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Preventing modern slavery and human trafficking: An agenda for action across the financial services sector

Themis International Services
This report combines research, resources and advice for financial institutions to use for information, awareness and guidance in implementing measures to address modern slavery and human trafficking concerns within their supply chain and operations.
Research
31 December 2021

TRIBE Freedom Foundation

Issue Focused NGOs & Think Tanks
TRIBE Foundation was established by ordinary citizens, forming the TRIBE community, who wanted to contribute to ending human trafficking. Based in the United Kingdom, this registered charity raises funds and runs activities to raise public awareness, support survivors and prevent modern slavery.
Organisation
1 research item

International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN)

Finance Industry Groups
International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) is an investor-led global member organisation which advances the highest standards of corporate governance and investment stewardship worldwide. ICGN achieve this through long-term value creation and frameworks that contribute to sustainable economies, society, and the environment.
Organisation
2 research items

Winning climate strategies: Practical solutions and building blocks for asset owners from beginner to best practice

ShareAction
Based on interviews with 22 leading asset owners, this 2018 report explores the best-practices landscape for managing climate risks and opportunities. The report identifies barriers faced by industry leaders and presents a framework of ten building blocks for other asset owners developing and introducing climate strategies.
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30 June 2018

Sleeping giants: Are bond investors ready to act on climate change?

ShareAction
This bond investor report by ShareAction highlights the key findings from 22 interviews involving key financial actors based in Europe. The interviews explore their thoughts on the opportunities and responsibilities that exist for bond investors in relation to climate change and climate-related risks.
Research
31 January 2019

UK Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner

Government Organisations & Departments
Established by the Modern Slavery Act 2015, the role of the UK Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner is to inform best practice and encourage prudence in the prevention, detection, and prosecution of slavery and human trafficking offences, as well as in the identification potential of victims. The Commissioner is accountable through a strategic plan and annual reports which provides an overview of the achievement of their objectives and targets.

Organisation
1 research item

Beyond compliance in the finance sector: A review of statements produced by asset managers under the UK Modern Slavery Act

Walk Free
This report emphasises that investors should recognise their leverage towards addressing modern slavery risks in their financial activities, including investment portfolios and their supply chains. The report is part of a wider supply chain transparency project to advocate for Modern Slavery Acts globally, by engaging governments and partnering with businesses.
Research
18 March 2021

Themis International Services

Commercial Organisations
Themis International Services is a firm which helps clients identify and manage their financial crime risks through a combination of innovation, insight and intelligence. Then firm helps organisations understand the strategic threats through an ESG and socio-economic lens and protects their customers, staff, suppliers and shareholders from criminal attacks or association.
Organisation
2 research items

Global Canopy

Issue Focused NGOs & Think Tanks
Global Canopy is a not-for-profit organisation aiming to support transparency and reporting standards enforced in global supply chains and industries. Using quantitative evidence, Global Canopy supports sustainable finance by developing portfolios and reports based on environmental data initiatives in partnerships with research institutions for governments and financial institutions worldwide.
Organisation
12 research items

Environmental Finance

Specialist News Services
Environmental Finance is an online subscription-based specialist news service that offers reports, resources, and analyses about political and economic developments in the sustainable finance industry. The service consists of a daily updated news centre, channels hosting broader sustainable finance topics, and a quarterly-released magazine which summarises the quarter’s content.
Organisation
1 research item

An industry infected: Animal agriculture in a post-COVID world

Farm Animal Investment Risk and Return (FAIRR)
In light of COVID-19, this report explores the growing concerns that the animal protein industry is vulnerable to fostering diseases, supply-chain bottlenecks, and food safety issues. FAIRR promotes the Coller FAIRR Protein Producer Index, a tool for investors to analyse how companies address animal welfare, and worker and food safety.
Research
3 June 2020

Mental health and employers: Refreshing the case for investment

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (Deloitte)
This report analyses the impact of mental health in the workplace. It examines the increasing prevalence and costs to employers of poor mental health among their employees, the actual mental health issues arising and their causes, as well as interventions employers can take and which provide financial return.
Research
31 January 2020

Business Fights Poverty

Issue Focused NGOs & Think Tanks
A business-led collaboration network focused on social impact comprised of a global community passionate about building an equitable and resilient future. Business Fights Poverty believes in the power of business to help improve the lives, livelihoods and learning opportunities of the most vulnerable people and communities.
Organisation
1 research item

Her Majesty's Treasury (HM Treasury)

Government Organisations & Departments
Her Majesty's Treasury (HM Treasury) is the department of the Government of the United Kingdom responsible for developing and executing the government's public finance policy and economic policy.


Organisation
1 research item

Beyond compliance: Effective reporting under the Modern Slavery Act

This report provides practical guidance from non-governmental organisations with expertise in modern slavery for commercial organisations reporting under the UK Modern Slavery Act. It provides a business case for business action on modern slavery in supply chains that goes beyond minimum compliance to achieving positive change on slavery and forced labour.
Research
28 February 2016

Corporate Justice Coalition

Issue Focused NGOs & Think Tanks
Previously called the CORE Coalition, Corporate Justice Coalition (CJC) is a UK coalition campaigning to ensure corporations are held accountable for human rights and environmental abuses. CJC advocate for a stronger regulatory framework, higher standards of corporate conduct and improved access to remedy for those harmed by corporate activities.
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