WHO WE ARE
Heartland Initiative is dedicated to transforming how investors advance human rights in an increasingly turbulent world. We drive systemic change through peer learning and collaboration among investors, civil society organizations, and policymakers. Heartland is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization headquartered in the United States.
WHAT WE DO
Heartland supports investors in managing the most severe and systemic risks in their portfolios while addressing the greatest threats to rights holders around the world. Our team of experts provides tailored learning services to institutional investors in North America, Europe, and Australasia with more than $500 billion in assets under management and partners with investors representing an additional $7 trillion.
OUR WORK
To advance human rights in investment, Heartland focuses on three integrated workstreams.
01
Transform
We provide institutional investors with tailored learning services to help transform their policies, practices, and cultures.
02
Integrate
We work with civil society organizations to ensure investor strategies integrate the perspectives of impacted people and communities.
03
Cocreate
We connect investors, civil society organizations, policymakers, and companies to create enabling environments for human rights in business.
01
Transform
We provide institutional investors with tailored learning services to help transform their policies, practices, and cultures.
02
Integrate
We work with civil society organizations to ensure investor strategies integrate the perspectives of impacted people and communities.
03
Cocreate
We connect investors, civil society organizations, policymakers, and companies to create enabling environments for human rights in business.
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