APG Calls on Amazon to Disclose Worker Health & Safety Protections

The video discusses the impact of the COVID pandemic on investments, particularly focusing on the right to health and its implications for pension funds in the Netherlands. It highlights the importance of considering sustainability and human rights in investment decisions. The discussion centers on Amazon, a key portfolio company, and its efforts to protect workers during the pandemic. The video evaluates the effectiveness of Amazon's health and safety measures and the role of investors in ensuring these measures are adequate. It also explores investment strategies, weighing engagement against boycotting to drive change in companies.

What is the primary concern for investors regarding the companies they invest in during the COVID-19 pandemic?

• Market share

• Sustainability and human rights

• Short-term profits

• Only financial performance

Why did the investors become involved with Amazon regarding worker protection?

• Amazon's financial instability

• Mixed reports on health and safety measures

• Amazon's expansion plans

• Pressure from competitors

What specific measures has Amazon invested in to protect its workers during the pandemic?

• Increased salaries

• Flexible working hours

• Free meals

• Social distancing and paid sick leave

What are investors asking Amazon to report on regarding their health and safety programs?

• The adequacy and effectiveness of the measures

• The cost of the programs

• The company's annual revenue

• The number of employees

What approach do the investors prefer to improve sustainability performance in companies?

• Boycotting companies

• Engaging in dialogue with companies

• Selling all shares

• Ignoring sustainability issues

How has Amazon responded to investor demands for transparency?

• By ignoring the demands

• By increasing product prices

• By stepping up disclosures and measures

• By reducing worker benefits

What is the main goal of engaging with companies like Amazon according to the investors?

• To increase short-term profits

• To expand market share

• To improve sustainability performance

• To reduce competition