Category: Responsible investment
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I know there’s a lot going on for all of us, and the world, at the moment, but I think it’s worth returning to this topic. Modern slavery remains widespread and deeply embedded in global supply chains. The International Labour Organisation estimates that around 49 million people are affected worldwide, and most experts believe this…
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Modern slavery isn’t a distant problem. It is embedded in the supply chains behind everyday goods and services – and that means it is embedded in investment portfolios, including those of pension schemes. That is why it is so welcome to see IFM Investors publish their paper Addressing Modern Slavery in Investment Portfolios. It’s a…
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I had the pleasure of attending a Quietroom dinner on Tuesday, where a brilliant panel explored ESG, Trump, and what lies ahead for investors. The conversation highlighted just how complex the landscape has become, and left me wondering whether pension schemes need collective support to navigate difficult questions. ESG investing is a core part of…
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An interview with Joe Craig of Quietroom PG: I said to you recently that it’s really hard to engage people who aren’t already engaged, and that responsible investment doesn’t change behaviour. But you pushed back on both, which made me really want to discuss further. Joe Craig: I did. Because in both cases, it’s not that engagement is impossible.…