Business and Human Rights: Canada’s New S in ESG

Isobel O’Connell is a globally recognised ESG strategist and award
honoree with a particular interest in the emerging issues relating
to the S (social) of ESG. Isobel’s work is concentrated on
stakeholder engagement, social value creation, impact & risk
assessment, strategy and disclosures. Notably in 2020, she was
appointed as a Research Fellow at Columbia University’s Center for
the Study of Human Rights’ professional certificate program in New
York City. In this episode, we explore the growing interest in
business and human rights, and the role investors play in
incorporating it to create financial and social value.