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# EIRIS CRN

Pioneering responsible investment practices in conflict-affected areas

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://eiriscrn.net/?page_id=305)
- [Guidance for Responsible Investment in Defence](https://eiriscrn.net/grid/) - As conflicts intensify and security threats grow, defence spending has surged – private capital investments in defence-related sectors rose by 33% year-over-year in 2024. Heightened geopolitical tensions have prompted governments to reassess their security strategies and increase military expenditure. This upward trend presents investors with complex challenges around how to manage the associated risks of
- [2025 PRI in Person Side Events](https://eiriscrn.net/2025prisideevent/) - Conflict Data Dilemmas: The Role Of AI and Geospatial Tools 📅 4 November 🕣 8:30–9:30am BRT 📍Ipe Branco Room, Holiday Inn Parque Anhembi Join us for a panel discussion focused on the current data needs and emerging solutions for identifying portfolio company exposure to conflict. Panelists will share insights on the types of conflict-related data
- [PRI in Person Toronto Side Event](https://eiriscrn.net/prisideevent/) - Mapping Conflict Risk and Peace Finance: Practical insights and discussing the path ahead Join us again this year for our side event at PRI in Person Toronto! We will be hosting a panel discussion with representatives from EIRIS CRN, Finance for Peace and the Responsible Investment Association Australasia. Taking place on 9 October 2024, Wednesday
- [One Year of Violence in Khartoum](https://eiriscrn.net/one-year-of-violence-in-khartoum/) - One year after violence in Khartoum erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on 15 April 2023, Sudan now reportedly has the largest number of displaced civilians in the world[i]. The conflict intensified numerous pre-existing challenges in the country, including persistent clashes, disease outbreaks, economic and political instability, and climate
- [Webinar Recap - Conflict Affected Investments: How Should Investors Respond? ](https://eiriscrn.net/conflict-affected-investments-how-should-investors-respond-2/) - The webinar organized jointly by the EIRIS Conflict Risk Network (CRN) and the Responsible Investment Association of Australasia (RIAA), presented significant tools for managing the impact of conflict on portfolio investments. Conflict affects nearly a quarter of the world's population and understanding its implications on investments is crucial for responsible investment practices. Key topics discussed
- [Conflict Affected Investments: How Should Investors Respond? ](https://eiriscrn.net/conflict-affected-investments-how-should-investors-respond/) - The global landscape is increasingly affected by conflict, impacting nearly a quarter of the world's population and posing significant economic and social risks. Understanding these impacts and the way they affect investments is crucial for responsible investment practices. EIRIS Conflict Risk Network (CRN), together with Responsible Investment Association of Australasia's (RIAA), is hosting a webinar The global landscape is increasingly affected by conflict, impacting nearly a quarter of the world's population and posing significant economic and social risks. Understanding these impacts and the way they affect investments is crucial for responsible investment practices. EIRIS Conflict Risk Network (CRN), together with Responsible Investment Association of Australasia's (RIAA), is hosting a webinar
- [PRI In-Person Side Event](https://eiriscrn.net/pri-in-person-side-event/) - Conflict-affected investments: How should investors respond? Date: 4 October 2023 Location: Conference Room 4, TKP Shinagawa Conference Center ANNEX, 3F Takanawa Court, 3-13-1 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo Time: 7:30am-8:30am JST The United Nations has estimated that around a quarter of the global population, or around two billion people, live in conflict affected areas. According to the
- [Joint statement on the situation in Sudan](https://eiriscrn.net/joint-statement-on-the-situation-in-sudan/) - EIRIS Conflict Risk Network has joined with the Investor Alliance for Human Rights and the Heartland Initiative to add our voices to the condemnation of the violence in Sudan and the urgent calls for a permanent ceasefire and transition to a civilian government. The statement builds on the concerns expressed by investors following the military
- [Sudan special engagement](https://eiriscrn.net/sudan-special-engagement/) - Following the violence in Khartoum, Sudan which began on 15 April 2023, the EIRIS Conflict Risk Network (EIRIS CRN), an EIRIS Foundation initiative, sent out a questionnaire to 41 companies which we have identified to have business activities in the country and have been monitoring for the past several years. EIRIS CRN is publishing this
- [Making a case for including conflict in the new sustainability reporting rules](https://eiriscrn.net/making-a-case-for-including-conflict-in-the-new-sustainability-reporting-rules/) - On 17 February 2023, EIRIS CRN sent a letter to the Global Sustainability Standard Board (GSSB) commenting on its draft Work Program 2023-2025, specifically Consultation Annex 2 regarding the development of new Topic Standards. In 2022, the Australian Red Cross and RMIT University reached out to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the GSSB to
- [Webinar recording: Session 4 of Russia & Ukraine - active ownership in times of conflict](https://eiriscrn.net/webinar-recording-session-1-of-russia-ukraine-active-ownership-in-times-of-conflict-4/) - Last 4 May 2022, EIRIS Conflict Risk Network and Columbia Threadneedle Investments, led several sessions dedicated to knowledge sharing and proposing responsible investment best practice and active ownership in light of Russia’s war on Ukraine. We are sharing with you the recordings of each session.
