All Human rights articles
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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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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
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Blog postWhat does the Roe v. Wade ruling mean for investors?
By Remi Fernandez, Specialist, Human Rights & Social Issues, and Betina Vaz Boni, Senior Analyst, Governance, PRI
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Blog postThe net-zero transition in China: progress has been made, but challenges remain
By Nan Luo, Head of China, PRI
