Our latest article looks at the importance of investor influence in helping tackle key issues facing society and business.
Modern slavery – how financial institutions can influence the approach of global business
In our latest article, we look at the role financial institutions can play in tackling modern slavery. We also share an update on our Find it, Fix it, Prevent it collaborative investor engagement programme which aims to use our leverage as investors to help companies find, fix, and prevent modern slavery in their supply chains.
Unthunking the ESG glunk
Has ESG investing truly grasped the urgent need to drive change on the issues we face? In this article we look at how investors have a key role to play in working with the investment industry to ‘unthunk this ESG glunk’ and get real about driving positive and lasting change.
Say on Climate
CCLA is clear on the imperative to act on climate change. It is critical for companies to act decisively in the next decade, to set out a transition plan to explain their decarbonisation plan and put such plans for AGM approval. We have written to FTSE all-share companies encouraging a transition plan vote, with overall positive responses. Transition plan votes have gained traction globally with a marked increase in resolutions in Europe and Australia year on year.
Mental health in the workplace matters – a vision for company and investor action
Protecting and promoting good workplace mental health is a business priority, relevant not only to a company’s duty of care to its employees but also to its bottom line. In this article, we look at why we believe that investors have a key role to play in supporting and encouraging companies to strengthen their approach to workplace mental health.
Nutrition – how investors can play a role in improving public health
Good nutrition is fundamental to good health, yet humankind is experiencing a growing epidemic of diet-related ill health. This article explores how investors can play a crucial role in addressing this issue by engaging with companies on nutrition.
Is good corporate governance an indicator for good financial performance? CCLA thinks it is
In the world of ESG investing, the G is often poorly understood yet governance is at the heart of delivering shareholder and stakeholder value. Poor corporate governance poses a substantial risk to the long-term performance of companies. This article explores whether good corporate governance is an indicator for good financial performance.