Investment Group Pushes Google Parent for Whistleblowing Review

"Investors for the most part are familiar with whistleblowing systems and protections and really prize whistleblower protections because, at the end of the day, they do protect long-term investors like Trillium," said Jonas Kron, the firm's chief advocacy officer. The Boston-based firm's proposal, which was submitted in December and could be voted on during Alphabet's shareholder meeting this year, cited several examples of alleged retaliation against workers, saying the incidents were red flags about potential internal problems related to culture, ethics and human rights. Trillium's proposal calls for the company to make the report public. Our Morning Risk Report features insights and news on governance, risk and compliance. A spokeswoman for Alphabet declined to comment.