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Acting for change on forced labour in the UK

Since launch of the Seasonal Worker Scheme (SWS) in the UK, it has faced allegations of poor labour standards and working conditions that display some of the International Labour Organization’s indicators of forced labour. In this article we share the steps we are taking to mobilise the investment community to push for change on this important issue.

CCLA recognised as leaders in sustainability

CCLA win three awards, including Sustainable Fund Management Group of the Year (AUM under £50bn), at Investment Week’s Sustainable Investment Awards 2023.

CCLA publishes ‘Find it, Fix it, Prevent it’ Modern Slavery Report 2023

CCLA today announces the launch of the 2023 ‘Find it, Fix it, Prevent it’ Modern Slavery Report, detailing latest progress. 

Cost-of-living engagement

While the government has a key role to play in supporting individuals through the cost-of-living crisis, we discuss how there is a role for employers too. In this article we also share our work to support some of the most vulnerable members of our community through the cost-of-living crisis.

Amazon and workers’ rights

Many sustainable investors choose to avoid investing in Amazon due to concerns about their approach to labour standards and sustainability in general. However, we believe that the company is too big to ignore. Here we share our recent engagement with Amazon. 

UK’s largest companies sharpen focus on workplace mental health and link between financial wellbeing and mental health strengthens

CCLA today announces the launch of the second annual CCLA Corporate Mental Health Benchmark - UK 100.  

What's in a name? Sustainable finance and charities

The Charity Commission recently announced that they were dropping the terms ‘ethical’ and ‘responsible’ from their draft revision of CC14, the regulation that sets out how charities can manage their money. In this article, we look at how this has the potential to be an important change and allow a wider shift in how charities can use their money, if supported by the proper guidance. 

CCLA’s Better World Global Equity Fund now on 27 leading intermediary & direct-to-consumer platforms

CCLA today announces that its Better World Global Equity Fund is now available to UK investors through 27 investor platforms, as it marks the first anniversary of its launch.