Responsible Research for Responsible Investment—JUST Capital Case Study

Abstract

While responsible investment in the market economy could contribute to a more sustainable society, it must be supported by responsible research. This chapter looks into a case study of JUST Capital, an independent research organization founded to develop research, rankings, and data-driven tools. From the perspective of Responsible Research in Business and Management (RRBM) network, JUST Capital’s research and operations could illustrate how the RRBM principles could be applied in research design and implementation to serve society. This research built on the experience of JUST Capital to illustrate how responsible research could be conducted in the academic and professional setting and further analyze some important technical and value-driven factors behind its operations.