Do human rights get enough attention from ESG investors?

As environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues factor into more investment decisions, critics say one element is often overlooked: the human rights records of businesses.

When clients initiate a discussion, the ‘E,’ for environmental performance, is at the forefront, says Linson Chen, a financial advisor at RGF Integrated Wealth Management in Vancouver. The ‘G’ of governance tends to also get attention, while the ‘S’ for social can be tracked for things such as HR practices, community investments, and health and safety. Human rights frequently avoid the same sort of scrutiny.

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