All Human rights articles
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Blog postStakeholder engagement and remedy readiness: common investor challenges and solutions
Stakeholder engagement and assessment of remedy readiness can support effective human rights due diligence; investors share current practice and how they have overcome challenges.
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Blog postWhat does 2025 PRI reporting data tell us about human rights?
More reporting signatories are implementing the three parts of the UNGPs in 2025 than in previous years, but there is still work to do.
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Blog postHow can investors work with data providers to manage human rights risks?
Investors can set clear expectations with their providers to get decision-useful data that aligns with international standards
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Policy reportPolicy briefing: The risk-based approach to due diligence
This briefing is intended for policy makers across markets considering introducing human rights and environmental due diligence (HREDD) regulatory tools for investors and corporations.
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Policy engagement
PRI response to consultation on financial sector role in eradicating slavery
The PRI’s response highlights the role of investors in supporting efforts to tackle contemporary forms of slavery.
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Policy reportPolicy briefing: UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
This briefing summarises key elements of the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights which establish a global framework for preventing and addressing the risk of adverse human rights impacts linked to business activity.
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Policy reportDiscussion paper: The human rights and nature nexus
Policy reform options to address synergies and trade-offs.
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Policy reportDiscussion paper: The socioeconomic implications of the transition
A discussion paper exploring how social issues could inform a whole-of-government policy approach to the economic transition.
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Blog postThe defence sector in focus: Common ESG risks
Nikolaj Halkjaer Pedersen, Senior Lead at the PRI’s Human Rights and Social Issues team, says investors should be cautious before re-assessing their defence positions.
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Blog postDelivery of the SDGs is off track. Investors are crucial in promoting human rights
Accelerated collaborative efforts from governments, investors, companies and civil society are needed, say Yanni Aissaoui-Helcke and Remi Fernandez.
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Policy reportPRI’s 2030 EU Policy Roadmap
Six key policy actions to fine-tune and improve the usability and coherence of the existing sustainable finance framework, build on it where necessary, and develop and strengthen the links with broader EU Green Deal policies.
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Blog postPlacing human rights at the centre of the economic transition
By Davide Cerrato, Senior Policy Specialist, Human Rights and Social Issues, PRI
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Policy reportAdopting a strategic approach to human rights and social issues policy
The role of policy in enabling the respect of human rights from corporates and investors.
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Blog postA call for an ISSB reporting standard on human rights and social issues
By Nikolaj Halkjær Pedersen, Senior Lead, Human Rights and Social issues, PRI
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Blog postTaking a proactive approach to human rights
By Soh-Won Kim, Analyst, and Nikolaj Halkjær Pedersen, Senior Lead, Human Rights and Social Issues, PRI
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Blog post10 years since Rana Plaza: What progress has been made and what can investors do?
By Soh-Won Kim, Analyst, Human Rights and Social Issues
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News and pressOver 200 investors representing US $30 trillion in AUM sign up to ‘Advance’ – world’s largest Stewardship initiative on human rights
The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) today launches ‘Advance’ – the largest collaborative stewardship initiative on social issues and human rights.
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Blog postInvestor action on decent work would receive boost from SEC-mandated disclosures
By Remi Fernandez, Specialist, Human Rights & Social Issues, PRI, and Karen Kerschke, US Policy Analyst, PRI
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Blog postYouth G20: Why is it relevant for investors?
Safeguarding a liveable planet matters to everyone, especially the next generation
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Blog postThe human right to a healthy environment provides a strong mandate to investors
By Louisa Guy, UK Policy Analyst, PRI
