Responsible Investment

We help investors identify, prioritise and manage salient human rights risks at the investee and portfolio level.

Responsible Investment Solutions

We support investors in identifying, prioritising, and managing critical human rights risks across their portfolios. As the investment landscape evolves beyond traditional financial risk assessments, we focus on addressing human rights issues that have profound impacts on individuals and communities, helping investors align with emerging ethical and regulatory standards.

Our Approach to Responsible Investment

Due Diligence – Integrating human rights considerations into ESG due diligence policies and processes.

Portfolio Screening – Screening portfolios to map highest risk assets and identify the most salient human rights risks.

Risks & Opportunities – Identifying and assessing human rights risks and opportunities as part of pre-transaction due diligence.

Action Plans – Designing timebound action plans to improve management of human rights risks pre- and post-transaction.

Training – Delivering bespoke training for ESG managers, deal teams and portfolio companies on human rights risk management.

Case studies

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Just Transition Action in the Technology Sector

Situation Anthesis conducted research for a leading multinational technology company on Just Transition action in Europe. Impact Solutions Human Right & Social Impact Services Situation Anthesis conducted research for a leading multinational technology company on just transition action in Europe, analysing the ecological and social dimensions aligned with a Just Transition that the company could…

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Designing a Community Investment Strategy for Electric Vehicles

Situation Developing a community investment strategy to increase access to STEM jobs in partnership with an electric vehicle manufacturer. Impact Solutions Human Right & Social Impact Services Situation Anthesis partnered with an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer to develop a community investment strategy as part of our Just Transition service. Solution Through careful analysis and evaluation,…

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Tackling Representation Gaps with Life WTR

Situation LIFEWTR believes creativity should flow like water. But unfortunately, for years diverse creators have been denied the platform they deserve to have their work seen, limiting the artwork we see in culture. Solution We created Life Unseen, a platform fighting for fair representation in the arts by spotlighting the inequalities that exist. At its heart…

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Collaborating with the WWF on Financial Sector Impacts Report

Situation The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) sought to investigate how the UK financial sector impacts deforestation in Asia and Latin America. Impact Solutions Human Right & Social Impact Services Situation We collaborated with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) to write and publish a report regarding the UK financial sector’s role in…

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Investigating Recruitment Fee Payments for Multinational Companies

Situation Multinational companies seek to investigate the payment of recruitment fees by migrant workers. Impact Solutions Human Right & Social Impact Services Situation We work with multinational companies to investigate the payment of recruitment fees by migrant workers at their suppliers in countries such as the United Arab Emirates. Solution We conducted visits to suppliers’…

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Grievance Mechanism Assessment for a Global Retailer

Situation A global retailer commissioned us to analyse and improve their grievance mechanism in line with regulatory requirements and best practice. Impact Solutions Human Rights & Social Impact Services Situation A global retailer commissioned us to analyse and improve their system for staff and third-parties to raise complaints, in line with regulatory requirements and best…

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Human Rights Impact Assessment in South Africa

Situation A global manufacturer sought to assess actual and potential human rights impacts and its operations in South Africa. Impact Solutions Human Right & Social Impact Services Situation Our client wished to conduct a human rights impact assessment to better understand human rights risks and impacts associated with their operations in South Africa. Solution We…

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Human Rights Training for Portfolio Companies

Situation Designing and delivering awareness-raising human rights training for procurement and ESG managers from 30+ portfolio companies of a private equity firm. Impact Solutions Human Right & Social Impact Services Situation On behalf of a private equity firm, we designed and delivered awareness-raising training on human rights for procurement and ESG managers from their 30+…

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Conducting a B-Corp Impact Assessment

Situation We supported a cooperative through a B-Corp Impact Assessment. Impact Solutions Human Right & Social Impact Services Situation We supported a zero-waste members cooperative shop that aims to reduce food waste and single-use packaging through a B-Corp certification process. The cooperative believes in “profit for purpose,” and reinvest their surplus profits to the local…

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Supply Chain Risk Mapping in West Africa

Situation Our client sought to understand human rights and environmental risks in the supply chains of cocoa, palm oil, and poultry in West Africa. Impact Solutions Human Right & Social Impact Services Situation A European investor asked Anthesis to carry out a comparative analysis of the supply chains of cocoa, palm oil, and poultry in…

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