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.
2025: Future-proofing our work
PRI CEO, David Atkin, highlights the importance of working together and adapting to face a changing external landscape, in the second of a two-part series.
Understanding the US federal elections for responsible investors
Gregory Hershman, PRI Head of US Policy, explains what the incoming US administration’s policy priorities mean for the work of the PRI and its signatories.
Why system-level thinking is required of responsible investors in an inflationary environment
By Nathan Fabian, Chief Sustainable Systems Officer, PRI and Takeshi Kimura, Board Director, PRI / Special Adviser to the Board, Nippon Life Insurance
2025: Future-proofing our work
Understanding the US federal elections for responsible investors
Why system-level thinking is required of responsible investors in an inflationary environment
Recent blog posts
Proxy season 2025: Exercising shareholder rights remains as important as ever
It is increasingly important to reaffirm our conviction that responsible investment is an apolitical practice
EU law combats forest loss, helps investors identify supply chain risks
Martin Stavenhagen and Jonathan Ho of the PRI’s policy team explain how the EU’s new deforestation law hands investors an important tool for reducing emissions.
US policy: Key takeaways from our expert webinar
The PRI hosted a panel of experts in February to discuss what – and who – investors and other stakeholders should be watching this year.
2025: Future-proofing our work
PRI CEO, David Atkin, highlights the importance of working together and adapting to face a changing external landscape, in the second of a two-part series.
Taking stock of sustainable finance policy developments
The PRI’s Director of Global Policy, Margarita Pirovska, examines how policy developments over the past year will impact the work of responsible investors.
2025: A reset moment for responsible investment
PRI CEO, David Atkin, reflects on our most recent annual flagship conference, PRI in Person - held this year in Toronto, Canada
Understanding the US federal elections for responsible investors
Gregory Hershman, PRI Head of US Policy, explains what the incoming US administration’s policy priorities mean for the work of the PRI and its signatories.
Engagement on nature and biodiversity: The imperative for investors
Investors’ ownership and investment decisions can profoundly impact nature and biodiversity.
Progressing responsible investment in Toronto: Reflections from PRI in Person 2024
PRI CEO, David Atkin, reflects on our most recent annual flagship conference, PRI in Person - held this year in Toronto, Canada
Will the next round of ‘NDCs’ accelerate the net-zero transition?
Countries are gathering for the next round of UN climate negotiations at COP29 in Baku in November. As they prepare to rachet up their climate ambition, will the next round of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) help to unlock more capital flows?
Why system-level thinking is required of responsible investors in an inflationary environment
By Nathan Fabian, Chief Sustainable Systems Officer, PRI and Takeshi Kimura, Board Director, PRI / Special Adviser to the Board, Nippon Life Insurance
How can the UK government reinvigorate its climate ambitions?
The current UK parliament’s priorities and actions will determine its ability to achieve net zero by 2050.
Part III: ESG factors and returns – a review of recent research
Prior to February 2022, research typically showed strong performance from sustainable and ESG strategies relative to the broad market. Industry research since then has looked at how this approach has held up in the wake of outperformance by energy and defence stocks.
Climate Event Season: Making the case for an enabling policy environment
PRI CEO, David Atkin, outlines what the PRI will be pressing for over the coming months, at Climate Week in New York, COP16 in Colombia, and COP29 in Azerbaijan.
The defence sector in focus: Common ESG risks
Nikolaj Halkjaer Pedersen, Senior Lead at the PRI’s Human Rights and Social Issues team, says investors should be cautious before re-assessing their defence positions.
Six takeaways from the 2024 proxy season - and why voting remains a critical tool for investors
Trends from the 850+ ESG-related shareholder resolutions, management proposals and director votes compiled on the PRI Resolution Database this proxy season.
Why companies should start implementing the SEC climate disclosure rule
Because investor demand for high-quality climate reporting is here to stay
Chinese companies accelerate ESG disclosure: Insights from PRI signatories
Three Chinese PRI signatories share their views on corporate sustainability disclosure.
Meeting investors where they’re at: PRI launches new strategy
PRI CEO, David Atkin, explains the rationale behind the PRI’s new strategy plan, which lays out how we will deliver for our signatories over the next three years.
