The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) is urging all Australian business leaders to follow the lead of Australia’s Future Fund and AustralianSuper in divesting their investments in Russian companies.
‘Business leaders in Australia must make a strong stand against the war that Russia is waging in Ukraine. The loss of life, pain, and suffering caused by Putin is senseless and unjustifiable, and becoming more inhumane by the day. There is no room for sitting on the fence,’ said Ms Kateryna Argyrou, Co-Chair of the AFUO.
‘Continuing to do business with Russia finances the war in Ukraine. Putin has blood on his hands and any companies who remain invested in Russia have blood on their hands as well,’ said Ms Argyrou.
‘As the investment community pays closer attention to the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors that are increasingly forming an important part of the analysis and valuation process, business leaders need to demonstrate that their ESG principles are not just a box ticking exercise,’ said Ms Agyrou.
‘We urge businesses to stand up for Ukraine’s sovereignty. Send a clear message to Putin that it is unacceptable to shoot missiles at military installations, key infrastructure, residential towers, kindergartens, and even hospitals.
‘It’s time to be a corporate leader, not an appeaser. Divest from Russia now,’ said Ms Argyrou.
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