- [Webinar recording: Session 3 of Russia & Ukraine - active ownership in times of conflict](https://eiriscrn.net/webinar-recording-session-1-of-russia-ukraine-active-ownership-in-times-of-conflict-3/) - Last 4 May 2022, EIRIS Conflict Risk Network and Columbia Threadneedle Investments, led several sessions dedicated to knowledge sharing and proposing responsible investment best practice and active ownership in light of Russia’s war on Ukraine. We are sharing with you the recordings of each session.
- [Webinar recording: Session 2 of Russia & Ukraine - active ownership in times of conflict](https://eiriscrn.net/webinar-recording-session-1-of-russia-ukraine-active-ownership-in-times-of-conflict-2/) - Last 4 May 2022, EIRIS Conflict Risk Network and Columbia Threadneedle Investments, led several sessions dedicated to knowledge sharing and proposing responsible investment best practice and active ownership in light of Russia’s war on Ukraine. We are sharing with you the recordings of each session.
- [Webinar recording: Session 1 of Russia & Ukraine - active ownership in times of conflict](https://eiriscrn.net/webinar-recording-session-1-of-russia-ukraine-active-ownership-in-times-of-conflict/) - Last 4 May 2022, EIRIS Conflict Risk Network and Columbia Threadneedle Investments, led several sessions dedicated to knowledge sharing and proposing responsible investment best practice and active ownership in light of Russia’s war on Ukraine. We are sharing with you the recordings of each session.
- [Russia & Ukraine - Active ownership in times of conflict](https://eiriscrn.net/russiaukrainewebinar/) - Join the EIRIS Conflict Risk Network and BMO Global Asset Management, part of Columbia Threadneedle Investments, for a session dedicated to knowledge sharing and proposing responsible investment best practice and active ownership in light of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Taking place on 4 May 2022, Wednesday at 4-6pm CET. Please register through the link below. Registration link Agenda
- [Leading investors voice concern on situation in Sudan](https://eiriscrn.net/leading-investors-voice-concern-on-situation-in-sudan/) - Leading responsible investors have joined international calls for the full restoration of the democratic transition in Sudan with respect for the rule of law, accountable governance and civic freedoms following the October coup and subsequent agreement between the ousted prime minister and the military. The 30 institutional investors identify these conditions as essential to a
- [EIRIS CRN to recruit two new team members to develop its conflict risk work with investors](https://eiriscrn.net/eiris-crn-to-recruit-two-new-team-members-to-develop-its-conflict-risk-work-with-investors/) - We are looking for two people based in Boston to develop our work with investors seeking to reduce conflict risk to people and portfolios. Conflict Risk Project Leader To lead our work with investors on business and human rights in conflict-affected areas. You will develop our substantial action model to identify how responsible businesses can
- [The Challenges of Conflict Risk: A spotlight on Burma/Myanmar](https://eiriscrn.net/the-challenges-of-conflict-risk-a-spotlight-on-burma-myanmar/) - Investors face many challenges in taking conflict risk into account. This investor webinar presents an opportunity to hear from leading responsible investors and presents the case for the adoption of responsible investment models. We will also be launching our new research into the 130 listed companies active in Burma/Myanmar. What are the different levels of
- [Burma/Myanmar conflict risk: how can investors respond?](https://eiriscrn.net/burma-myanmar-conflict-risk-how-can-investors-respond/) - If you would like further details, or to listen to a recording of the EIRIS CRN webinar held on Wednesday 9th June 2021, please contact Hetal Jani: hetal.jani@eirisfoundation.org Yael Rosenfeld, Campaign Co-ordinator with EIRIS Foundation & Webinar Chair There are numerous initiatives that investors are undertaking to respond to the crisis in Burma/Myanmar. The Myanmar
- [“A stake in the peace”—Why far-seeing companies seeking to mitigate conflict risk should support ongoing peace processes](https://eiriscrn.net/companiesandconflictrisk/) - EIRIS Conflict Risk Network Project Manager Philippe Bone shares his opinion on why companies should support peace processes in conflict areas.
- [‘The Wheels of Justice turn slowly but exceedingly fine’: Recent court cases on corporate responsibility](https://eiriscrn.net/the-wheels-of-justice-turn-slowly-but-exceedingly-fine-recent-court-cases-on-corporate-responsibility/) - Recent court cases on corporate responsibility.
