targeted exclusion and divestment approach for companies within the scope of the UNOHCHR database
The Tower Hamlets Council Pensions Committee has decided to divest from companies violating human rights using the UNOHCHR database.
Tower Hamlets Council's Pensions Committee resolved in September 2026 to divest from companies violating human rights, basing its decision on the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNOHCHR) database. This action followed a motion passed by the Full Council, with the committee confirming the decision at its meeting on September 15, 2026.
The committee reviewed reports analysing the pension fund's holdings against international databases. According to findings by Marsh, a targeted exclusion based on the UNOHCHR list would affect approximately 0.4% of the index, with a potentially minimal impact on expected returns.
No upcoming meetings are currently scheduled to discuss this policy further. The policy involves a targeted exclusion and divestment approach for companies identified as violating human rights within the scope of the UNOHCHR database.
Key facts
- Tower Hamlets Council's Pensions Committee resolved to divest from companies violating human rights in September 2026. Source
- The divestment decision is based on the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNOHCHR) database. Source
- A targeted exclusion based on the UNOHCHR list would affect approximately 0.4% of the index, according to Marsh. Source
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