Social issues
Social issues resources
Human rights and labour standards
The PRI supports investors’ efforts to address social issues such as human rights, working conditions and modern slavery with companies in their portfolio.
Employee relations
Improving supply chain labour standards can help mitigate operational, legal/regulatory and reputational risks, as well as present opportunities to benefit from innovative suppliers, access to more markets and contracts, loyal customers, productive/committed employees and secure supplier relationships.
Conflict zones
Companies and their investors are paying increased attention to the challenges and opportunities of doing business in conflict-affected and high-risk areas.
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Why and how investors should act on human rights
Just as for all businesses, institutional investors have a responsibility to respect human rights. This responsibility was formalised by the UN and the OECD in 2011, and since then expectations – from employees, beneficiaries, clients, governments and wider society – have only increased.
Diversity, equity and inclusion series
US investor perspectives on diversity, equity and inclusion
By Carol Jeppesen, Head of the US, PRI
Human rights due diligence and modern slavery: the case for investor action
This webinar will explore how investors can play a role in pushing for more and better human rights due diligence and will focus in particular on efforts to tackle modern slavery and human trafficking. Speakers from the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights, the World Business Council for ...
Human rights due diligence and modern slavery: the case for investor action
Webinar: how to prevent child exploitation online
Planting the seeds of change: managing social issues in land investing
PRI Webinar: Managing ESG Risks in the Supply Chains of Private Companies and Assets
Webinar: ESG Engagement for Fixed Income Investors: Managing Risks, Enhancing Returns
PRI in Person 2017 - Latest insights from RI research
PRI in Person 2017 - ESG snapshots: issues to watch in 2018
PRI in Person 2017 - Investment opportunities in emerging markets
PRI in Person 2017: Social cohesion and inclusive growth - the investment risks and opportunities
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The PRI supports investors’ efforts to address social issues such as human rights, working conditions and modern slavery with companies in their portfolio. To hear more about our social issues work, contact us.