Services and networks

Engagement Clearinghouse
Reporting and Assessment tool
Implementation support
Enhanced research
PRI in Practice
Small funds
Academic network
Private equity
Public policy
Microfinance and impact investing
Conferences and events


Engagement Clearinghouse

Environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) issues are too big and complex for one investor to deal with alone. PRI can support signatories in all phases of an engagement, from developing engagement strategies and work plans to perform many of the time-consuming and resource-intensive activities involved in an engagement. PRI signatories are keen to invest in companies and projects that contribute positively to global growth.

The Clearinghouse has approximately 20 active collaborations running at any one time. These include:

• Collaborative discussions
• Comprehensive engagement campaigns
• Direct company engagements
• Strategy building
• Engagement joint letters
• Proxy voting
• Public endorsement
• Public policy
• Systemic issues

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Reporting and Assessment tool

Through PRI’s annual Reporting and Assessment survey, signatories can access the only international benchmarking resource reporting on their investment activities.
The survey and individual feedback reports help investors to integrate and improve their RI activities throughout their operations by providing a systematic approach to managing, measuring and reporting on the six PRI principles.

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Implementation support

Responsible investing strategies exist within all asset classes. However, in order to increase awareness, grow knowledge and improve RI implementation, this work stream was established to provide services to all signatories via our online extranet.

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Enhanced research

PRI has developed an Enhanced Research Portal providing members with timely and transparent analysis covering environmental, social and corporate governance issues and their implications for companies, sectors and markets.

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PRI in Practice

PRI in Practice is an online knowledge base that has been established to assist signatories in learning about implementation from peers. It includes interviews with leading industry practitioners discussing the implementation of individual principles. This tool also provides other resources such as book reviews and principle-by-principle case studies, which are designed to provide signatories with the ability to understand the theoretical underpinnings of responsible investment as well as keeping up to date on the latest debates and arguments.

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Small funds initiative

The Small Funds Initiative is dedicated to assisting asset owners with less than US$ 2 billion assets under management in their implementation of the six Principles. Although the initiative was founded to support the needs of small asset owners, investment managers with limited resources and service providers have also been encouraged to become active participants with the work stream.

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Academic network

The academic network is a unique web-based tool for knowledge exchange between practitioners and academics. It provides easily accessible research and knowledge and the chance to engage in network-building on critical responsible investment issues. The network helps to encourage interest and collaboration in responsible investment research. PRI produces a monthly RI Digest and an annual academic conference.

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Private equity

PRI’s private equity work stream brings together limited partners (investors), general partners (private equity firms), advisors and fund of funds to raise awareness and support implementation of the Principles in this asset class.

A new Steering Committee was established in October 2009 to develop this work stream. Membership of the Steering Committee includes an even number of General Partner and Limited Partner signatories from all regions of the world.

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Public policy network

Policy-makers around the world are increasingly recognising that supporting and encouraging responsible investment can help them to achieve public policy goals. To date, there has not been a network bringing together public sector representatives to discuss responsible investment with investors. Responsible investors also recognise that appropriate regulatory frameworks and governmental support are essential for the development of responsible investment. PRI’s Public Policy network aims to bring together policy- makers from around the world for the first time to discuss and share best practices around responsible investment. The network will also engage responsible investors to share their views on how regulation and public resources can be leveraged to encourage more sustainable capital markets.

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Microfinance and impact investing

The work stream explores how signatories can invest in companies and projects that produce financial returns and demonstrate sustainable development outcomes that contribute to the UN Millennium Development Goals. More than 170 signatories invest in clean tech, sustainable forestry, global health and microfinance.

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Conferences and events

It is important that investors keep abreast of changes and respond competitively. PRI has relationships with many conference organisers giving you access to discounts at events across the globe. The online conference and events database is exclusive to signatories and accessible through a password protected website.

Strong relationships are important. The PRI is committed to helping you promote the Principles within your organisation. We have a dedicated team offering you support for road-show responsible investment to relevant stakeholders.

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