1/23/11

Monsanto wins Corporate Hall of Shame Award 2010

The votes are in! You and tens of thousands have voted. And if one thing from 2010 is clear – it’s that the nominees for the Corporate Hall of Shame have never been more sinister. From the financial crisis and efforts to block healthcare reform, to climate change and oil spills – some of the world's largest and most powerful corporations were all too willing to undermine human rights and the environment if it meant maximizing profits.

This year’s winner is a perfect example.

The Corporate Hall of Shame doesn't just elect a winner - it demands change. We must send a powerful message to abusive corporations that we won't tolerate business as usual.

The votes have been tallied and the winner of the 2010 Corporate Hall of Shame is…
 
Take action now to shine a light on Monsanto’s widespread influence and demand that products containing genetically modified organisms are labeled.

Monsanto’s reckless promotion of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and its aggressive legal tactics to intimidate and bankrupt local farmers have dismantled countless family farms and local economies. With such abuses Monsanto edged out a competitive list of nominees, garnering 38% of the total votes. The title has earned the agribusiness giant renewed public scrutiny, expanding the grassroots call to label all products containing GMOs.

Please join Corporate Accountability International and our ally Organic Consumer’s Association today in calling Monsanto to account.


With your voice, we'll work nonstop to ensure that 2011 is a year beyond corporate greed.

Onward,


Stacey Folsom
Corporate Hall of Shame
Elections Office

P.S. Monsanto isn’t alone. Visit the Corporate Hall of Shame homepage to take action and stand up against Monsanto – and 2010 runner-ups Chevron and BP!


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