The Responsible Contracting tool helps finance professionals assess and implement responsible contracting practices. It offers guidance on integrating sustainability into contract management, ensuring alignment with ESG objectives. This resource supports organisations in promoting ethical standards and accountability throughout the procurement process.

Responsible Contracting promotes ethical contracting practices through research, resources, and policy advocacy. The organisation supports the adoption of responsible labour standards and practices in the construction industry. By fostering accountability and transparency, it aims to enhance worker rights and improve project outcomes.

Rights CoLab focuses on advancing human rights through cross-sector collaboration. The organisation fosters innovation at the intersection of civil society, finance, and technology, driving systemic change. Rights CoLab supports initiatives that empower local organisations and create sustainable impact. Its work spans governance, social enterprise, and civic engagement across global contexts.

Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV) is a network of independent banks using finance to deliver sustainable economic, social and environmental development.

Regen Melbourne is a collaborative network focused on creating a sustainable and regenerative city. Through community-driven solutions and partnerships, it addresses urban development challenges, climate resilience, and social equity. Regen Melbourne promotes systems thinking, circular economy practices, and long-term sustainability for the benefit of all residents.

OpenSecrets' Federal Lobbying tool offers insights into lobbying activities within the US government. It tracks spending by companies, industries, and interest groups, providing finance professionals with data on how lobbying efforts may influence legislation and policy, helping inform decision-making on regulatory and governance issues.

This report critically examines the rise of predatory fintech lending practices in the US. It highlights how fintech firms exploit regulatory gaps through partnerships with banks, resulting in high-cost loans that disproportionately impact financially vulnerable households. The report also discusses potential regulatory reforms to protect consumers from these harmful practices.

The report examines how disparities in bargaining power affect trade credit negotiations in emerging economies. The findings highlight that financially constrained firms often provide trade credit to more powerful counterparts, leading to inefficiencies and negative outcomes for suppliers, challenging the notion that trade credit is beneficial for growth.

This tool helps individuals assess their susceptibility to investment fraud. It provides a quick, easy-to-use quiz to identify potential vulnerabilities based on behaviour and demographics, offering insight into personal risk factors for unethical financial schemes. Ideal for raising fraud awareness.

This database provides a comprehensive collection of market data for US fixed-income securities, including corporate and government bonds. It assists finance professionals in tracking pricing trends, ensuring transparency, and supporting informed investment decisions.

The FINRA Fund Analyzer helps finance professionals assess fees, expenses, and potential savings for mutual funds, ETFs, and exchange-traded products. It provides detailed cost comparisons and projections to support informed investment decisions. Suitable for evaluating long-term fund performance and cost efficiency in the UK and Australian markets.

The CCLA Modern Slavery UK Benchmark is an annual benchmark series assessing how major UK-listed companies disclose and act on modern slavery risks in their operations and supply chains, supporting investor engagement and improved corporate practice on human rights due diligence.

Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Act requires firms to disclose if they source conflict minerals from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The report shows that increased public attention leads to responsible sourcing, which mitigates conflicts in mining regions. Certified smelters play a key role in these efforts.

This report investigates how the International Tin Supply Chain Initiative (ITSCI) allegedly launders conflict minerals from mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It highlights serious failings in the traceability system, enabling smuggling, militia involvement, and child labour in the mineral trade. Recommendations include structural reforms and stricter enforcement by governments and companies.

This paper introduces an assessment framework for corporate disclosures on climate transition strategies. It identifies 64 indicators from 28 frameworks, develops a natural language processing (NLP) tool to automate disclosure assessment, and analyses disclosures of carbon-intensive companies. The findings reveal that companies often prioritise reporting targets over concrete implementation actions.

The IRMA Standard for Responsible Mining and Mineral Processing 2.0 (Draft Version) outlines best practices for mining, mineral development, and processing to enhance environmental and social responsibility. It aims to improve industry standards, promote transparency, and support compliance with local and international regulations.