Human Rights

French investor group leads engagement campaign with nine companies on business ethics, more than two years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Proponents reject report as ‘wholly inadequate’ ahead of vote, as bank reveals it turned down seven transactions over Indigenous risks.

RBC to publish green financing ratio; SEC sides with Amazon on living wage proposal.

Church Commissioners, Aviva Investors and Scottish Widows launch Investor Initiative on Human Rights Data, with MSCI, Sustainalytics and ISS among initial focus companies.

Asset managers say the decision to exit was taken after extended engagement efforts.

Legal affairs committee vote paves way for due diligence directive to move on to a full plenary vote next month.

It comes as the taskforce launched a guide on considering social factors in pension scheme investments for trustees.

The latest setback comes after last week’s unsuccessful vote and efforts to ease corporate burdens.

Filers push for better reporting on human rights efforts after the logistics firm last year announced joint venture with Saudi Arabia's Neom.

Investor backed "100% of human-rights related" proposals at US firms in 2023, as Church Commissioners and HSBC AM target management on issue.