This report examines the human rights risks associated with artificial intelligence in the ICT sector. It offers guidance for rights-respecting AI development, outlines regulatory frameworks, presents the business rationale for ethical AI, and supports investor engagement with practical tools and questions for assessing AI-related corporate practices

The University of Adelaide, established in 1874, is Australia's third-oldest university and a member of the prestigious Group of Eight. Ranked among the top 100 globally, it offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Located in Adelaide, South Australia, the university is renowned for its research excellence and vibrant campus life.

The report outlines how strategic investment can reduce animal testing in the health sector. It provides investors with guidance on promoting transparency, encouraging non-animal methods, and influencing regulation, while highlighting the risks of limited disclosure and misalignment with consumer concerns.

This study examines the visibility of climate-related disclosures in reports from 28 large Australian ASX50 firms during 2022. It finds that disclosures on physical climate risks are generally limited and superficial, whereas opportunities from the transition to a low-carbon economy are more prominently highlighted, indicating selective disclosure practices across sectors.

AI is reshaping financial services by enhancing efficiency, reducing costs and unlocking new revenue opportunities. With $97 billion in projected investment by 2027, firms must address risks like misinformation and data bias while prioritising governance, regulation and workforce reskilling to ensure responsible, secure and effective AI adoption.

The Impact Visualiser enables users to qualitatively assess the social and ecological impacts of initiatives within the Melbourne Doughnut framework. It allows for rating across various dimensions, facilitating visual representation of potential effects, and supports downloading the results for sharing or further analysis.

The Doughnut Design for Business tool presents case studies of enterprises applying Doughnut Economics principles. It supports companies in aligning operations with ecological boundaries and social foundations, offering structured insights into practical implementation and outcomes across diverse sectors and regions.

This report analyses how ASX100 and leading private companies disclose social topics in ESG reporting. It identifies gaps in external impact measurement and highlights opportunities to standardise disclosures. Most reporting focuses on internal workforce issues, with less emphasis on value chain impacts and community engagement.

This report guides asset owners in assessing how their investments affect systemic environmental and social issues. It introduces a framework to align investment practices with system-level goals and improve financial system resilience. Case studies explore climate change, income inequality, and racial inequity to illustrate practical applications.

The Food Emissions 50 Company Benchmark evaluates major North American food companies on greenhouse gas emissions disclosures, reduction targets, and climate transition plans. It highlights progress in reporting scope 3 emissions and setting science-based targets, while identifying areas needing improvement, such as aligning growth strategies with emissions goals.

PensionDanmark developed a biodiversity strategy targeting its real estate and infrastructure assets to mitigate nature loss. It employs data-led initiatives, stakeholder engagement, and nature-based solutions to protect and restore biodiversity, aligning with EU taxonomy and Science Based Targets for Nature. Implementation includes construction screening, sustainable sourcing, and performance monitoring.

​The Doughnut Design for Business Core Tool is a workshop resource that guides companies in aligning with Doughnut Economics principles. It focuses on transforming key business aspects—Purpose, Networks, Governance, Ownership, and Finance—to foster regenerative and distributive practices. Developed through pilot workshops with over 300 businesses, it offers practical steps for strategic redesign.

The report explores how ocean pollution poses financial, legal and reputational risks to businesses, particularly land-based sectors. It identifies data gaps as a barrier to effective decision-making and highlights opportunities in green chemistry, data innovation and sustainable finance. It recommends integrating ocean health into corporate and financial strategies.

The Accountability Framework guides financial institutions on how to establish policies for responsible lending and investment in the food, agribusiness, and forestry sectors. It also helps financial institutions to screen and engage their clients and portfolios to fulfil these policies. It also assists with assessing environmental and social risk and performance in investment portfolios, and supports company engagement.

This document provides a clear and concise example of how to screen investments for potential financed impacts to Indigenous Peoples, including both positive and negative impacts. The screening approach described was developed in consultation with First Nations representatives.

FCLTGlobal is a non-profit organisation that develops actionable research and tools to drive long-term value creation for savers and communities. Its members include leading companies and investors worldwide, collaborating to promote sustainable and prosperous economies through long-term investment strategies.