External Actions: Policy and Advocacy Stage Action Business Function Activities and Resources Participate in national and Public Policy, Government - When state and federal governments debate gun violence-related legislation, state-level sign-on letters to Relations participate in sign-on letters to support gun safety regulations, such as universal support gun safety regulations. background checks, permit requirements, and high-capacity magazine restrictions. 1 Support research to Social Impact, Foundation - Partner with gun violence prevention organizations to undertake research on where understand how companies industry value chains intersect with gun violence and how companies can effectively can effectively address gun address gun violence across their value chain or within a specific industry. violence across their value - Participate in National Gun Violence Awareness Day (June 4) by supporting Wear chain. Orange to demonstrate support for the gun violence prevention movement. Support state- and federal- Public Policy, Government - Engage with state and federal advocacy groups working to end gun violence to stay up level gun safety legislation. Relations to date on changes in legislation. Ensure senior leadership is Senior leadership, - Develop talking points for senior leaders to speak out against gun violence. vocal on support for gun safety Communications, Social Media - Leverage social media and communications to speak out against gun violence, for 2 legislation. example, on National Gun Violence Prevention Day. Collaborate with other Senior Leadership, Policy and - Join senior-level company advocacy initiatives, such as the CEO letter from companies and stakeholders to Advocacy September 2019: 145 CEOs from some of America’s most recognizable companies advocate for gun safety at (including Airbnb, Conde Nast, Uber, and others) came together to sign an open letter state and federal levels. to the U.S. Senate, urging Congress to take immediate action on gun safety measures. Review political contributions Government Relations ‒ Review candidates and elected representatives’ positions on gun violence issues such to ensure they support as universal background checks, permit requirements, and high-capacity magazine 3 representatives that are in restrictions. favor of gun safety regulations. ‒ The company prohibits lobbying efforts aimed to prevent/hinder the development of gun safety technologies, responsible gun regulations, and efforts to reduce legal barriers to access remedy for adverse human rights impacts associated to firearms
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