Human & labour rights

Responsible investors push back against defence industry claims to be included in sustainable strategies.

One in 10 companies has failed to comply with requirements to produce a modern slavery statement.

Have the outbreak of war, promises of increased government spending on defence, and calls for support from the private sector shifted attitudes to the sector? We asked investors for their views.

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?