Welcome to Purposely SHORT, a weekly episode that features one of our friends or past guests sharing their expertise on a specific topic.
This week's episode features Peter Hugh Smith, CEO, at CCLA.
he discussion centers on CCLA's stance on Shein's potential London Stock Exchange listing, citing concerns over labor practices and raw material sourcing. Despite potential investment, CCLA decided not to invest due to ethical reasons. The conversation highlights CCLA's approach to aligning investments with client values, assessing sustainable impacts, and engaging with companies to drive change. A notable example is CCLA's corporate mental health benchmark, which rated UK companies post-pandemic, leading to HSBC improving its global mental health policies. CCLA also engages with governments to influence policy, complementing their company engagement efforts.
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