BrightSphere Investment Group

The financial institution specifies that it does not make political contributions.

The institution has a publicly available policy statement committing to respect specific workers’ rights but could reference all ILO fundamental rights at work. It has the opportunity to disclose how it determines a living wage in its operational regions and to publish a policy statement prohibiting bribery and corruption. Including anti-bribery and anti-corruption clauses in contracts with business partners is also recommended. Linking senior executive remuneration performance criteria to sustainability targets and monitoring scope 3 categories by category is advised. Transparency in the methodology for footprint calculation and establishing a transition plan for operations, supply chain, and portfolio is recommended, along with disclosing scope 1-3 emissions reductions in line with interim targets.

Furthermore, a breakdown of clients and/or beneficiaries by income group should be provided. While the risk assessment process includes some ILO fundamental rights, it could cover the full set and disclose a process for mitigating identified risks. Additionally, identifying social risks related to the net zero transition is recommended. The institution should provide an example of conclusions and actions taken regarding at least one salient human rights issue from its assessment processes in the last three years.

This scorecard refers to information in English which was publicly available by July 15 2024. AuM and Total assets are stated in USD for comparability and have been calculated based on reported local currency values multiplied by applicable IMF currency converter values.