The Problem with How we Measure Business Respect for Human Rights

We reviewed over 1,200 questions in eight major Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rankings, ratings and indices, including 400 that focus on the ‘S’ component. We found that almost two-thirds of them focus solely on inputs, outputs and activities.

We analyzed the metrics and indicators currently reported by companies and used by investors and others who seek to evaluate business respect for human rights. We reviewed over 1,200 questions in 8 major Environmental,Social and Governance (ESG) rankings, ratings and indices, including 400 that focus on the ‘S’component.

This research was kindly supported by Fordham University Law Clinic; The Polish Institute for Human Rights and Business, the ASEAN CSR Network, Article 30, the Human Rights Centre at the University of Pretoria and Georgie Erangey.

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