Seeking A ‘Smart-Mix’: Multi-Stakeholder Initiatives and Mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence
October 2021
In our 2021 white paper, we delve into the role of Multi-Stakeholder Initiatives (MSIs) in defining and implementing industry-specific human rights standards, highlighting their potential to shape meaningful corporate practices with government support, as exemplified by initiatives such as the FLA under President Clinton’s leadership.
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Reimagining Shareholder Advocacy on Environmental and Social Issues: The promise and pitfalls of ‘E&S stewardship’
Our most recent report on ESG written by Michael Goldhaber, highlights how shareholder advocacy ought to focus on achieving real-world impact for the environment and society, rather than settling for low-bar goals or non-binding promises.
Knight Diversity of Asset Managers Research Series: Higher Education 2024
A new paper by the NYU Stern Center for Business and Human Rights, Knight Foundation, and Global Economics Group examines how or if 50 of the wealthiest U.S. colleges and universities invest their endowment funds with diverse-owned asset management firms.
Making ESG Real: A Return to Values-Driven Investing
Our most recent report on ESG, written by Michael Goldhaber, explains the historical wrong turn taken by ESG investors and proposes ways to re-prioritize the protection of the environment and society.