Press releases – Page 9
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The PRI announces its newly-formed Francophone Advisory Committee
The PRI is delighted to unveil the composition of its new Francophone Advisory Committee.
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PRI joins leading Arctic scientists and business leaders at Davos gathering
The PRI, leading Arctic scientists, and business and thought leaders, including Nobel Prize winner, Joseph Stiglitz, met in Davos this week to discuss how to tackle the problems presented by climate change.
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Quarterly update: climate activity firmly on the agenda
As we begin 2018, we look back on what was another busy year for the PRI.
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UK government considers broadening social impact decision making for retirement plans
The Department for Work and Pensions has set out its recommendation that the Investment Regulations should be amended to require trustees to state their policies in relation to ESG issues.
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PRI and Willis Towers Watson launch new report on megatrends
The PRI and Willis Towers Watson have launched a new report Responding to megatrends: investment institutions trend index 2017, which outlines the key megatrends that are impacting the global economy, financial system and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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One Planet Summit: Paris Agreement alive and well to fuel 2018 investor action
The spirit of the Paris Agreement was renewed this week on the second anniversary of its launch.
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PRI welcomes new board members following recent elections
The PRI today announced the results of its 2017 board elections:
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PRI publishes investment consultant services review
Investment consultants advise on the investment practices of trillions of dollars worldwide.
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PRI calls on France and more countries to support TCFD recommendations
By Sagarika Chatterjee and Fiona Reynolds
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Shifting perceptions: ESG credit risk and ratings wins big at Savvy Investor Awards 2017
The PRI paper, Shifting perceptions: ESG, credit risk and ratings has been judged the winner of the “Best ESG Paper 2017” in the Savvy Investor Awards 2017.
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The PRI and BIICL publish summary of discussions on PE and human rights due diligence
The PRI and the British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) convened a workshop to explore the implications of expectations (if any) on human rights due diligence (HRDD) by private equity investors, firms and/or their portfolio companies, and to discuss what guidance or direction might be needed.
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UN Alliance for SDG Finance
An estimated $5-7 trillion a year is needed to realise the 2030 agenda for sustainable development worldwide.
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PRI wins Outstanding Industry Contribution gong at IPE awards
The PRI took home the Outstanding Industry Contribution award this week at the Investments and Pensions Europe ceremony in Prague.
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PRI launches guide to address ESG risk in the supply chain for private markets investors
Supply chains feature among the top ESG concerns named by private markets investors.
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Reflecting on COP23: now is the time for investors to work together to tackle climate change and meet the terms of the Paris Agreement
Following COP23 in Bonn, it is apparent that though we have come far in agreeing a framework for addressing climate change, there is still much to be done if we are to succeed in meeting the terms of the Paris Agreement; success is not assured without increased ambition.
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PRI launches online platform to enhance academic-investor dialogue
The PRI has today launched the Academic Network Online – a unique platform that will connect 4,000 academics and investment practitioners to enhance dialogue and foster relationship-building.
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PRI announces plans to reimagine, look beyond modern portfolio theory
Examining the limitations of modern portfolio theory (MPT), the PRI has announced a programme of activities designed to analyse and consider the possibilities of investment decision making.
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News and pressNew briefing highlights red flags, recommendations for ensuring responsible working practices in apparel companies
To help investors combat poor working practices in their investee companies’ apparel supply chains, the PRI has released An investor briefing on the apparel industry: moving the needle on responsible labour practices.
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Five compelling reasons why investors should engage with the SDGs: PRI, PwC
The investment community should become more engaged with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) according to a new report, The SDG investment case, from the PRI and PwC on why the investment community should adopt an active role in achieving real world impact through implementation of the SDGs
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Investors progressing on climate action, but more needs to be done before 2020
Global investors are moving forwards on climate action, but more attention is needed to incorporate climate change within investment strategies and products to bend the emissions curve by 2020.