The EU Green Deal survives the elections but needs more investor support
The EU election results will not derail the ongoing transition to a net zero economy; however, policy certainty, finance and social considerations will be crucial to ensure the necessary pace for implementation, as the PRI’s Martin Stavenhagen explains.
How to maximise the value of proxy advisers
Josephine Notaras, PRI Sustainable Financial System team Manager, looks at the way investors use proxy advisers, where there are challenges in the voting chain, and how changes could be made.
Bringing PRI in Person to Canada is an exciting prospect: Here’s why
PRI CEO, David Atkin, assesses the responsible investment landscape in Canada, the host country where we’ll next be holding our next annual conference, PRI in Person.
Delivery of the SDGs is off track. Investors are crucial in promoting human rights
Accelerated collaborative efforts from governments, investors, companies and civil society are needed, say Yanni Aissaoui-Helcke and Remi Fernandez.
UK Spring Budget - Pensions proposals silent on sustainability
The UK government’s Spring Budget put an emphasis on investments in the UK but creates more risks for long-term savers by not sufficiently addressing sustainability risks, says Nikki King, PRI Policy Analyst.
Progression Pathways design: What signatories want
Emmet McNamee explains how the PRI’s Progression Pathways provides step-by-step journeys for signatories to develop and progress their responsible investment practice.
The PRI’s new strategy consultation: Responding to a changing world
David Atkin, PRI CEO, introduces the new organisational strategy and its overarching objectives.
This proxy season presents opportunities for leading stewards
Investors can address ESG risks by holding companies and managers to account, says Bonnie Groves, Stewardship Specialist at the PRI.
Action 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.
2024: Accelerating action on responsible investment
PRI CEO, David Atkin, evaluates our ambitions for the year ahead.
Our policy progress in 2023 and outlook for 2024
The PRI’s Director of Global Policy, Margarita Pirovska, reflects on the progress of sustainable finance policy over the past year.
Reflections on COP28: A line in the sand
PRI CEO, David Atkin, reflects on some of the key outcomes of COP28
Placing human rights at the centre of the economic transition
By Davide Cerrato, Senior Policy Specialist, Human Rights and Social Issues, PRI
Addressing the ESG skills gap
By David Atkin, CEO, Principles for Responsible Investment
Accelerating responsible investment ambition in China
David Atkin, CEO of the PRI, reflects on a recent visit to China - one of our fastest-growing markets in recent years
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
ESG factors and equity returns – a review of recent industry research
By Toby Belsom, Director Investment Practices, PRI and Laura Lake, former CIO, Breckinridge Capital Advisors
California leads the way with new climate disclosure bills
By Sam VanderMeulen, Policy Analyst, Financial Policy, PRI
PRI in Person 2023 – Moving from commitments to action
By David Atkin, CEO, Principles for Responsible Investment
A call for an ISSB reporting standard on human rights and social issues
By Nikolaj Halkjær Pedersen, Senior Lead, Human Rights and Social issues, PRI
Net zero alliances and the way forward for our industry
By Nathan Fabian - Chief Sustainable Systems Officer
Evolving the PRI: how to remain mission-driven and signatory-centric in a changing world
By David Atkin, CEO, Principles for Responsible Investment
Anti-ESG bills found unified opposition in US statehouses
By Gregory Hershman, Head of US Policy, PRI
Amplification, not apathy: Investor proxy votes increasingly challenge corporates in 2023
By Bonnie Groves, Specialist, Stewardship and Yejin Hur, Intern, Stewardship
The race to net zero will be won or lost in Asia
By David Atkin, CEO, Principles for Responsible Investment
Australia’s ambition sends a positive signal for global tax transparency
By David Atkin, CEO, Principles for Responsible Investment
Taking a proactive approach to human rights
By Soh-Won Kim, Analyst, and Nikolaj Halkjær Pedersen, Senior Lead, Human Rights and Social Issues, PRI
Quarterly Signatory Update: Adapting the PRI to a changing world
By David Atkin, CEO, Principles for Responsible Investment
Responsible investment is a global concept with local flavour: reflections from Austria
By David Atkin, CEO, PRI
Pension funds need to consider beneficiaries’ sustainability preferences more – here’s why the IORP II consultation matters
By Alina Neculae, Senior Policy Analyst, EU and France, Policy, PRI
10 years since Rana Plaza: What progress has been made and what can investors do?
By Soh-Won Kim, Analyst, Human Rights and Social Issues
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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