Become a signatory

A growing number of financial market participants – from assets owners and pension funds to investment managers and service providers – are determined to make this century an age of sustainable investment and finance. They recognise the importance of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) issues when it comes to their own investment strategies and long-term performance and they are integrating increasingly ESG issues into their day-to-day investment practises. They are shaping the drive to real sustainable change - one that benefits them but also the wider world.

PRI membership helps investors, managers and service providers to become more competitive and knowledgeable in an industry that is rapidly changing. Following the 2008 financial crash, risk mitigation is becoming a priority for many investors and some studies show, for example, that companies with high ESG scores proved more resilient when markets fell apart.

By becoming a signatory, you and your organisation are demonstrating that you are responsive to stakeholders, mindful of the importance of ESG issues when it comes to your fiduciary responsibility and determined to advance responsible investment. Membership allows asset owners, investment managers and service providers to demonstrate leadership qualities across ESG and sustainability issues.

The PRI Secretariat and the more than 850 current industry members of the initiative can help you and your organisation shape the tools and develop the resources that will assist you to be a responsible investor. Membership offers countless opportunities to raise your corporate profile and get involved with the responsible investment community, from networking, mentoring, providing interviews and attending conferences. While being useful and rewarding, these enhance further your corporate profile and the knowledge of your company employees to deal with responsible investment issues in an efficient and effective way.

A breakdown of some membership benefits

• show leadership on a global level by endorsing and participating in PRI’s various webinars, publications, seminars and external conferences
• remain informed of the latest trends, tools and practices relating to sustainable finance and responsible investing
• join an international network of institutional investors and use the industry-leading Engagement Clearinghouse to work with peers on ESG issues
• participate in shaping the global investment agenda by sharing in the initiative’s various networks and regional groups
• gain preferential access to the ground-breaking research, implementation tools and capacity-building offered by the PRI Secretariat
• gain access to key stakeholders from inside and outside the worldwide investment community
• use the PRI brand to demonstrate your commitment to responsible investment

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 To discuss becoming a signatory or find out more, please contact: info@unpri.org