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Leading with Integrity: Strengthening Democracy through Ethical Corporate Practices Ethical corporate practices build trust, transparency, and stronger institutions, while unethical actions risk eroding democracy. The U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre, partner of the #United4Integrity campaign, has recently released a report that dives into: 🤿 The virtuous cycle of ethical business and democratic quality. 🤿The risks of lobbying, political donations, and regulatory capture. 🤿How businesses can actively strengthen democratic pillars like representative government and the rule of law. Learn how your organization can lead with integrity and drive positive change for both business and society. Free download 👉 https://lnkd.in/gKKeA6e2 #BuildingTrustTogether #TransparencyForAll

Businesses today must earn and build trust to protect what matters. From protecting the business’ purpose to its vision, and how it engages with employees and broader stakeholders, trust is non-negotiable. Explore our approach to building trust. https://ow.ly/sGww50UnlyT #AnnualReview #AfricaAnnualReview24 #PwCAfrica

Great insights on the evolution of the custody business in Canada. Have a read to see what our President and CEO Katie Pries sees as the driving factors in our business.

Dear MAGA Republicans, How are things? Today was quite the whirlwind—tariffs on Canada and Mexico coupled with Walmart’s announcement that it’s scrapping its DEI programme. Personally, I’m unfazed. DEI programmes have often been performative, doing more for corporate PR than for real change. But this brings me to the real point of this note: While I understand you’re not fans of ESG, the end of DEI is not the end of ESG. You see, the social part of ESG, the ‘S’, was never supposed to just be DEI. And together, we can encourage corporations to redirect DEI funds toward combating human trafficking. Imagine the impact if these DEI millions were used to: - Fund anti-trafficking organisations that rescue and rehabilitate survivors. - Audit corporate supply chains to identify and eliminate forced labour. - Support trafficking task forces by providing resources for law enforcement to dismantle trafficking networks. - Invest in victim support services such as mental health care, housing, and job training. - Launch public awareness campaigns to educate employees and consumers about trafficking risks. Now I know some of you MAGA supporters have been vocal about trafficking for years. This is your chance to turn that energy into meaningful action by holding corporations accountable. Why not encourage them to prioritize anti-trafficking efforts and demand transparency about where their budgets are going???? This isn’t just a moral imperative—it’s a chance to create tangible change and protect lives. With your pressure, corporations can’t ignore the call to do what’s right. It’s time to rethink priorities. Are we ready to demand action where it truly matters? #Accountability #HumanTrafficking #CorporateResponsibility #ImpactOverOptics

PIAC Fall Communiqué Newsletter Released Today The Fall edition of Communiqué introduces Part I of a two-part series that takes an in-depth look at the custodian business today in Canada. The issue also contains three simple steps to help plan sponsors oversee their proxy voting practices easily, responsibly and effectively; an analysis of the revised CAPSA Guideline, plus a guide to key terminology; and an article on a new study that asked investors 'Is ESG Dead?' and how attitudes are evolving. The issue is rounded out with regular features such as the annual Governance & Nominating Report announcing the 2025 PIAC Directors and Officers, People on the Move, important advocacy initiatives and much more. Read the Newsletter here (Members Only): https://lnkd.in/e_Tpzemy #PIACPensions #PensionInvestment, #CanadaPensions

On the heels of a US election that has thrown federal climate programs into stark uncertainty, the Hive Fund remains steadfast in our commitment to resourcing local and regional organizations across the US South with the long-term, flexible support they need to protect democratic power and sustain climate action. We’re announcing nearly $10 million in grants focused on bolstering grantee partners’ work at the local level to ensure that the transition from dirty to clean energy not only continues but delivers tangible benefits for low-income communities and communities of color. https://lnkd.in/eFqn3REp

Businesses today must earn and build trust to protect what matters. From protecting the business’ purpose to its vision, and how it engages with employees and broader stakeholders, trust is non-negotiable. Explore our approach to building trust. https://ow.ly/eUWa50UtTfc #AnnualReview #AfricaAnnualReview24 #PwCAfrica

This month, Kieran de Terra (San Diego) and Eilis McDonald (Dublin) presented a webinar titled 'Data Privacy Compliance for Social Enterprises and Nonprofit Organizations,' with TrustLaw, Thomson Reuters Foundation’s global pro bono service. Kieran and Eilis outlined the current state of #PrivacyLaws in the US and the EU and best practices for compliance for members of TrustLaw’s network of high-impact #NGOs and #SocialEnterprises. This guidance provided some practical insights for organizations operating around the world about how best to comply with multiple regulatory frameworks. We are proud to team with TrustLaw to serve organizations working to create social and environmental change around the world. #ProBono #DataPrivacy

This month, Kieran de Terra (San Diego) and Eilis McDonald (Dublin) presented a webinar titled 'Data Privacy Compliance for Social Enterprises and Nonprofit Organizations,' with TrustLaw, Thomson Reuters Foundation’s global pro bono service. Kieran and Eilis outlined the current state of #PrivacyLaws in the US and the EU and best practices for compliance for members of TrustLaw’s network of high-impact #NGOs and #SocialEnterprises. This guidance provided some practical insights for organizations operating around the world about how best to comply with multiple regulatory frameworks. We are proud to team with TrustLaw to serve organizations working to create social and environmental change around the world. #ProBono #DataPrivacy

ICGN's Global Policy Director, Séverine Neervoort, is presenting the revised ICGN Global Stewardship Principles. These are principles, not a Stewardship Code, and the revisions follow a consultation with members. The core Principles are: - Stewardship commitment - Robust governance - Monitoring and engagement - Voting and other ownership rights - Public policy advocacy. The revised ICGN Global Stewardship Principles are available at: https://lnkd.in/dSDn5tbk and the AGM includes a vote on their formal adoption. The meeting has now moved to Any Other Business. #stewardship #governance #corpgov #ICGN2024 #investors #assetowners #assetmanagers #AGM