The statement does not call for divestment, but urges companies to be aware of the risks and to establish effective policies and procedures for managing them. As such, it is consistent with the Socially Responsible Investment Guidelines recently issued by the Association of British Insurers (www.abi.org.co.uk). The statement calls upon those companies choosing to continue their business involvement there to adopt responsible business practices so as not to contribute to, or perpetuate, human rights abuses committed in the country.