- [Towards an EU mandatory human rights due diligence?](https://eiriscrn.net/towards-an-eu-mandatory-due-diligence/) - The EIRIS Foundation submitted its response to the European Union Commission’s consultation on sustainable corporate governance, which is commonly referred to as the EU mandatory human rights due diligence.
- [Human Rights assessment, an art and a science](https://eiriscrn.net/human-rights-assessment-an-art-and-a-science/) - Eli da Costa writes about our role in the CHRB and some of the challenges around human rights assessments.
- [EIRIS Foundation submission to the UN Working Group on Business & Human Rights: The next 10 years of the UN Guiding Principles](https://eiriscrn.net/eiris-foundation-submission-to-the-un-working-group-on-business-human-rights-the-next-10-years-of-the-un-guiding-principles/) - The EIRIS Foundation has responded to the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights request for civil society input into their next ten-year plan.
- [EIRIS Conflict Risk Network moves to the EIRIS Foundation](https://eiriscrn.net/eiris-conflict-risk-network-moves-to-the-eiris-foundation/) - .EIRIS Conflict Risk Network moves to the EIRIS Foundation
- [Business related human rights abuses in conflict-affected areas](https://eiriscrn.net/unwgsubmissionblog/) - Some more information about our submission to the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights with regards to business related human rights abuses in conflict-affected areas.
- [EIRIS Foundation webinar - Business in Conflict Areas: Developing human rights due diligence guidelines workshop](https://eiriscrn.net/conflictareasworkshop/) - Developing human rights due diligence guidelines webinar.

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- [Home](https://eiriscrn.net/) - EIRIS Conflict Risk Network Our vision is that business activities in conflict-affected areas avoid gross human rights violations and support peace. Our mission is to work with investors to provide the research, insights, and engagement support they need to identify and influence companies that impact or operate in conflict-affected areas in order to
- [Network Membership](https://eiriscrn.net/network-membership/) - Network Membership CRN has been working with investors for more than 15 years to raise the profile of conflict risk. In the last few years, CRN has tried to increase investors’ awareness of relatively new soft law frameworks that address conflict drivers and stress the importance of a human rights-based approach by economic actors. The
- [EIRIS CRN Membership Terms of Reference](https://eiriscrn.net/terms-of-reference/) - This Terms of Reference (ToR) sets out the membership structure for the EIRIS Conflict Risk Network (the “Network” or “CRN”). It outlines the Network’s mission, the benefits available to members and the general conditions of membership. This document is intended to provide clarity and transparency for all incoming and existing members. 1. About the Network The EIRIS Conflict Risk Network
- [Investor Commitments on Conflict](https://eiriscrn.net/conflict-commitments-for-investors/) - Investor Framework on Conflict The United Nations has estimated that around a quarter of the global population, or around two billion people, live in conflict affected areas. According to the 2023 Global Peace Index Report, there has been an increase in the level of conflict since 2019, even before the Russian invasion of Ukraine is
- [Contact](https://eiriscrn.net/contact-us-2/) - Contact Us Get in touch Visit us at NonProfit Center 89 South Street, Suite 203, Boston MA 02111 Email us at info@eiriscrn.org Subscribe to our newsletter here. Latest news & events Go to news What we do Find out here
- [Legal and Privacy](https://eiriscrn.net/legal-and-privacy/) - Legal and Privacy Important notice EIRIS Conflict Risk Network (or EIRIS CRN) is a project of Ethical Investment Research Services (EIRIS) USA Limited, a Boston based subsidiary of the EIRIS Foundation. The EIRIS Foundation is aregistered company no. 2460330 (and registered charity no. 1020068) in England & Wales. The EIRIS Foundation (and its subsidiary) do
- [Financials](https://eiriscrn.net/financials/) - Financials About the EIRIS Conflict Risk Network The EIRIS Conflict Risk Network is run by Ethical Investment Research Services (EIRIS) USA Limited a 501(c)(5) based in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. To view our annual filings, please visit the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General public charities filing search page, here. About us Learn more Contact
- [About](https://eiriscrn.net/about-us/) - About us About the EIRIS Conflict Risk Network EIRIS Conflict Risk Network (or EIRIS CRN), is an initiative of the Boston-based Ethical Investment Research Services (EIRIS) USA Limited, a part of the EIRIS Foundation based in London. EIRIS CRN helps investors and companies ensure that they are not exacerbating conflict but actively taking steps to
- [Our Team](https://eiriscrn.net/people/) - Our Team We have a committed team with depth and breadth of knowledge and experience. Peter Webster has led the EIRIS Foundation since it was founded in 1983. He has focussed on the challenges of providing ESG ratings and research to a wide range of owners and managers, helping investors to make good use of
