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Social Licence to Operate
Social License to Operate (SLO) refers to the ongoing acceptance and approval of a company’s operations by employees, stakeholders, local communities, and the broader public. It is built over time through responsible business practices, ethical operations, and trust. Unlike regulatory approvals, SLO is an informal yet important measure of a company’s credibility and long-term viability. Maintaining SLO requires continuous evaluation of supply chains, environmental impact, and stakeholder relationships, ensuring that businesses align with societal expectations and mitigate reputational and operational risks.
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How to read a financial institution's policy: Analysing cluster munitions divestment policies
Financial institutions consider cluster munitions companies as inappropriate business partners and have made efforts to restrict their investment. Unfortunately, their policies contain loopholes that could still allow their financing. Several steps have been introduced in order to help analyse a financial institution's policy and prevent cluster munitions exposure in portfolios.
Sustainable signals: Individual investor interest driven by impact, conviction and choice
The report highlights key findings from Morgan Stanley’s Sustainable Signals survey. It focuses on individual investor attitudes, adoption rates and barriers to sustainable investment’s position in mainstream strategies. It supports the case for asset managers and financial advisors to expand solutions and capabilities in order to keep pace with increasing investor demand.
Worldwide investments in cluster munitions: A shared responsibility
A 2018 report on worldwide investments in harmful cluster munitions. Two arms manufacturers recently ended production of cluster munitions, and more financial institutions and states are acting to end money going to producers. Despite declining investment from financial institutions, there are seven companies in the report still manufacturing.
