Engagement Over Divestment

Chris emphasizes that divestment is not an effective means of driving social change, arguing that engagement and dialogue with companies yield better results. He highlights the influence of social media in prompting corporate responses and stresses the need for institutional investors to set standards and frameworks for discussions. Despite being a significant player in the U.S. market, he notes that many sovereign wealth funds overseas dwarf their size, underscoring the importance of collaboration among investors globally.