Human & labour rights

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

Pioneer behind racial audit proposal publishes analysis of financial giant’s report, highlighting ‘deficiencies’.

SOC Investment has teamed up with SHARE, CCLA and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation to file a proposal to the online giant over its commitment to freedom of association.

Investor members of 'Advance' initiative commit to developing human rights policy and human rights due diligence process within a year.

RI analysis shows firms named in report on passive investment in companies linked to abuses appear in 26 Article 9 funds.

However, investors and NGOs praise progress in the Parliament.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: InfluenceMap ranks 'obstructive' firms; ECB says climate work 'crucial' for pricing stability.

Five Dutch political parties have formally submitted the Bill on Responsible and Sustainable International Business Conduct to the House of Representatives.

Key takeaways from two days of meetings and panels in Toronto with leading players in Canadian sustainable finance.

It comes as the advisory panel is due to be reappointed by the European Commission.