Active Ownership is disclosed as the ownership structure seen on pg. 9. "To this end, Russell Investments’ Active Ownership Team strategy is focused on material issues under the general categories of ‘Environment,’ ‘Social,’ and ‘Governance.’ Within the ‘Social’ category, we have defined “human capital management” which is focused on how companies attract, develop, and retain employees while providing working conditions favouring greater employee engagement."
Specifically, Russell Investments mentions a partner, "Sustainalytics", that they have worked with to promote more advancement in the awareness of the Modern Slavery issue.
"Since early 2020, Russell Investments has leveraged a partnership with Sustainalytics for thematic and collaborative engagements. Sustainalytics’ engagement programs build relationships with a selected set of companies to encourage action on specific issues in ways that promote long-term value" - Page 9.
pg. 4
“Russell Investments is a global investment solutions provider focused on helping investors achieve their investment goals, bringing together our capabilities in strategic advice, manager research and implementation. Globally, our roughly 1,300 associates work to manage over AUD$434 billion (31 March 2022) and advise AUD$1.7 trillion (30 December 2021) on behalf of more than 1,500 clients.”
Pg. 12
“This statement was prepared in consultation with each of the following Russell Investments reporting entities, and with each subsidiary. This statement has been approved by the Boards of the following Russell Investments reporting entities:
• Russell Investments Australia Holdco Pty Limited • Russell Investment Group Pty Ltd • Russell Investment Management Ltd • Total Risk Management Pty Limited • Russell Investments Implementation Services, LLC”