November 2, 2010

How Domini Research Helped End Toyota Affiliate's Joint Venture with Burmese Government

When investors use social and environmental standards to select their investments, they begin a process that can lead to dramatic results. In 2006, while researching Toyota Motor's eligibility for the Domini Funds, Shin Furuya, Lead Research Analyst, Global, uncovered a previously unknown connection between a dedicated trading partner of Toyota and the Burmese military government. Shin's diligent research set in process a series of events leading to Toyota's important announcement in August.

Read more below:

Social Impact Update (third quarter 2010)
Read press release issued by investor coalition
Read coverage in Reuters and Socialfunds.com
Learn more about why we exclude Toyota from our funds