, 2013 Verizon Shareholder Proposal on Open Internet Issues  Receives Support from Leading Proxy Advisor ISS A shareholder proposal asking Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ) to issue a report about the risks confronting the company because of its positions on net neutrality and open Internet …