Indigenous families in Ecuador suffer cancer and death after oil giant Chevron dumped billions of deadly chemicals in the Amazon. But a vote in days could finally bring justice and set a global precedent to hold companies to account for their crimes, if we persuade just one more big investor to join. Sign to put an end to this shameful Amazon Chernobyl!
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Dear friends,
Oil giant Chevron dumped billions of gallons of deadly chemicals in the Ecuadorian Amazon, leaving behind rivers full of poison, and toxic waste pits spreading cancer and death in indigenous communities.
It's criminal: for decades the company's lawyers used every legal (and illegal!) trick in the book to evade justice. But their reign of impunity could finally end -- if we can persuade just one man to back a just settlement at Chevron's annual meeting next week!
He's the head of Vanguard, a US retirement fund that owns the single biggest chunk of Chevron stock, and he's challenged corporate abuse before. Now with dozens of other major investors pushing Chevron to call off their legal attack dogs against Ecuador's indigenous -- his vote could be key.
That's why we're headed to the shareholder meeting to talk to him directly. And thousands of Avaaz members are Vanguard customers, so we know he'll listen! Adding a million more on our letter to him will be epic:
Join the Call for Justice for the Amazon's Chernobyl
The battle between Chevron and Ecuador’s indigenous people has been waged for decades, becoming a landmark case globally. Over 20 judges in Ecuador and Canada, including the Supreme Courts of both countries, have found Chevron guilty for dumping toxic waste in water that people drink! But this legal fight is a truly David and Goliath affair -- the indigenous just lost another appeal in court, sending their case back to limbo.
That's why bypassing the courts, and battling this out at the shareholder level right now is more important than ever! Because a win against Chevron, which bought the oil company that trashed the Amazon and ran from its liabilities, could open a new era worldwide where major corporations are finally held accountable for their crimes.
That's where investor powerhouse Vanguard and its powerful chairman comes in. Vanguard owns a large share of Chevron, and has become a more activist investor across corporate America recently -- voting against management on climate-related resolutions at ExxonMobil, criticising executive pay at Viacom and pushing big banks like Wells Fargo on gender diversity. Just this month, over 30 other major investors called on the company to settle the case, and Chevron's new CEO has every incentive to finally put this historic, brand-tarnishing disaster behind him.
Vanguard Chair Bill McNabb is a father of four, and getting him on board could tip the balance toward a majority vote against Chevron’s recalcitrant management. Add your name and we'll deliver our appeal directly at the shareholder meeting and in ads and Op-Eds targeting Vanguard's leadership where they live, work and worship. Sign now:
Join the Call for Justice for the Amazon's Chernobyl
Oil giant Chevron dumped billions of gallons of deadly chemicals in the Ecuadorian Amazon, leaving behind rivers full of poison, and toxic waste pits spreading cancer and death in indigenous communities.
It's criminal: for decades the company's lawyers used every legal (and illegal!) trick in the book to evade justice. But their reign of impunity could finally end -- if we can persuade just one man to back a just settlement at Chevron's annual meeting next week!
He's the head of Vanguard, a US retirement fund that owns the single biggest chunk of Chevron stock, and he's challenged corporate abuse before. Now with dozens of other major investors pushing Chevron to call off their legal attack dogs against Ecuador's indigenous -- his vote could be key.
That's why we're headed to the shareholder meeting to talk to him directly. And thousands of Avaaz members are Vanguard customers, so we know he'll listen! Adding a million more on our letter to him will be epic:
Join the Call for Justice for the Amazon's Chernobyl
The battle between Chevron and Ecuador’s indigenous people has been waged for decades, becoming a landmark case globally. Over 20 judges in Ecuador and Canada, including the Supreme Courts of both countries, have found Chevron guilty for dumping toxic waste in water that people drink! But this legal fight is a truly David and Goliath affair -- the indigenous just lost another appeal in court, sending their case back to limbo.
That's why bypassing the courts, and battling this out at the shareholder level right now is more important than ever! Because a win against Chevron, which bought the oil company that trashed the Amazon and ran from its liabilities, could open a new era worldwide where major corporations are finally held accountable for their crimes.
That's where investor powerhouse Vanguard and its powerful chairman comes in. Vanguard owns a large share of Chevron, and has become a more activist investor across corporate America recently -- voting against management on climate-related resolutions at ExxonMobil, criticising executive pay at Viacom and pushing big banks like Wells Fargo on gender diversity. Just this month, over 30 other major investors called on the company to settle the case, and Chevron's new CEO has every incentive to finally put this historic, brand-tarnishing disaster behind him.
Vanguard Chair Bill McNabb is a father of four, and getting him on board could tip the balance toward a majority vote against Chevron’s recalcitrant management. Add your name and we'll deliver our appeal directly at the shareholder meeting and in ads and Op-Eds targeting Vanguard's leadership where they live, work and worship. Sign now:
Join the Call for Justice for the Amazon's Chernobyl
Avaazers have campaigned against Chevron before, delivering letters to US senators, and filing legal briefings in court cases with partners. This is an incredible opportunity to get Chevron to finally clean up its toxic mess ... and open up a new era of investor-driven social change!
With hope and determination,
Joseph, Pascal, Anneke, Diego, Mojgone, Emma, Ricken and the entire Avaaz team.
Shareholders Push New Chevron CEO For Answers on Ecuador
http://csrstrategygroup.com/
In the Vanguard: Fund giants urge CEOs to be ‘Force for Good’
https://www.ft.com/content/
Investor Letter on Risks from Ecuador Litigation:
http://www.newground.net/
Exxon Mobil loses support of a powerful voice in climate change policy
https://www.cnbc.com/2017/08/
Chevron’s “Amazon Chernobyl” in Ecuador: The Real Irrefutable Truths About the Company’s Toxic Dumping and Fraud (Huffington Post)
https://www.huffingtonpost.
With hope and determination,
Joseph, Pascal, Anneke, Diego, Mojgone, Emma, Ricken and the entire Avaaz team.
Shareholders Push New Chevron CEO For Answers on Ecuador
http://csrstrategygroup.com/
In the Vanguard: Fund giants urge CEOs to be ‘Force for Good’
https://www.ft.com/content/
Investor Letter on Risks from Ecuador Litigation:
http://www.newground.net/
Exxon Mobil loses support of a powerful voice in climate change policy
https://www.cnbc.com/2017/08/
Chevron’s “Amazon Chernobyl” in Ecuador: The Real Irrefutable Truths About the Company’s Toxic Dumping and Fraud (Huffington Post)
https://www.huffingtonpost.
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