Human & labour rights

Fellow US investors welcome policymaker's efforts to curb the proliferation of the unserialised and untraceable weapons.

As her tenure draws to a close, Sara Thornton talks financial institutions’ role in tackling modern slavery, and why legislation needs to go further.

Bharat Electronics and Elbit Systems are also amongst excluded companies.

The UK investor has kicked off the third iteration of the Votes Against Slavery engagement it leads.

The food delivery company published its first sustainability strategy last week, and while investors welcomed some of the measures, doubts remain about the business model.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Switzerland’s Federal Council launches consultation on climate reporting rules; TCFD seeks feedback on companies’ implementation of its recommendations.

What are the implications of the ‘moral case’ on Russia and are investors prepared to accept them?

Push prompted by Russian invasion but comes as EU sustainability advisors warn the sector is at odds with the bloc’s social objectives.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Sweden asked to create green investment bank, HSBC to pledge climate targets for capital market activities.

Investors across Europe move forward on plans to push companies over social implications of decarbonisation.