Inyova is pushing for a slavery-free economy

Published on 13 May 2026

As an impact investor with Inyova, you aren’t just growing your wealth – you’re also helping to shape a world we want to live in. Inyova will always take a stance to support this cause. That is why we are proud to share our latest progress with the ‘Votes Against Slavery’ coalition, a group of investors dedicated to eradicating modern slavery from the supply chains of the largest companies listed in the UK.

Modern slavery is an ethical catastrophe and a business risk

Modern slavery is clearly an ethical catastrophe and deserves to be abolished for that reason alone. Every human on this planet deserves the right to live in freedom and prosperity.

However, it is more than that – it is a systemic risk to businesses engaging in it. It carries legal risks and endangers a company’s reputation. Furthermore, companies with better human rights processes often have more resilient supply chains and a more productive workforce.

Inyova is joining alliances to end slavery

Inyova is using the capital trusted by its investors to push for a world free from slavery:

• Large-scale regulatory change: We recently joined 33 other investors representing GBP 1.61 trillion (CHF 1.7 trillion) in assets to write to the Prime Minister and the Chancellor of the UK. We are calling for new legislation that mandates human rights due diligence, making the UK economy more sustainable and competitive.
• Holding boards accountable: We have co-signed letters companies on the FTSE 350 and AIM indices that have failed to meet the reporting requirements of the UK Modern Slavery Act. If they do not comply, the coalition is prepared to vote against their financial statements and directors at their 2026 Annual General Meetings.

As of April 2026, our coalition has already seen results. In the FTSE 350 alone, 38 out of 39 targeted companies have responded to our engagement, with many already making or committing to meaningful changes.

Important note: None of the companies that are targeted in this initiative are part of your Inyova Invest portfolio. The upgraded portfolio only includes hand-picked companies that adhere to strict exclusion criteria.

Ending slavery is a global imperative

Ending modern slavery does not only help the most disadvantaged people to live a life in dignity and fairness. Research suggests that ending forced labour could increase global GDP by an estimated USD 611 billion by reintegrating workers into the regular labour market. 

By pushing for these changes, we are helping to build a more stable and prosperous global economy for everyone. This is what being an impact investor means: we look beyond financial returns and push for a fair and sustainable economy.

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