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Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat services does SIRAN provide to companies? The Sustainable Investment Research Analyst Network provides an opportunity for publicly-traded companies to connect with a network of North American social investment research analysts at more than 30 investment and research firms. Services include conference calls and company meetings. [Back to top.] What are SIRAN company meetings? SIRAN helps analysts organize meetings with companies. The meetings are generally one to two hours long and held in person or via conference call; out-of-town SIRAN analysts often participate by phone. Key company representatives, including senior management, are given time to make formal comments, but open discussion comprises the majority of the meeting time. Roughly 10 to 20 SIRAN analysts attend any single company meeting. [Back to top.] What types of companies does SIRAN meet with? Typically SIRAN focuses on large North American companies that are widely held by the portfolios the analysts represent. As more analysts join, a broader focus on international and emerging growth companies is to be expected. [Back to top.] How are companies selected for a meeting or conference call? An individual SIRAN analyst generally organizes meetings with a company in which s/he has a particular interest. This analyst will invite the wider SIRAN community to participate based on level of interest. Occasionally, analysts not yet affiliated with SIRAN may be invited to attend a company call at the discretion of the organizing analyst. SIRAN analysts may also approach companies in response to a particular issue of concern that has been raised about the company. Companies are encouraged to contact SIRAN to request a meeting, to share highlights following the release of a new CSR report or to proactively answer questions in response to a particular issue of concern. To request a meeting, please click here. [Back to top.] How often do companies meet with the analysts? SIRAN encourages companies to meet with social investment research analysts on an annual basis, generally after they have released their latest CSR report. SIRAN has also held conference calls after media coverage has raised a particular issue of concern about the company. [Back to top.] What is the format of a SIRAN company meeting? SIRAN Company Meetings are typically held in person and/or via conference call. SIRAN analysts are located widely throughout North America, so those within the same city may get together for an in-person meeting with the company, and the Social Investment Forum provides a call-in number for use in all SIRAN company meetings. In many cases, the meetings are held entirely virtually with a conference call and/or presentation or online meeting. The call format usually begins with prepared remarks by company representatives, followed by a question and answer period. They range from one to two hours in length. Often SIRAN Company Meetings cover broader CSR topics, but they can also be targeted to a specific topic or issue area facing a company. [Back to top.] Is there any cost to participate in a meeting? No, there is currently no charge for companies to participate in a meeting with SIRAN analysts. The Social Investment Forum provides the conference call bridge and SIRAN distributes any electronic handouts prior to the meeting. [Back to top.] Is SIRAN an activist organization? No. SIRAN is focused on research and providing participant-services. Our participants include a wide variety of social investors with varied interests and approaches. We promote improved corporate disclosure on CSR issues that we believe will aid our research efforts. SIRAN as an organization does not file shareholder resolutions. We may, however, ask companies to report on how they are handling issues that are the focus of a shareholder resolution. [Back to top.] How does my company benefit from engaging with SIRAN? Setting up a meeting or conference call with SIRAN enables you to reach more than 150 social investment analysts, whether to provide an update on your new CSR report, or to proactively address questions regarding an in-the-news company development. [Back to top.]
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