All human rights articles
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NewsAP3 sets out framework to eye impact of countries, firms on human rights
Swedish pensions buffer fund says mission to be a responsible owner means it does invest in companies and sectors with high risks regarding human rights
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NewsHuman rights abuses often dealbreakers for PE managers, AP6 finds
Uptake of the UN’s guiding principles on business and human rights is not widespread in the sector, according to Swedish national pension fund’s deep dive
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NewsInvestors urge ISSB to focus on human and labour rights
The European Union plans to introduce a stronger law around human rights due diligence throughout the value chains of companies
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NewsISSB urged to re-think approach to human capital, rights
A new group – the Forum ISSB Preparers Group – will offer ISSB insights and perspectives to achieve a comprehensive global baseline for sustainability reporting
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NewsAsset owners should include human rights in RFPs, says PRI
The severity of actual and potential human rights outcomes is a deciding factor in company prioritisation
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NewsCorporate governance: Voting for stronger rules
‘Stewardship codes weren’t developed to save the planet,’ says Dionysia Katelouzou of King’s College London
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NewsCorporate governance roundup: UK’s Church Commissioners vote against directors
Plus: PIRC opposes Shell chair over climate risks
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NewsPensioenfonds Vervoer doubles real estate investments
The fund has also adopted a new country policy, excluding investments in China and two dozen other countries
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NewsISSB to consult on wide-ranging connectivity project, warns on resourcing trade-offs
Stakeholders must give the board a clear steer on priorities, says Sue Lloyd
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NewsISSB to launch May consultation on initial two-year workplan
The first three candidate projects are research into biodiversity, human capital, and human rights in value chains
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NewsEngagement roundup: Fidelity International to review member communication
Plus: AllianzGI supports shareholder resolution on worker rights at Starbucks
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NewsPRI launches reporting framework for 2023
The updated framework provides valuable way for signatories to monitor and report progress against their ESG investing goals, says PRI CEO
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Opinion PiecesViewpoint: Why LGBTIQ+ inclusion should matter to investors
We would like to thank Frank Wagemans of Achmea IM for his extensive input, which we highly appreciate
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NewsChurch Commissioners to vote against companies failing on humans rights
Plus: BlackRock’s LifePath UK adopts formal ESG policy
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NewsMore than 200 investors throw weight behind human rights engagement initiative
Sector strategies will be developed to identify priority topics for different types of business
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NewsKLP banishes US prison stocks due to refugee treatment
Norwegian municipal pensions giant finds little credibility in reassurance from CoreCivic and GEO Group
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NewsIn-depth: How Swiss pension funds engage on deforestation
According to a Greenpeace report, Pensionskassen invest at least CHF60bn in listed companies with an impact on deforestation
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NewsNBIM favours Japan human rights corporate code linking to SASB/ISSB reporting
Norwegian SWF manager also stresses need for companies and government to monitor what happens next
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NewsESG roundup: LGPS fund due for divestment request from council
Plus: impact data, EC ESG ratings move being prepped, human rights work for sovereign debt investors
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NewsNorway’s SWF should get clear target for active return, say experts
Academics tell government that unlisted real estate should be part of benchmark again, if the asset class is deemed important for diversification purposes
