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Through our
investments, we seek to support the principles of the
Universal
Declaration of Human Rights. In line with this, we will not
invest in: |
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Any government or business which
fails to uphold basic human rights within its sphere of
influence. |
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Any business whose links to an
oppressive regime are a continuing cause for concern. |
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Leather Royal will
not invest in any business involved in: |
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The manufacture or transfer of
armaments to oppressive regimes. |
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The manufacture of torture
equipment or other equipment that is used in the
violation of human rights. |
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We advocate
support for the Fundamental International Labor Organization
Conventions. In line with these, Leather Royal will seek to
support businesses which
take a responsible position with regards to : |
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Fair trade. |
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Labor rights in their own
operations and through their supply chains in
developing countries. |
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We will not
support: |
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Irresponsible marketing practices
in developing countries. |
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Tobacco product manufacture. |
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Currency speculation |
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Leather Royal will
not invest in businesses involved in the development of
genetically
modified organisms (GMOs), where, in particular, the
following issues are evident: |
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Uncontrolled release of GMOs into
the environment. |
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Any negative impacts on developing
countries; in particular, the imposition of
Terminator technologies. |
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Patenting; in particular, of
indigenous knowledge. |
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Cloning; in particular, of animals
for non-medical purposes. |
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We will seek to
support charities and the broad range of organisations
involved
in the Social Enterprise sector, including: |
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Co-operatives. |
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Credit unions. |
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Community finance initiatives. |
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In line with the principles of our
Ecological Mission Statement, Leather Royal will
not invest in any business whose core activity contributes
to: |
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Global climate change, through the extraction or
production of fossil fuels. |
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The manufacture of chemicals which are persistent in the
environment
and linked to long term health concerns. |
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The unsustainable harvest of natural resources, including
timber and fish. |
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Furthermore, we will seek to
support businesses involved in: |
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Recycling and sustainable waste management. |
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Renewable energy and energy efficiency. |
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Sustainable natural products and services, including
timber and organic produce. |
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The pursuit of ecological sustainability. |
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We will not invest in any business
involved in: |
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Animal testing of cosmetic or household products or
ingredients. |
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Intensive farming methods, for example, caged egg
production. |
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Blood sports, which involve the use of animals or birds
to catch, fight or kill each
other. |
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The fur trade. |
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Furthermore, we will seek to
support businesses involved in: |
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The development of alternatives to animal
experimentation. |
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Farming methods which promote animal welfare, for
example, free range farming. |
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The Director: Danny Edri
B.A. (Hons.)
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