Our clients call on our thematic expertise to supplement in-house capabilities and train internal teams.

At the forefront of global issues

Our multilingual staff have lived and worked around the world, from conducting field investigations into deforestation in the Amazon and corruption in the Congo Basin, to engaging with indigenous communities in Indonesia. We leverage the expertise gained from our research to support our clients on the most challenging global issues.

Human rights

Investors are increasingly expected to consider human rights in their investments. Our human rights desk — which includes human rights lawyers and former activists from Amnesty International and Global Witness — helps investment managers develop human rights policies, consider human rights in their due diligence and engage effectively with their portfolio companies on these issues.

Anti-corruption

Our business began with a focus on anti-corruption, and this remains core to what we do. Beyond conducting integrity diligence, we work with investors to establish anti-corruption programmes and train responsible officers at their portfolio companies.

Moreover, we find that corruption is often an indicator of wider problems: a company which pays bribes will often mistreat workers and show disregard for its impacts on the environment and local communities.

deforestation and biodiversity

Asset owners and society increasingly recognise the value of natural capital, and the adverse impacts that even “green” technologies, such as biofuels and wind power, can have on natural resources. Leading organisations, including the World Wildlife Fund (learn more HERE), call on our expertise to inform their lobbying for investment policies that protect the world’s natural capital.

sustainable workplace

Investors are increasingly focused on tech companies, which form the backbone of the new economy. While ESG data providers typically rate these companies highly — most have low Scope 1 GHG emissions and highly-paid employees— they can have problematic workplace environments that are not conducive to mental health. We are experienced in advising investors partnering with tech companies in their portfolio to build sustainable workplaces in line with voluntary standards, such as B Corp.