The growth in human rights cases is a stark warning to companies and investors to respect the rights of communities and workers.

Cases are mainly connected to ‘transition minerals’ mining, with others over wind power, hydropower and solar, research finds.

As global economic trends respond to geopolitical crises and new US policies, this year is likely to see a rise in M&A deal activity.

The global proxy advisory firm takes to task politicians who would block the use of ESG factors when making investment decisions.