The VPs are of paramount importance to extractives companies in low governance jurisdictions, and they are increasingly relevant to companies in other sectors. In fact, new members to the Voluntary Principles Initiative (VPI) are increasingly operating in the manufacturing, energy, agriculture and chemical production sectors.

As the ESG debate rages, Responsible Business standards rise, and the negative impacts of multiple crises manifest, Dr Elizabeth Armstrong spoke with Mick Hase about how the pressure is now on businesses to act with Purpose and have a Positive Impact on the world.