During 2020, 95% of our ESG activity positively aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals with a focus on SDG 3- Good Health and Well-being and SDG 8- Decent Work and Economic Growth. Labour standards were an important focus for our engagement activity with continued focus on topics including modern slavery and living wages, as well as protecting workforces during the Covid-19 pandemic. Discover more about our strategy by downloading our latest impact report.
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