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Divesting Santa Clara

Divesting Santa Clara

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Started by Anonymous 13 years, 3 months ago
You may be aware that the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere has recently reached 400 ppm, a worrisome landmark in the progression of climate change. We believe that the issue of climate changes contains very relevant connections to the Jesuit tradition of social justice. The populations most likely to be affected by climate change are the poor of underdeveloped countries such as Bangladesh. Because of the dire implications of climate change, we are interested in whether or not Santa Clara University invests in companies that sell, produce or refine fossil fuels. One of Santa Clara’s main missions is to nurture the ethical core of students, future leaders of our society. If Santa Clara invests in the fossil fuel industry, an industry which drives the forces of climate change, it sets an example for its students. We would like Santa Clara to disclose information regarding its investments in the fossil fuel industry. .

Updates

May 27, 2013

We are currently researching the university endowment holdings to clarify where the money is going. Transparency remains the top priority.

May 27, 2013

The momentum is undeniable. Time to bring these demands directly to the administration.

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Marcus Norton
13 years ago Featured

SCU needs to get with the program. how can we talk about jesuit values while funding the very companies that are ruining the future for everyone. divest now.

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Sarah Harvey
13 years ago Featured

it is just embarrassing that the school wont be transparent about this. we deserve to know where the money is going.

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Kevin Anderson
13 years ago Featured

stop investing in climate change. simple as that.

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