- [EIRIS CRN Newsletter](https://eiriscrn.net/eiris-crn-newsletter/) - EIRIS CRN Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter EIRIS Conflict Risk Network Crown Colony Office Park, 300 Congress St., Unit 406, Quincy, MA 02169 Email Us info@eiriscrn.org Latest news & events Go to news What we do Find out here
- [Sudan Company Report](https://eiriscrn.net/sudancompanyreport/) - Sudan Company Report EIRIS Conflict Risk Network is the pre-eminent source of timely, reliable, and focused information on corporations operating in Sudan and the steps they are taking to support peace and stability during the country’s transition to democracy. Through our quarterly Sudan Company Report, we offer updates on corporations’ business activities in the country,
- [What We Do](https://eiriscrn.net/what-we-do/) - What We Do Burma/Myanmar Company List A list of 127 companies operating in Burma/Myanmar. Sudan Company Report Information on corporations operating in Sudan. Conflict Risk Reports Datasets on conflict exposure linked to Yemen and South Sudan. Projects in Development Conflict risk reports on the Central African Republic, Donbas, Libya, and Syria. Latest news & events
- [History](https://eiriscrn.net/history/) - History The EIRIS CRN Advisory Board welcomes the transfer to the EIRIS Foundation and looks forward to working with the EIRIS Foundation to develop what EIRIS CRN can offer. There will be new ways to approach the growing challenges of Conflict Risk in future and the experience of responding to the conflict in Sudan provides
- [Latest News & Events](https://eiriscrn.net/latest-news-events/) - Latest News & Events Latest news & events Guidance for Responsible Investment in Defence As conflicts intensify and security threats grow, defence spending has surged – private capital investments… 5 November 2025 Samantha Chua 2025-11-05T18:29:00+00:00 Latest news & events, Responsible Investment 2025 PRI in Person Side Events Conflict Data Dilemmas: The Role Of AI and
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- [Burma/Myanmar Company List](https://eiriscrn.net/burma-myanmarcompanylist/) - Burma/Myanmar Company List Following the February 2021 coup-d’état in Burma/Myanmar and the reports of widespread repression and human rights violations in the country, the EIRIS Conflict Risk Network (EIRIS CRN), an EIRIS Foundation initiative, is releasing the list of 127 companies operating in the country. This list is based on updating EIRIS CRN’s historic research on investments
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- [Projects in Development](https://eiriscrn.net/projects-in-development/) - Projects in Development EIRIS CRN is constantly paying attention to world affairs and developing tools to allow investors to manage and adapt to evolving conflict risk. EIRIS CRN is creating services to enable investors to identify companies investing or considering investments in conflict-affected areas and to help assess how these companies are managing the risks
- [Get Involved](https://eiriscrn.net/get-involved/) - Get Involved There are many ways you can Get Involved with EIRIS Conflict Risk Network. Become a member-subscriber to EIRIS CRN research and engagement services Join our mailing list Careers and internships If you’re interested in learning more about any of the above, please contact info@eiriscrn.org
- [Our strategy and goals](https://eiriscrn.net/our-strategy-and-goals/) - Our strategy and goals We have, since 2017, been working to implement a new 3-5 year strategy. This work builds on our past experience and expertise in responsible investment practice and research. Our 3-5 year goals in a little more detail Enhance the integrity of the good money/ethical investment services available to individual investors Help
- [Responsible Investment in Charity Pooled Funds](https://eiriscrn.net/charitypooledfundsreport/) - Responsible Investment in Charity Pooled Funds Our report ‘Responsible Investment in Charity Pooled Funds 2021’ outlines the responsible investment policies of charity-specific pooled funds in the UK. Download the report: Latest news & events Go to news Contact us Get in touch
- [Responsible Investment and Ethical Money feedback](https://eiriscrn.net/charityfeedback/) - Charity feedback on Responsible Investment and Ethical Money The EIRIS Foundation is improving and adding to the resources and support it offers to charities. We want to hear from charities, of all shapes and sizes, about their perspectives on responsible investing and ethical money to help us do this. How you can help At the
- [Charity Ethical Money Action Plan](https://eiriscrn.net/charityactionplan/) - Charity Ethical Money Action Plan The Charity Ethical Money Action Plan is intended to help charities and foundations navigate the process of establishing and implementing policies and processes which enable them to use the power of their money and their influence on the financial system to build a more sustainable world. The Action Plan We have
- ['Green and Fair Recovery' Data Project](https://eiriscrn.net/greenandfairrecovery/) - 'Green and Fair Recovery' Data Project ‘How can finance help us to ‘build back better’ and support a ‘green and fair recovery’ post-COVID’? The UK Sustainable Investment and Finance association (UKSIF) asked us to help them answer this question by producing a dataset looking at which financial products and providers are addressing issues within this
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