Human & labour rights

LGIM, Fidelity International and Federated Hermes talk to RI about efforts on treatment of workers, as issue looks set to feature prominently in 2023.

More than 30 shareholder proposals filed on issue, more than double last year, including at American Express and Mastercard.

Pædagogernes Pension (PBU) has spent several years pressuring the e-commerce giant.

UK investor steps up engagement with miners on 'unacceptable work-place behaviours', following reports of incidents including sexual harassment and assault. 

New for 2023 are indicators solely focused on human rights, as well as greater alignment with TCFD and net-zero initiatives.

CofE Pensions Board to chair new commission looking at mining sector standards across E and S topics to 'ensure social licence continues'.

ECON committee also votes to include financial institutions in EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.

Leaked documents show right-wing MEPs are pushing to exempt all investment firms from the CSDDD.

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander talks to RI as it withdraws proposal at Apple following commitment from tech giant to undertake audit on freedom of association.

Thomas DiNapoli, sole trustee of the $233bn New York State Common Retirement Fund, talks to RI about divestment, net zero and anti-ESG backlash.