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The SDGs in corporate reporting: what matters to investors? Ten recommendations to meet investor needs on SDG reporting

2018-07-17T19:30:00+01:00

PRI seeking asset owner advisory committee members

2018-07-12T10:34:00+01:00

PRI and Ceres expand Sustainable Forest Initiative to include dialogue with companies in soy value chain

2018-07-09T14:11:00+01:00

Most recent signatories

Ocidental Pensões
2018-07-17T12:50:00+01:00
Global Thematic Partners
2018-07-17T12:49:00+01:00
HLD Associés Europe
2018-07-17T12:49:00+01:00
Absolute Return Partners LLP
2018-07-16T14:00:00+01:00

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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.

Upcoming events

SDG country plans: A roadmap to private investment
18 July 2018 | New York, USA
PRI Climate Forum: Auckland
19 July 2018 | Auckland, New Zealand
PRI Climate Forum: Wellington
20 July 2018 | Wellington, New Zealand

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

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.

Governance issue resources

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

Webinaire PRI sur le Data Portal

2018-07-17T16:43:00+01:00

Aperçu du Data Portal et cas pratiques d’investisseurs institutionnels.

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.