Results for Speaking Out

“Disappointing” Zuckerberg meeting fails to yield results, say Facebook boycott organisers
August 20, 2020 How Facebook continues to defy calls for concrete solutions to address hate speech and misinformation, despite threat of advertising boycott by more than 1,000 companies. Read more >
Tech giants pledge millions to BLM movement in push for racial equity
August 20, 2020 Tech companies have begun to take a public stance on racial injustice, making pledges and taking action in an acknowledgement of how tech products and services can deepen racial divides. Read more >
Sustainable funds are outperforming their peers during the pandemic, according to BNP Paribas
June 25, 2020 How investors have been “doubling down” on companies that embrace ESG and are taking stewardship responsibilities seriously. Read more >
Australia’s oldest brewing family shows how responsible business builds resilience against shocks
June 25, 2020 How Coopers Brewery, Australia’s oldest family owned and run brewery, has proved that strong principles can serve as a compass and create loyalty in a downturn. Read more >
Asset managers forced to disclose pandemic failures under new Stewardship Code
June 25, 2020 Will the revised UK Stewardship Code 2020 ensure asset managers, investors and companies fulfil their stewardship responsibilities, and accelerate the shift to stakeholder capitalism? Read more >
Britvic signs for £400m sustainability-linked loan
May 28, 2020 A first in the UK and another example of the increasingly popular credit facilities, with pricing linked to sustainability targets. Is this a sign of the times? Read more >
Build back better: Canadian government offers coronavirus loans for big businesses that demonstrate sustainability commitments
May 28, 2020 How Canada is using the opportunity to re-open the economy with sustainability criteria embedded within recovery plans to create a more resilient future. Read more >
Executive pay becoming virus focal point for ESG investors
May 28, 2020 How the pandemic is upping investor interest and action on salaries, bonuses and incentives for executives. Read more >
Refugees face new challenges as coronavirus closes national borders
April 30, 2020 While Covid-19 poses a risk to all members of society, the impact is even greater for asylum seekers and refugees. Read more >