OHCHR finds that banks are expected to extend their environmental and human rights due diligence to custodian shareholding

Week of 4 October 2021 OHCHR finds that banks are expected to extend their environmental and human rights due diligence to custodian shareholding Our key takeaway: Banks are expected to extend their environmental and human rights due diligence to custodian shareholdings. OHCHR finds that banks have human rights responsibilities under the UN Guiding Principles when … Continue reading OHCHR finds that banks are expected to extend their environmental and human rights due diligence to custodian shareholding

GRI Standards 2021 have been updated to integrate the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights

Week of 4 October 2021 GRI Standards 2021 have been updated to integrate the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights Our key takeaway:  What matters in sustainability reporting is how an organisation impacts the economy, environment, and people – rather than how these areas impact the organisation. The GRI Standards’ update will support … Continue reading GRI Standards 2021 have been updated to integrate the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights

Sustainable systems are still out of reach in the food and agriculture sector

Week of 4 October 2021 Sustainable systems are still out of reach in the food and agriculture sector Our key takeaway: The top 350 companies in the food and agriculture sector employ more than 23 million people around the world, make up more than half of all global revenue in the sector and have disproportionate … Continue reading Sustainable systems are still out of reach in the food and agriculture sector