As You Sow is a U.S.-based nonprofit that advances environmental, social, and governance (ESG) change through shareholder advocacy, corporate engagement, research, and campaigns. The organization leverages shareholder resolutions, proxy voting, public campaigns, and litigation to push corporations toward greater transparency, reduced pollution and waste, improved labor and human-rights practices, and stronger corporate governance.
Corporate accountability and governance; climate risk and fossil-fuel transition; plastics and packaging waste reduction; sustainable food systems and agricultural impacts; human rights and labor standards; racial equity and workplace diversity; investor stewardship and responsible investment practices.
Primarily foundation grants and philanthropic donations, supplemented by individual contributions, membership support, and fee-for-service or partnership revenue from shareholder-engagement work.
Works with investor networks and coalitions (such as Ceres and the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility), institutional investors and pension funds, environmental and social advocacy NGOs, and organizational leadership including CEO Andrew Behar.
Non-profit organization (public charity, 501(c)(3))
