Press releases – Page 10
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PRI welcomes launch of the FSC stewardship standard
The PRI today welcomed the launch of Australia’s first compulsory asset stewardship code for fund managers by the Financial Services Council (FSC).
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Proxy season 2017: analysing the trends
With the 2017 proxy season now complete, it is time to take stock of the outcomes, analyse the voting trends and learn lessons for next year.
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The PRI is recruiting for two new working groups looking at the SDGs: asset allocation and active ownership
The PRI is recruiting for two new working groups looking at the SDGs: asset allocation and active ownership.
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PRI rolls out private equity fund terms guide
The PRI has today launched guidance on the incorporation of ESG provisions in private equity fund terms, the result of a year-long consultation with PRI signatories, expert counsel and industry associations.
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Quarterly update: Blueprint and climate change top of our agenda
Quarterly update: Blueprint and climate change top of our agenda.
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PRI launches Germany roadmap
The PRI, UNEP FI and The Generation Foundation have published their eighth roadmap – The Germany roadmap – which builds on the report Fiduciary duty in the 21st century.
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PRI publishes new report on ESG factors in credit risk analysis
Building on the successful launch of the ESG in Credit Ratings Statement last year, the PRI has produced a report outlining how investors and credit rating agencies (CRAs) are paying heed to environmental, social and governance factors (ESG) in credit risk analysis.
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Five oil majors risk 30% of potential investments on projects ‘unneeded’ in a 2⁰C world
Five of the world’s six largest listed oil companies risk wasting more than 30% of possible spending on upstream projects that are high-cost and surplus to supply needs in a 2⁰C world, with ExxonMobil most exposed.
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PRI perspective: investors must drive implementation of the FSB Task Force final report
The FSB Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) marks a turning point on how companies, banks, insurers, investors and regulators understand and respond to climate risk and opportunity.
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Have your say on the direction of our private equity work
The PRI has launched a survey for private equity signatories to understand their priorities and views on the direction of our private equity programme.
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FCA Asset Management Market Study: Final Report
Today, the FCA published its asset management market study final report.
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PRI undertakes work with Willis Towers Watson on megatrends
The PRI and Willis Towers Watson have today announced that they are collaborating on a project to produce a report on megatrends.
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New guide reinforces benefits of engagement on director nominations
The PRI has launched a paper outlining the benefits and challenges of investor-company dialogue on director nominations, featuring best practices and lessons learnt from the US and France.
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European Commission calls for ‘deep re-engineering of the financial system’ to support sustainable economies
The European Commission has taken unprecedented steps to bring sustainability into the heart of Europe’s capital markets.
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PRI launches South Africa roadmap
Today, the PRI, UNEP FI and The Generation Foundation published a new report – The South Africa Roadmap– which builds on the report Fiduciary duty in the 21st century.
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World Environment Day: why climate change matters
At the time of writing on World Environment Day, it’s been four days since US President Donald Trump announced that he would pull the US out of the Paris Agreement – the historic and ambitious agreement by 195 countries to limit their emissions to 2 degrees, with the ultimate goal ...
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Global investors support government action on tobacco control
53 investors, health systems, pension funds and insurers, representing US$3.8 trillion in assets under management, have signed a statement to the World Health Organization (WHO) representatives and national health ministers openly supporting stronger regulation around tobacco control.
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PRI releases briefing document on US regulation and climate change
In a move to bring clarity to proposed changes in the US around policy and regulation issues, the PRI has released a briefing document for both US and global signatories. Since President Trump took office in January this year and began to assemble his administration, the political tide has turned ...
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PRI teams with CFA Institute for global study on ESG investing
The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) and CFA Institute today announced that they will collaborate on a global study on environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing in a move to determine how widely ESG issues are used by mainstream investors.
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PRI announces Blueprint for sustainable investing: new document outlines organisation’s priorities for the next 10 years
The PRI has set out its priorities for the next ten years in its recently-released Blueprint for responsible investment.