Pilot Study Completed, New Documents Published

Research and analysis has now been completed on the Phase 1 Pilot Study conducted in partnership with Sustainalytics, a leading independent research firm with extensive experience assessing the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance of global companies. The purpose of the study was to test the latest iteration

New Partnership with Sustainalytics and Other Good News

Thanks to everybody who provided feedback on Version 2 of our Phase 1 methodology. After further revision we will conduct a pilot study this Fall, testing the methodology on up to 10 companies. In accordance with our work plan and timeline, we will then make final adjustments to the

Progress report: From case studies to a draft methodology

In the five months since I last posted a public update, our research partners in the United States, Brazil, the UK, Germany, Hungary, Russia, Egypt, China, and India have been hard at work conducting case study research on the Phase 1 Draft Criteria. We are all grateful

September progress report

Much has happened since my last blog post of early July, announcing publication of our draft criteria and launch of case study research. Here is an overview: Funding: We are deeply grateful to the MacArthur Foundation for a substantial 2-year investment in our work for 2014 and 2015.

Case study research now underway!

We have now published a research draft of our Phase 1 Criteria.  It would not have been possible without a wealth of excellent advice and input from a wide group of academics, investors, human rights advocates, technologists, experts in business and human rights, and experts

Pilot Study Completed, New Documents Published

Research and analysis has now been completed on the Phase 1 Pilot Study conducted in partnership with Sustainalytics, a leading independent research firm with extensive experience assessing the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance of global companies. The purpose of the study was to test the latest iteration

New Partnership with Sustainalytics and Other Good News

Thanks to everybody who provided feedback on Version 2 of our Phase 1 methodology. After further revision we will conduct a pilot study this Fall, testing the methodology on up to 10 companies. In accordance with our work plan and timeline, we will then make final adjustments to the

Progress report: From case studies to a draft methodology

In the five months since I last posted a public update, our research partners in the United States, Brazil, the UK, Germany, Hungary, Russia, Egypt, China, and India have been hard at work conducting case study research on the Phase 1 Draft Criteria. We are all grateful

September progress report

Much has happened since my last blog post of early July, announcing publication of our draft criteria and launch of case study research. Here is an overview: Funding: We are deeply grateful to the MacArthur Foundation for a substantial 2-year investment in our work for 2014 and 2015.

Case study research now underway!

We have now published a research draft of our Phase 1 Criteria.  It would not have been possible without a wealth of excellent advice and input from a wide group of academics, investors, human rights advocates, technologists, experts in business and human rights, and experts