Resources in 'Investor Responsibility'

Thursday, March 3, 2022

Investors warn of unintended consequences as companies cut Russian ties

In the News

REUTERS: In a statement to be released on Thursday, the New York-based Investor Alliance for Human Rights said companies must consider ending Russian business deals if they cannot avoid contributing to human rights harms.

Thursday, March 3, 2022

Investor Alert: Human Rights Risks Related to the Russian Invasion of Ukraine

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As a network of investors engaging our portfolio companies on business and human rights concerns, we recognize the importance of strong national rule of law and adherence to internationally recognized human rights standards to foster peace and prosperity and to guarantee the exercise of democratic...

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Investor Alliance for Human Rights Responds to EU Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence

Today the European Commission released its long-awaited proposal for a directive on corporate sustainability due diligence. The Investor Alliance for Human Rights welcomed the proposal as an important step forward but cautioned that significant gaps remain relative to expectations laid out in...

Friday, February 11, 2022

Why wind and solar companies need to address human rights

In the News

Rolling out clean energy is clearly a critical part of global mitigation efforts, but there are rising concerns that some of these projects are failing to properly incorporate human rights. This could in turn put these businesses, and even the whole energy transition, at risk. Read more.

Thursday, January 13, 2022

Investors Representing over US$8.7T Call on the European Union to Develop Digital Rights Regulation

Press Release

NEW YORK, NY, THURSDAY, JANUARY 13TH, 2022 – In a statement organized by the Investor Alliance for Human Rights, 65 signatories representing over US$8.7 trillion (€7.6 trillion) in assets under management and advisement voiced support for rights-respecting internet regulation in the European Union...

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Google-Alphabet Shareholders file 11 Proposals for the 2022 Proxy Season Citing a Range of Human Rights and Governance Risks

Press Release

NEW YORK, NY, TUESDAY, JANUARY, 11TH, 2022 – Shareholders announced a group of proposals they filed for the 2022 Alphabet proxy raising a series of civil/human rights and governance risks they believe are material to their investments. In total shareholders filed eleven proposals calling for...

Monday, December 20, 2021

The week in GRC: SEC proposes tougher insider trading rules and EEOC says Covid-19 cases may be covered by anti-discrimination law

In the News

Facebook faces more calls from shareholders to address harm on its platforms and corporate governance at the company, now known as Meta Platforms. Shareholders including the New York State Common Retirement Fund and Illinois State Treasurer are among an investor group that collectively filed eight...

Monday, December 20, 2021

Investors Want Facebook's Board to Change Amid Criticism

In the News

Shareholders want Facebook to restructure its board so that the company can better address issues of harmful content among others. The New York State Common Retirement Fund and Illinois State Treasurer have reportedly filed eight proposals overall for the tech giant's review, according to a report...

Monday, December 13, 2021

Shareholders Press Facebook for Governance Changes

In the News

Facebook is facing more calls from shareholders to address harm on its platforms and overall governance as the company, now known as Meta Platforms Inc., FB +2.30% responds to pressure from lawmakers and others.

Monday, December 13, 2021

Meta-Facebook Once Again Cited for Risk Oversight Failures by its Shareholders

Press Release

The slate of eight shareholder proposals illustrates mounting concerns among investors regarding Meta’s business model and governance structure and the risks they present for users, customers, investors, and the public interest. NEW YORK, NY, MONDAY, DECEMBER 13TH, 2021 – A group of institutional...