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Cambridge City Council Divests from Boeing and GE Aerospace

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What happened

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The Cambridge City Council narrowly voted 5-4 to divest city funds from five companies, including Boeing, GE Aerospace, and Lockheed Martin. The approved order directed the city to divest from these companies.

From thecrimson.com

Why it matters

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The divestment affects the companies' municipal investments. The action was taken amid allegations of complicity in human rights abuses in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Sudan.

From thecrimson.com

Who's involved

  • BoeingOne of the aerospace companies from which the city council ordered divestment.
  • GE AerospaceOne of the aircraft engine suppliers from which the city council ordered divestment.
  • city councilThe legislative body that passed the order to divest city funds.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • BoeingSpeculative

    Boeing could face reputational damage and loss of municipal investment.

  • GE AerospaceSpeculative

    GE Aerospace could face reputational damage and loss of municipal investment.

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