22 Mar, 04:30··

Norway Fund's Ethics Committee Sparks Diplomatic Dispute

El País

The Norwegian Government Pension Fund, the world's largest sovereign wealth fund, utilizes an ethics committee to exclude companies with poor environmental or human rights records. Recent decisions to divest from Israeli and US companies due to their involvement in the Gaza conflict triggered a diplomatic row, including calls for visa restrictions. This highlights the growing tension between ethical investment and geopolitical considerations.

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