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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.
PRI Climate Forum: San Francisco
25 June 2018 | San Francisco, USA
The European Commission Action Plan: Implications for Investors
26 June 2018 | Brussels, Belgium
Private equity seminar with France Invest
26 June 2018 | Paris, France
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.
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.
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.
Engaging on anti-bribery and corruption
The cost of bribery and corruption is immense
Benchmarking infrastructure assets on ESG performance
The PRI and GRESB teamed up to produce a webinar explaining why investors use the GRESB Infrastructure platform, how it works and the value it brings to their organisations.
Benchmarking infrastructure assets on ESG performance
Evenement PRI-FFA: "Les nouvelles frontières de l'intégration ESG"
Explaining the EU Action Plan for Financing Sustainable Growth
How investors can promote responsible cobalt sourcing practices
Responsible investment in fixed income: event highlights
Planting the seeds of change - managing social issues in land investing
PRI accountability update February 2018
PRI update on ESG for CIEBA members
A practical guide to active ownership in listed equity
Leading liability lawyers explain climate obligations of enterprises and investors
Webinar: Piloting PRI climate-related disclosure indicators
Webinar: UK Corporate Governance Code consultation
San Francisco panel on ESG in credit risk
Introduction to SOURCE – the Sustainable Infrastructure Foundation project preparation system
Meeting the TCFD Recommendations in the 2018 PRI Reporting Framework
EU consultation on investor duties regarding sustainability
Investment consultants services review
PRI Webinar: Managing ESG Risks in the Supply Chains of Private Companies and Assets
Webinar: Signatory consultation on the PRI three year strategy
Webinar: ESG Engagement for Fixed Income Investors: Managing Risks, Enhancing Returns
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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.
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
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.
A practical guide to active ownership in listed equity
This report outlines concrete steps to make active ownership an effective tool to support long-term value creation in listed equity investing.
Responsible investment DDQ for hedge funds
The first industry-standard tool for investors to assess external hedge fund managers on their responsible investment policies and practices.
ESG engagement for fixed income investors: Managing risks, enhancing returns
Principle 2 of the six Principles encourages investors to be active stewards of their investments and incorporate ESG factors into their ownership policies and practices across different asset classes.
Primer on responsible investment in infrastructure
This article series clarifies key concepts of responsible investment in private infrastructure equity and debt, and how the six Principles for Responsible Investment apply to infrastructure.
Join forces on the PRI Collaboration Platform
The Collaboration Platform is a unique private forum that allows signatories to pool resources, share information and enhance their influence on ESG issues.
PRI Data Portal: Explore signatories' reporting data
Asset owners and investment managers can easily search, group and request access to private Transparency Reports and Assessment Reports from other signatories via the web-based Data Portal platform.
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