All Environmental issues articles
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Policy engagementPRI response to ADGM Discussion Paper on Enhancing the Sustainable Finance Regulatory Framework for ADGM
MEIMA and the PRI have collaborated in relation to the Discussion Paper No. 1 of 2024 Enhancing the Sustainable Finance Regulatory Framework for ADGM.
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Policy engagementLetter to re-elected EU Commission President: Future-proofing the Green Deal to lead the global net zero economy
EU: PRI’s CEO, David Atkin, congratulates Commission President Von der Leyen on her reelection for her second five-year term, and encourages her to build on the legacy of the Green Deal to ensure it is competitive, fair, and resilient.
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Case studyECBF: Investing in the bioeconomy
Not all ‘bio’ is necessarily ‘sustainable’, and not all investments in the industry represent a form of responsible capital. It is critical to distinguish, measure and monitor an innovation’s true contribution to sustainability, as well as assess the ESG-related risk and opportunity.
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EventLatin American and the Caribbean Finance and Biodiversity Day at CBD COP16
26 October 2024 | Cali
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Policy reportNature Policy Roadmap: Policy Recommendations for Scaling Up Investor Action for Nature
This discussion paper sets out the importance of nature to economic and social systems, its relevance to responsible investors and the PRI’s approach to nature policy.
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Policy reportPolicy briefing: Signatory responses to state anti-ESG laws
This briefing summarises interviews with US signatories regarding the impact of state anti-ESG laws on their business operations.
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Case studyGroupe Caisse des Dépôts: Developing a biodiversity policy
Developing and implementing a comprehensive biodiversity policy across asset classes.
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Case studyGreen Century: Taking action on nature via engagement
Using engagement to address biodiversity-related risks in the food and agriculture industry.
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Case studyAXA IM Alts: Financing natural capital restoration and protection
Addressing biodiversity through reforestation in the Amazon.
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Policy reportThe role of the G7 in driving the economic transition
A policy paper calling for increased policy action to drive a just, sustainable economic transition to net zero.
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Policy reportInvestor briefing: EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)
This briefing note summarises the requirements of the CSDDD, with particular focus on how it will affect the investment sector.
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Policy reportPRI and IIGCC policy briefing on key sustainable finance policy priorities for the UK
This joint briefing by the PRI and IIGCC identifies areas that the UK Government should prioritise in the short-term in 2024 to accelerate delivery of the building blocks of the UK’s sustainable finance framework and support progress against the UK’s net zero objectives.
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Technical guideDeveloping a biodiversity policy: A technical guide for asset owners and investment managers
How institutional investors can integrate biodiversity considerations into their responsible investment policies and investment processes
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PRI reporting analysisGlobal responsible investment trends: Inside PRI reporting data
This report finds that signatories have continued to enhance their RI practices, with RI policies becoming more detailed, action on sustainability outcomes more widespread and disclosures more in-depth since the 2021 reporting cycle.
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Policy reportPRI’s 2030 EU Policy Roadmap
Six key policy actions to fine-tune and improve the usability and coherence of the existing sustainable finance framework, build on it where necessary, and develop and strengthen the links with broader EU Green Deal policies.
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Blog postAction on nature: Spring announces first batch of focus companies
Tim Steinweg, PRI Head of Stewardship - Nature, provides an update on Spring, the PRI’s stewardship initiative on nature.
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Policy reportEU regulation on ESG ratings
This paper focuses on the EU legislative proposal to regulate ESG rating providers, as discussed in trilogues in January 2024.
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Technical guideDeveloping and updating a responsible investment policy
A technical guide for asset owners and investment managers
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Blog postDoes biodiversity risk affect asset prices?
We found that biodiversity and climate risks should be understood and priced separately
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Policy reportBriefing: Summary of the inaugural ISSB Standards
In June 2023 the ISSB released final versions of its first two sustainability reporting standards. This briefing note aims to support signatories by summarising reporting requirements within the standards, including requirements set out in the Appendices to the standards and accompanying guidance.
