Listen "The 'S' in ESG: Challenger's Charlotte O'Meara on fighting modern slavery"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar speaks with Charlotte O'Meara, head of responsible investment at Challenger.They delve into the issue of modern slavery and how an investor network representing $12 trillion FUM hopes to fight it. The episode highlights the efforts and frameworks developed by Challenger to assess and address modern slavery risks in their investments, particularly in the supply chains of their portfolio companies, as well as the broader industry collaboration, including work with the Investors Against Slavery and Trafficking Asia Pacific (IAST-APAC) .O'Meara argues for a victim-centered approach to remediation, a national compensation scheme, and renewed efforts to bolster anti-slavery laws.01:01 Understanding modern slavery in Australia02:15 Challenger's approach to tackling modern slavery04:51 Collaborative efforts and working groups08:31 Challenges and risks in modern slavery12:54 Future directions and legislative changesLink: Human rights toolkitThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy
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