Since launch of the Seasonal Worker Scheme (SWS) in the UK, it has faced allegations of poor labour standards and working conditions that display some of the International Labour Organization’s indicators of forced labour. In this article we share the steps we are taking to mobilise the investment community to push for change on this important issue.
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.
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.
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.