The Highland Charter for Responsible Investment
- Submitted by: John Finnie, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party.
- Date lodged: Thursday, 18 February 2021
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Submitting member has a registered interest.
- Motion reference: S5M-24178
That the Parliament supports the Highland Charter for Responsible Investment, which has been drafted by Highland Palestine alongside a report that will be submitted to The Highland Council; notes recent reports that The Highland Council Pension Fund has more than £140 million invested in sectors such gambling, tobacco and the arms trade, and calls on the trustees to take urgent steps to move towards more ethical and sustainable investments.
Supported by:
Patrick Harvie, Bill Kidd, Rona Mackay, Ruth Maguire, Gil Paterson