All Governance issues articles – Page 2
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ArticleFiling a shareholder proposal in Australia
This country factsheet provides an overview of the key legal and technical processes related to filing a shareholder proposal in Australia
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Blog postSustainability outcomes: How can investors support the development of meaningful data?
By Stephen Andrews, Senior Data Analyst, and Julie Hammer-Monart, Senior Analyst, Sustainability Outcomes
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Policy reportInvestor briefing: Signatory comments on SEC proposed rule
Signatory comments on the SEC Proposed Rule, “Enhanced Disclosures by Certain Investment Advisers and Investment Companies about Environmental, Social, and Governance Investment Practices”
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Blog postWhy we need to talk about resourcing stewardship
By Clara Melot, Specialist, Stewardship (Active Ownership 2.0), PRI
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ArticlePRI supports progress on IFRS Sustainability Standards
This PRI statement welcomes the efforts by the IFRS Foundation and IOSCO to develop a globally shared baseline for reporting on sustainability-related financial information, encourages continued work towards this objective and calls for interoperability between the future IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards and jurisdictional initiatives.
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Discussion paperHow to consider tax in voting practices
Voting is an essential channel for investors to communicate their expectations on tax in a clear and quantifiable manner.
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Blog postAltruism or self-interest: What drives employees to invest in their companies?
By Maxime Bonelli, HEC Paris; Marie Brière, Amundi, Paris Dauphine University, and Université Libre de Bruxelles; and François Derrien, HEC Paris
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ArticlePRI statement on draft European Sustainability Reporting Standards
This PRI statement welcomes the latest draft European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) by the European Financial Advisory Group (EFRAG) and sets out five priority elements that co-legislators should retain within the final standards.
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Blog postVenture capital investors must take ESG due diligence seriously – our new DDQ can help
By Daram Pandian, Associate, Private Equity & Venture Capital, and Peter Dunbar, Head of Private Equity, PRI
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ArticleCorporate purpose: what investors need to know
An increasing number of policy makers, business leaders and academics are now embracing the idea that the purpose of a business is to create long-term value for all stakeholders, rather than simply maximise returns for shareholders
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ArticleResponsible political engagement: stewardship practices and challenges
This article covers how investors identify, assess and integrate political engagement activities into stewardship and addresses RPE engagement challenges
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Case studyMPower Partners: Supporting start-ups in their ESG journey
MPower Partners Signatory type: Investment manager HQ location: Japan Covered in this case study Asset class: Venture capital Georgraphy: Japan Sector(s): Technology MPower Partners, a global venture capital fund founded in 2021 by three women—Kathy Matsui, Yumiko Murakami, and Miwa Seki—invests in mid and late-stage companies that provide tech-enabled solutions ...
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Blog postAI-related ESG risks: What investors need to know
By Ravit Dotan PhD, independent AI Ethics Consultant & Researcher, and Daram Pandian, Associate, Private Equity & Venture Capital, PRI
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PRI Web PageCompanies, investors and professional accountants signed on to the call for global alignment between sustainability reporting standard setters and frameworks
Sixty-five investors, companies and professional accounting firms from across the world have signed on to the call for major standard-setting efforts to more closely align and support a global baseline for reporting sustainability-related information.
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Blog postWhat does the Roe v. Wade ruling mean for investors?
By Remi Fernandez, Specialist, Human Rights & Social Issues, and Betina Vaz Boni, Senior Analyst, Governance, PRI
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ArticlePRI consultation response on Exposure Draft European Sustainability Reporting Standards
The PRI welcomes the publication of Exposure Draft European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) by the European Financial Advisory Group (EFRAG) and is broadly supportive of their content. Our recommendations seek to ensure that reporting under the ESRS meets the information needs of responsible investors.
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PodcastThe role of Stewardship: reflections from proxy season 2022
Join the PRI’s Bonnie Groves and guests John Hoeppner, LGIM America, and Aeisha Mastagni, CalSTRS, in this episode of the PRI podcast. John and Aeisha discuss this year’s AGM season and the trends that will shape future proxy seasons. They tackle voting on new and complex shareholder resolutions and the ...
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Blog postCriticising ESG incorporation does not make it any less essential
By David Atkin, CEO, Principles for Responsible Investment
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Blog postThe 2022 AGM season: Which ESG issues have shareholders targeted?
By Rob Henry, Intern, Stewardship team
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