Heartland Initiative

Advancing Human Rights in Investment

WHO WE ARE

Heartland Initiative is dedicated to transforming how investors advance human rights in an increasingly turbulent world. We drive systemic change through peer learning and collaboration among investors, civil society organizations, and policymakers. Heartland is a nonprofit investor advisory headquartered in the United States.

WHAT WE DO

Heartland supports investors in managing the most severe and systemic risks in their portfolios while addressing the greatest threats to rights holders around the world. Our team of experts provides tailored learning services to institutional investors in North America, Europe, and Australasia with more than $500 billion in assets under management and partners with investors representing an additional $7 trillion.

OUR WORK

To advance human rights in investment, Heartland focuses on three integrated workstreams.

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Transform

We provide institutional investors with tailored learning services to help transform their policies, practices, and cultures.

02

Integrate

We work with civil society organizations to ensure investor strategies integrate the perspectives of impacted people and communities.

03

Cocreate

We connect investors, civil society organizations, policymakers, and companies to create enabling environments for human rights in business.

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Sam Jones Joins Just Investing from United Church Funds

Heartland President Sam Jones recently appeared on Just Investing from United Church Funds, which explores significant topics in the field of responsible investing. During the Season 2 premiere, Mr. Jones offered insights on the role of investors in advancing human rights in an increasingly complex global environment. The episode is available for streaming on Spotify, […]...

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