We are delighted to announce the shortlisted entries for the 2022 PRI Awards.

The winner of each category will be announced on 1 December at PRI in Person & Online in Barcelona, at which time we will also publish the winning and shortlisted case studies in full.

We would like to thank the independent judging panel for their time and expertise in reviewing this year’s submissions.

ESG incorporation initiative of the year 

EntryOrganisationCountry
Facilitating Climate Transition - Application of Carbon Emission Database China Southern Asset Management China
Investa managed funds targeting 100% green finance Investa Property Group Australia
Climate-Integrated Strategic Asset Allocation Neuberger Berman US
SEB Investment Management Sustainability Score SEB Investment Management Sweden
’Man-and-Machine’ – ESG Investing in ASEAN UOB Asset Management Singapore

ESG research innovation of the year

EntryOrganisationCountry
abrdn’s climate scenario and analytics platform abrdn UK
Measuring supply chain climate risk exposure AQR Capital US
WWF Water Risk Filter British International Investments (BII) UK
FTSE Russell Research - COP26 Net Zero Atlas FTSE Russell, an LSEG business UK
Deforestation-related risks in the Brazilian meatpacking industry: Impacts on JBS, Marfrig and Minerva NINT Brazil

Stewardship initiative of the year

EntryOrganisationCountry
Engagement Tipping Points: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference Acadian Asset Management US
Improving standards of company engagement with First Nations people ACSI Australia
AB ESG Engagement Campaign – Modern Slavery AllianceBernstein US
Sustainable Proteins Engagement FAIRR Initiative UK
Votes Against Slavery Rathbones Group UK

Real-world impact of the year 

EntryOrganisationCountry
A Private, Scalable Market Solution for Preserving and Rehabilitating Housing and Dedicated Social Programming for America’s Workforce - Bridge Workforce & Affordable Housing Strategy Bridge Investment Group US
Jewel City Precinct Divercity Urban Property Fund South Africa
Net Zero emissions FAMA Investimentos Brazil
Simpl. Meridiam France
Trill Impact Trill Impact AB Sweden

Emerging markets initiative of the year

The shortlist for this award is comprised of the highest-scoring qualifying entries in the other four categories.

EntryCategoryOrganisationCountry
Facilitating Climate Transition - Application of Carbon Emission Database ESG Incorporation China Southern Asset Management China
Jewel City Precinct Real World impact Divercity Urban Property Fund South Africa
Net Zero emissions Real-world impact FAMA Investimentos Brazil
Collective engagement of integrity and anti-corruption Stewardship Previ - Caixa de Previdência dos Funcionários do Banco do Brasil Brazil
Deforestation-related risks in the Brazilian meatpacking industry: Impacts on JBS, Marfrig and Minerva ESG Research NINT Brazil