Press releases – Page 10
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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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News and pressPRI 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.
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PRI and ERM launch project to develop private equity reporting guidance
The PRI has launched a project to develop guidance for Limited Partners (LPs) and General Partners (GPs) on how to report on and monitor the ESG integration practices of GPs during the lifetime of a fund.
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PRI releases new guide on how to integrate social issues into investment decisions
To help investors integrate social issues into their investment decisions, the PRI has released a new practical guide, ESG integration: how are social issues influencing investment decisions?
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PRI releases hedge funds due diligence questionnaire (RI DDQ)
The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) today announced the launch of the first industry-standard due diligence questionnaire (RI DDQ) for hedge funds to focus on responsible investments.
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Letter from global investors to governments of the G7 and G20 nations
This letter is signed by nearly 400 investors representing more than US$22 trillion in assets.
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PRI submits investor statement in support of introduction of Australia Modern Slavery Act
The PRI has submitted an investor statement in support of the establishment of a Modern Slavery Act in Australia to the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade of the Parliament of Australia. Australian funds HESTA, IFM Investors and Cbus led the initiative while the statement was signed ...
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International Labour Day: shining the spotlight on working conditions
Forced labout: The US$150 billion industry Although slavery was legally abolished by most countries 150 years ago, millions of men, women and children are still enslaved; according to the International Labour Organization (ILO), 21 million people are in forced labour. Other sources put this figure at nearly 46 million and ...
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PRI publishes Japan roadmap: new report makes recommendations on ESG considerations for the Japanese market
The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), UNEP FI and the Generation Foundation today published a new report — the Japan Roadmap — which builds on the report Fiduciary duty in the 21st century.
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Sustainability leaders issue call-to-action to CEOs
The PRI and UN Global Compact call for more sustainability around corporate pensions.
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PRI tackles threat of methane emissions with collaborative engagement
To encourage energy and utility companies to improve their management and disclosure of methane emissions, the PRI has launched a new global collaborative engagement, with 36 investors from 11 countries representing US$4.2 trillion in assets under management.
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PRI sets out Sustainable Financial System programme
The PRI set out its Sustainable Financial System (SFS) programme to US signatories at an event hosted by IEX in New York on 29 March.
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Why World Health Day is an investor issue
The highest level of health is a fundamental right. Despite this, two billion people globally lack access to the health-related products and services they need.
