PRI blog
The PRI blog is a platform for discussion around environmental, social and governance issues, as well as other topical matters. It showcases thought leadership on responsible investment for PRI signatories, and is written by PRI staff members and guest contributors.
The role of the PRI in a changing world
By David Atkin, CEO, Principles for Responsible Investment
Biden weighs in on the battle for the soul of Wall Street
By David Atkin, CEO, Principles for Responsible Investment
Inside PRI data: Insights on current practice
By Toby Belsom, Director of Investment Practices, PRI, and Diba Ahour, Investment Practices Analyst, PRI
The role of the PRI in a changing world
Biden weighs in on the battle for the soul of Wall Street
Inside PRI data: Insights on current practice
Recent blog posts
The role of the PRI in a changing world
By David Atkin, CEO, Principles for Responsible Investment
Biden weighs in on the battle for the soul of Wall Street
By David Atkin, CEO, Principles for Responsible Investment
COP out: how the promise of Glasgow has faded
By Eliette Riera, Head of UK Policy, PRI
Responsible private equity: Our data reveals some emerging best practices but there is more work to do
By Daram Pandian, Associate, Private Equity & Venture Capital, and Peter Dunbar, Head of Private Equity, PRI
Inside PRI data: Insights on current practice
By Toby Belsom, Director of Investment Practices, PRI, and Diba Ahour, Investment Practices Analyst, PRI
The effectiveness of divestment strategies
By Alex Edmans, London Business School; Doron Levit, University of Washington; and Jan Schneemeier, Indiana University
You’ve filed a shareholder proposal - what now?
By Chloe Horne, Stewardship Specialist, PRI
Sustainability outcomes: How can investors support the development of meaningful data?
By Stephen Andrews, Senior Data Analyst, and Julie Hammer-Monart, Senior Analyst, Sustainability Outcomes
Part II: ESG factors and returns – a review of industry research since 2021
By Toby Belsom, Director, Investment Practices, PRI, and Bowie Ko, Research Analyst, PRI
How do natural areas affect financial markets?
By Claudio Rizzi, University of Miami – Miami Herbert Business School
Anti-ESG bills in the US will only create confusion for investors
By Gregory Hershman, Head of US Policy, PRI
Continuing the winning streak
By Lorenzo Saa, former Chief Signatory Relations Officer, PRI
A dive into the FCA’s proposed Sustainability Disclosure Requirements and investment labels
By Louisa Guy, UK Policy Analyst, PRI
Why we need to talk about resourcing stewardship
By Clara Melot, Specialist, Stewardship (Active Ownership 2.0), PRI
Altruism 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
Sustainability information is crucial for valuing companies – and high-quality data is key
René van Merrienboer, Director of Sustainable Markets, PRI, and Pepijn Rijvers, Executive Vice-President, Redefining Value, World Business Council for Sustainable Development
And now the hard part… implementing climate commitments
By Toby Belsom, Director, Investment Practices, PRI
PRI at COP27 – Reflections on week one
By David Atkin – Chief Executive Officer, PRI
Venture 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
Are carbon emissions associated with stock returns?
By Jitendra Aswani, Harvard University; Aneesh Raghunandan, London School of Economics; and Shivaram Rajagopal, Columbia University
Learning and collaboration: Highlights from our Community of Practice pilot project
By Lilya Mincheva, Relationship Manager, Canada, PRI; and Eduardo Atehortua Barrero, Head of Latin America (ex-Brazil), PRI
Do climate initiatives reduce companies’ cheap talk?
By Julia Bingler, Council on Economic Policies; Mathias Kraus, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg; Markus Leippold, University of Zurich and Swiss Finance Institute; and Nicolas Webersinke, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
What does our reporting data reveal about responsible infrastructure investment trends?
By Marco Longhini, Analyst, Investment Practices; and Simon Whistler, Head of Real Assets
Investor action on decent work would receive boost from SEC-mandated disclosures
By Remi Fernandez, Specialist, Human Rights & Social Issues, PRI, and Karen Kerschke, US Policy Analyst, PRI
China raises the bar on investor regulations to promote green finance
By Junru Liu, Senior Policy Analyst for China
PRI signatories understand link between climate and financial risk, reporting data shows
By Kimberly Gladman, Senior Associate, Climate, PRI, and Stephen Andrews, Senior Data Analyst, PRI
Youth G20: Why is it relevant for investors?
Safeguarding a liveable planet matters to everyone, especially the next generation
Circular economy: The missing link for investor action on climate and nature
By Rebecca Chapman, Head of Environment
Why it’s time for investors to take another look at US climate policy
Greg Hershman, Head of US Policy, and Ed Baker, Head of Climate Policy, PRI
How do companies adapt to climate change exposure?
By Xia Li, Boston University
PRI 2021 Reporting Outputs – Key insights
By Cathrine Armour – Chief Reporting Officer, PRI
CSRD and ESRS: how EU corporate sustainability reporting is evolving
By Hazell Ransome, Senior Policy Analyst, EU, PRI; and Benjamin Taylor, Analyst, Driving Meaningful Data, PRI
The human right to a healthy environment provides a strong mandate to investors
By Louisa Guy, UK Policy Analyst, PRI
AI-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
Solvency II has some new sustainability impact requirements and they matter for insurers
By Alina Neculae, Senior Policy Analyst, EU and France, Policy, PRI
Should investors expect to earn high returns on sustainable investments?
By Lubos Pastor, University of Chicago; Robert F. Stambaugh and Lucian A. Taylor, University of Pennsylvania
What 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
Code of the road: new traffic lights for investors to finance the transition
Jan Vandermosten, Senior Policy Analyst, EU, PRI
Whoever wins the Tory leadership, progress on UK climate policies must remain a priority
By Eliette Riera, Head of UK Policy
Criticising ESG incorporation does not make it any less essential
By David Atkin, CEO, Principles for Responsible Investment
The 2022 AGM season: Which ESG issues have shareholders targeted?
By Rob Henry, Intern, Stewardship team
ESG incorporation in real estate – what best practice looks like
Real estate investors not only play an important role in encouraging net zero targets in the sector, they also can play a part in bringing about positive social change.
What does PRI data tell us about asset owner action on responsible investment?
By Toby Belsom, Director of Investment Practices, PRI
How best to implement net-zero pledges to achieve corporate decarbonisation
By Harrison Hong and Neng Wang, Columbia University; and Jinqiang Yang, Shanghai University of Finance
The net-zero transition in China: progress has been made, but challenges remain
By Nan Luo, Head of China, PRI
PRI launches diversity, equity and inclusion DDQ for institutional investors
By Elena Espinoza, Senior Specialist, Social Issues, PRI and Shaska Chirinos, Relationship Manager, Signatory Relations, Americas, PRI
Which responsible investment themes are trending in academia this year?
By Bowie Ko, research analyst, PRI
How is CEO pay set?
By Alex Edmans and Tom Gosling, London Business School; and Dirk Jenter, London School of Economics and Political Science
Why investors should respond to the SEC’s timely proposal on climate-related disclosures
Gregory Hershman, Head of US Policy, PRI
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The PRI blog aims to contribute to the debate around topical responsible investment issues. It is written by PRI staff members and occasionally guest contributors. Blog authors write in their individual capacity – posts do not necessarily represent a PRI view.
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