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.

How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected the companies in which the pension fund invests?

What are the key factors that the investor considers in their responsible investment approach?

What specific information is the investor seeking from Amazon regarding their worker protection measures?

What mixed stories did the investor hear about Amazon's health and safety policies during the pandemic?

How does the investor view the effectiveness of Amazon's investments in worker safety during the pandemic?

What measures does the investor want Amazon to report on regarding their health and safety programs?

What is the investor's stance on engaging with companies versus boycotting them in the context of responsible investment?