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Nominations open to join the PRI Australasian Advisory Committee

2018-08-06T10:26:00+01:00

PRI steps up engagement on cyber security

2018-07-25T12:17:00+01:00

Additional asset owner position now available on the PRI Board

2018-07-20T09:48:00+01:00

Most recent signatories

Rede Partners LLP
2018-08-10T09:49:00+01:00
Bentham Asset Management Pty Ltd
2018-08-10T09:49:00+01:00
Causeway Capital
2018-08-10T09:48:00+01:00
INOCAP Gestion
2018-08-10T09:47:00+01:00

Learn more about being a PRI signatory

What is responsible investment?

Responsible investment is an approach to investing that aims to incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into investment decisions, to better manage risk and generate sustainable, long-term returns.

Blueprint for responsible investment

Our aim over the next 10 years is to bring responsible investors together to work towards sustainable markets that contribute to a more prosperous world for all.

Reporting for signatories

PRI reporting is the largest global reporting project on responsible investment. It was developed with investors, for investors.

Become a signatory

Signing the internationally-recognised Principles for Responsible Investment allows your organisation to publicly demonstrate its commitment to responsible investment, and places it at the heart of a global community.

Upcoming events

South Africa ESG in Credit Risk and Ratings
6 September 2018 | Cape Town, South Africa
PRI Water Field Trip
9 -11 September | PRI in Person side event
PRI tech workshop: what is the contribution of venture capital and private equity to the low carbon transition?
10 September | PRI in Person side event

Environmental issue resources

How to invest in the low-carbon economy

Institutional investors’ responsibility to manage and protect their beneficiaries’ assets must include considering the impacts of climate change.

Converging on climate lobbying: aligning corporate practice with investor expectations

Investors are increasingly scrutinising corporate engagement on climate policy as it plays a critical role in helping governments create practical climate policy solutions. However, corporate engagement on climate policy is a double-edged sword.

Growing water risk resilience: An investor guide on agricultural supply chains

Global investor portfolios are increasingly exposed to water-related risk.

Social issue resources

Human rights and the extractives industry

Companies operating in the extractives sector face a multitude of complex human rights issues.

How investors can promote responsible cobalt sourcing practices

Lithium-ion batteries power products at the cutting edge of technology, from smartphones to laptops and electric cars.

Moving the needle on responsible labour practices in the apparel industry

The starting point for respecting human and labour rights is to understand the impact of a company’s activities on people.

Governance issue resources

Stepping up governance on cyber security: what is corporate disclosure telling investors?

Cyber security risk is real and pervasive, as demonstrated by recent attacks that have put the frighteners on big banks, web service providers, the NHS and even the US intelligence community.

Evaluating and engaging on corporate tax transparency: An investor guide

This report serves as an investor tool for engagements on tax, drawing on key trends and gaps observed in the current status of corporate income tax disclosure practices.

Engaging on director nominations

Director nominations and elections represent some of the most fundamental ownership rights for shareholders – namely the right to appoint and remove members of a company board to represent their interests in promoting long-term value creation.

Evenement PRI-FFA: les nouvelles frontières de l'intégration ESG

2018-07-27T09:41:00+01:00

La conférence organisée en collaboration avec la Fédération Française de l’Assurance le 3 avril 2018 à Paris a accueilli plus de 120 personnes.

Sustainable financial system (SFS) programme

Explaining the EU Action Plan for Financing Sustainable Growth

On 7 March 2018, the European Commission released an action plan for financing sustainable growth. The plan is a response to recommendations from the High-Level Expert Group (HLEG) on Sustainable Finance, which were submitted to the Commission on 31 January 2018.

Responsible investment and blockchain

This paper introduces blockchain and its relevance to responsible investors. Part one is a technical primer on blockchain, while part two explores some of the ways in which blockchain could transform the financial system and the implications this may have for investors.

Policy and regulation resources

TCFD Recommendations: Country reviews

The PRI and Baker McKenzie undertook a review during mid-2017 of how the TCFD’s voluntary recommendations integrate into existing regulation and soft law in Brazil, Canada, the EU, Japan, the United Kingdom and the USA.

Global guide to responsible investment regulation

The first global study to analyse the impact of responsible investment-related public policy initiatives

Asset owner resources

Asset owner guide: Enhancing manager selection with ESG insight

Private equity tools

ESG monitoring, reporting and dialogue in private equity

The aim of this guidance is to support an exchange of information, underpinned by dialogue, that will keep LPs informed about the ESG characteristics of their private equity investments and the responsible investment practices of their investment managers.