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The social pillar in ESG (environmental, social, and governance) assesses a organisation’s impact on people and society. It covers labour practices, diversity and inclusion, human rights and community engagement. Prioritising social responsibility not only benefits society but also mitigates risks, strengthens reputation, and creates long-term value for businesses and investors.

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Hitting the sweet spot: The investment case for solutions to childhood obesity

ShareAction
This report discusses the growing cost to society posed by rising rates of obesity in children and adults. It identifies risks and opportunities for investors created by shifting trends in the food and beverage markets, driven by evolving consumer demands and regulatory changes.
Research
31 May 2019

The future of tobacco stocks: a scenario analysis

Maastricht University School of Business and Economics
This report identifies drivers of change within the tobacco industry and the potential risk factors that may arise as a result. The report conducts a scenario analysis that maps out three potential outcomes for the industry and the relative impact on the share price of the world’s largest tobacco companies.
Research
31 July 2018

Generation Foundation

Finance / Corporate Focused NGOs & Think Tanks
Generation Foundation is the advocacy and grant-making initiative founded by Generation Investment Management. Generation Foundation works with various organisations to publish research addressing key global issues including climate change, carbon risk, gender inclusion and economic inequality.
Organisation
1 research item

Lifting the lid on fintech: What does new technology mean for a financial system that serves people and planet?

The Finance Innovation Lab
Addresses new developments in financial technology (fintech) through alternative data and explains how fintech has transformed the structure of financial services. Outlines new risks to the finance industry concerning democracy, sustainability, justice and resilience. While exploring opportunities to transform fintech for good through seven principles to guide financial policymaking and regulation.
Research
1 December 2020

The Finance Innovation Lab

Finance / Corporate Focused NGOs & Think Tanks
Finance Innovation Lab builds power to transform the financial system for people and planet, cultivating a community of systems-changemakers and working on initiatives that impact mental models and power dynamics in finance for lasting change. Their work focuses on growing purpose-driven finance, shifting mainstream finance, influencing law, regulation and policy.
Organisation
3 research items

From poor working conditions to forced labour: what's hidden in your portfolio? A guide for investor engagement on labour practices in agricultural supply chains

Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)
This guide provides a comprehensive tool for engaging food and beverage companies on labour standards. It incorporates learnings from collaborative investor-company engagement focused on supply chain reporting and third-party resources. Outlining seven expectations for investors to focus on supported by relevant resources and case studies.
Research
9 June 2016

Investing in a just transition in the UK: How investors can integrate social impact and place-based financing into climate strategies

Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment
The Investing in a Just Transition initiative sets out how investors can act with social and environmental responsibility in the transition to a zero-carbon, resilient economy. It provides stakeholders with a sense of what a ‘just’ transition looks like, and suggests practical actions to achieve such a transition.
Research
28 February 2019

Financial inclusion: What have we learned so far? What do we have to learn?

International Monetary Fund
Introduces financial inclusion as a dimension of financial development by presenting main findings and key insights from a micro and macroeconomic standpoint. Examines trends and provides insights into the effects of financial inclusion initiatives on the economy with a focus on household and micro, small and medium-sized (MSMEs) enterprise outcomes.
Research
7 August 2020

Climate-related risk scenarios for the 2050s: Exploring plausible futures for aquaculture and fisheries in New Zealand

Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler International (KPMG International)
Adopting an organisational risk lens, this report explores the potential extent and interconnectedness of climate-related impacts to New Zealand Fisheries through two, alternate scenarios (reflecting 2ºC and 4ºC of global warming) set in the year 2050. The report aims to support strategic decision making about sustainable utilisation of New Zealand's ocean resources.
Research
1 July 2020

International Finance Corporation

Government Sponsored / Multilateral Organisations
The International Finance Corporation, part of the World Bank Group, focuses on achieving development outcomes through support for the private sector in developing countries. It has a sustainability framework and works with financial institutions, regulators and stock exchanges to introduce environmental, social and governance standards.
Organisation
17 research items

The World Bank

Government Sponsored / Multilateral Organisations
The World Bank is an international organisation affiliated with the World Bank Group dedicated to providing finance, advice and research to developing nations to enhance their economic development. Predominantly the bank acts as an organisation attempting to fight poverty by providing developmentally assistance to middle and low income countries.
Organisation
12 research items

Sustainability: The bond that endures - Tools and insights for ESG investing in fixed income

BlackRock
BlackRock considers four key areas for environmental, social and governance (ESG) in fixed income: sustainable building blocks such as ESG indexes, a lens for considering the sustainability of government bond issuers, the financial relevance/materiality of ESG characteristics across different industries, and how to build sustainable portfolios using fixed income.
Research
19 November 2019

Maastricht University School of Business and Economics

Academic Institutions
A business school known for its teaching and research which aims to apply interdisciplinary solutions to global challenges. Research focuses on seven themes including conflict and cooperation; creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship; culture, ethics and leadership; data-driven decision-making; human decisions and policy design; learning and work; and sustainable development.
Organisation
1 research item

Looking beyond traditional gender lens investing approaches using Access Impact Framework in support of SDG 5: Gender equality

Cornerstone Capital Group
This report describes how Cornerstone Capital's Access Impact Framework enables investors to invest in opportunities to achieve gender equality and empowerment of girls, aligning with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5.
Research
31 December 2019

Guide posts for investment in primary health care and projected resource needs in 67 low-income and middle-income countries: a modelling study

The Lancet
Primary health care (PHC) is a driving force for advancing towards universal health coverage (UHC) and delivering the sustainable development goals. PHC-oriented health systems bring enormous benefits but require substantial financial investments. This guide presents measures for PHC investments and projects the associated resource needs in 67 low-income and middle-income countries.
Research
26 September 2019

Australia's welfare 2019: Data insights

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
This 14th biennial welfare report of the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, presents an overview of the welfare data landscape and explores selected welfare topics - including intergenerational disadvantage, income support, future of work, disability services, elder abuse and child wellbeing - in eight original articles.
Research
21 August 2019
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