Human & labour rights

The Taskforce on Inequality and Social-related Financial Disclosures (TISFD) is set to launch in the first half of 2024.

In light of reports on links to Russian weapons systems investors have been engaging firms on know-your-customer and human rights due diligence processes.

New York State Comptroller writes to entertainment giants, including Apple, Disney and Paramount, urging fair and quick resolution to industrial action.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Ceres, ICCR urge manufacturers to oppose SEC lawsuit; HKMA launches competency framework on sustainable finance.

After European Commission shelves work on a social taxonomy, investors and other organisations aim to make sure it remains on the agenda.

Momentum is building for sustainable finance in Japan, with topics such as transition finance and human rights rapidly rising up the agenda, says Arisa Kishigami.

Aristata Capital said one case financed through the fund has already been resolved successfully.

MEPs back inclusion of institutional investors and asset managers in the CSDDD.

Evaluations on all focus companies against the benchmark expected this autumn.

Investors are increasingly concerned about company approaches to managing industrial relations, said PIRC and ShareAction.