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Could corporate lobbying pose a significant threat to responsible investment?

Signatories: act now by signing the PRI’s letter to the SEC

Financial markets are mispricing climate risk
By Fiona Reynolds, CEO, PRI
Stewardship is failing us, yet remains our best hope
By Paul Chandler, Director of Stewardship, PRI
Clearing the climate obstacles
By Fiona Reynolds, CEO, PRI

Latest resources

What is responsible investment?

The PRI defines responsible investment as a strategy and practice to incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in investment decisions and active ownership.

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An introduction to responsible investment: Listed equity
A guide to managing ESG issues in listed equities
An introduction to responsible investment: Private equity
A guide to managing ESG issues in private equity
An introduction to responsible investment: Fixed income
A guide to considering ESG issues in fixed income

Most recent signatories

Red Pulse
2019-12-12T18:13:00+00:00
Charles Taylor Investment Management Company
2019-12-12T17:59:00+00:00
Velox Capital Partners LLP
2019-12-12T17:58:00+00:00
Fondo Italiano per l'Efficienza Energetica SGR S.p.A.
2019-12-12T17:56:00+00:00

Fiduciary Duty in the 21st Century Final Report

In January 2016 the PRI and UNEP FI launched a four-year project to clarify investor obligations and duties (known in common law markets as fiduciary duties) in relation to the integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues in investment practice and decision making.

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Upcoming events

The Future of Innovative Finance for the SDGs, Milan
17 December 2019 | Milan, Italy
Webinar: TCFD Recommendations and the 2020 PRI Reporting Cycle
15 January 2020 | Online
Webinar - ESG in Sovereign Debt Investing: Data and Integration Techniques
23 January 2020 | Online

TCFD and SDGs: Using existing global frameworks to ensure more resilient investments

2019-11-08T13:28:00+00:00

This conference which took place in Zurich and Geneva was organised by the PRI and Swiss Sustainable Finance (SSF). It provided in-depth knowledge and guidance on TCFD and SDGs, helping participants understand how to apply elements of the frameworks within their investment processes.

Environmental issue resources

Implementing TCFD recommendations for oil and gas methane disclosure

The Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosure (TCFD or the Task Force) published its final recommendations in 2017, and now both companies and investors are moving towards implementation of TCFD’s recommendations.

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

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.

From poor working conditions to forced labour - what's hidden in your portfolio?

Recent legislation such as the UK Modern Slavery Act, along with prominent examples of labour breaches in agricultural supply chains - which include child labour in the cocoa industry or forced labour in the seafood industry – are exposing food and beverage companies to heightened operational, regulatory and reputational risks.