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The episode discusses the evolution of investor practices regarding human rights 15 years after the UNGPs were endorsed.

In this episode, Nathan Fabian, Chief Sustainable Systems Officer at the PRI, is joined by Elisabeth Andvig, Senior Investment Stewardship Manager at Norges Bank Investment Management, and Robert Lewenson, Head of Responsible Investment at Old Mutual Investment Group, to mark 15 years since the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) were endorsed. Together, they reflect on how investor practice has evolved, the progress companies have made in embedding human rights due diligence, and the challenges that remain as investors navigate geopolitical uncertainty, supply chain disruption and the transition to a more sustainable global economy. Overview: 15 years after the adoption of the UN Guiding Principles, human rights have become a core consideration for responsible investors. Yet implementation remains uneven, particularly when it comes to due diligence, access to remedy and adapting to an increasingly complex global environment. This episode explores how investors can strengthen human rights stewardship, support a just transition and help ensure long-term value creation while respecting the rights of people across global supply chains. Detailed coverage: How…

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