Corporate Political Spending: A Resource
In The Conference Board 2010 report, Handbook on Corporate Political Activity, corporate participation in the political process is described as "an important and essential means of enhancing shareholder value, strengthening corporate reputation and goodwill, and engaging in good corporate citizenship." To build on the groundwork laid by the 2010 report, The Conference Board has formed a committee of leading American corporations to explore the issue of using corporate treasury funds in election-related activity.
The Committee on Corporate Political Spending has adopted the following mission statement:
The Conference Board Committee on Corporate Political Spending is a committee of leading American corporations dedicated to accountability, transparency, education, and engagement on issues of corporate political activity.
On October 20, 2011, the committee will host a Symposium on Corporate Political Spending in New York City, NY to discuss how corporations and shareholders can best develop good governance practices, increase shareholder value, and manage the risks related to corporate political spending. For more information on the symposisum and to register, click here. The symposium is free of charge and corporate, investor, and non-profit participation is encouraged.
As companies respond to the spate of 2011 shareholder resolutions and begin thinking about the 2012 season, The Conference Board Committee on Corporate Political Spending has compiled several resources for companies.
Learn more about corporate political spending:
Background
Shareholder Activity
Emerging Practices
Additional Resources
Upcoming Events
The Symposium
This website will be updated regularly. Please check back often. If you would like to contact the Committee, please click here.
Note: The Committee and these pages limit their scope to corporate political spending, direct and indirect. Lobbying expenditures are not addressed. For more information on the Committee on Corporate Political Spending, please click here.
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