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Standards for a company's operations that socially conscious investors use to screen potential investments based on corporate policies and practices.

A shareholder who does not have control over the corporation and typically owns a smaller percentage of the corporation's shares.

A yearly gathering of a company's interested shareholders to discuss the company's performance and strategy and to exercise their voting rights.

The entitlements that come with owning shares in a company, including the right to vote on corporate matters and to receive dividends.

A company's formalized efforts to ensure that it and its employees abide by regulatory standards and ethical practices.

A U.S. federal law enacted in 2002 to protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures.

A subcommittee of a company's board of directors that is responsible for overseeing the financial reporting process, audit procedures, and regulatory compliance.

The group of individuals elected by shareholders to oversee the management of a corporation and make corporate decisions.

An individual or group that has an interest in the performance and activities of a corporation, which includes shareholders, employees, customers, and suppliers.

A legal document that establishes a corporation and outlines its structure and purpose. Also known as articles of incorporation.

The financial and non-financial rewards given to the senior executives of a corporation, which may include salary, bonuses, stock options, and other benefits.

A self-regulating business model that helps a company be socially accountable to itself, its stakeholders, and the public.

The illegal practice of trading on the stock exchange to one's own advantage through having access to confidential information.

Strategies employed by a corporation to prevent or discourage unwanted takeover attempts.

The extent to which a corporation discloses information about its operations and financial performance to shareholders and the public.

A mechanism for shareholders to vote on corporate matters without being physically present, often through the delegation of their voting power to a representative.

Documents that outline the rules and regulations for the governance of a corporation, including procedures for meetings and electing the board of directors.

The process of identifying, assessing, and controlling threats to a corporation's capital and earnings.

A company's stance on how its profits are distributed among shareholders in the form of dividends.