Calvert Social Index Actions
BETHESDA, Md.--(Business Wire)-- The Calvert Social Research Department has submitted the following recommendations regarding action within the Calvert Social Index(R). If approved, the following recommendations will be effective when the Calvert Social Index Committee convenes its quarterly meeting in March 2008. ADDITIONS: Mohawk Industries, Inc. (NYSE:MHK), a company in the Calvert Social Index Universe, has recently been reviewed and now meets Calvert's standards for workplace safety and environment. Measurable improvement in performance and disclosure in these areas now places Mohawk Industries favorably within its industry peers. If approved, the inclusion will take place in March 2008. MeadWestvaco Corporation (NYSE:MWV), a company in the Calvert Social Index Universe, has recently been reviewed and now meets Calvert's standards for environment. The company's improvement in compliance performance, its leadership in addressing climate change and product innovation places it favorably amongst industry peers. If approved, the inclusion will take place in March 2008. Tiffany & Company (NYSE:TIF), a company in the Calvert Social Index Universe, has recently been reviewed and now meets Calvert's standards for environment and human rights. The company has adopted a policy of refusing to sell gems and other products mined in Burma. In addition, the company now discloses policies and programs aimed at mitigating the environmental and social impacts of mines that supply the industry with gems and metals. As a result of these new initiatives, the company is positioned favorably amongst its industry peers. If approved, the inclusion will take place in March 2008. DELETIONS: None What is the Calvert Social Index? Calvert, a leader in socially responsible investing, has created the Calvert Social Index(R) as a broad-based, rigorously constructed benchmark for measuring the performance of US-based socially responsible companies. How is the Calvert Social Index constructed? Calvert starts by taking the 1,000 largest companies in the US, represented by stocks listed on the NYSE and NASDAQ-AMEX (not including closed-end mutual funds, ADRs, REITS and non-common shares). Calvert's Social Research Department then analyzes each company. A social audit is conducted in the following areas: governance and ethics; environment; workplace; product safety and impact; community relations; international operations and human rights; and indigenous peoples' rights. The stocks that meet Calvert's social criteria make up the Calvert Social Index. For more information on any Calvert fund, please contact Calvert at 800.368.2748 for a free prospectus. An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of an investment carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information. Read it carefully before you invest or send money. Calvert mutual funds are underwritten and distributed by Calvert Distributors Inc., member FINRA, a subsidiary of Calvert Group, Ltd. #7800 (3/08) Calvert Melinda Lovins, 301-657-7089 Melinda.Lovins@Calvert.com Copyright Business Wire 2008
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