322-4 Human Rights and the Extractive Industry: Why Engage, Who to Engage, How to Engage

Summary

PRI in conjunction with the PRI Investor Steering Committee on Human Rights identified a list of 50 large global extractive companies considered to be particularly exposed to human rights risks. Drawing from these company examples, this guidance explores best practices and challenges in implementing the UN Guiding Principles in extractive industries, and identifies six areas for investor engagement. The guidance also provides useful case studies, questions for engagement and resources for each of the six areas outlined.

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Issuer

Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)

Year

2015

Region

International

Issuer (type)

Principles for Responsible Investment (International)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

International

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Main industries targeted

Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction
Finance & Insurance
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Manufacturing

Restrictiveness

Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions