Progression Pathways

Progression Pathways is a new voluntary framework designed to help signatories advance their responsible investment practices in a way that suits their needs.

The pathways are currently being developed by the PRI in consultation with our signatories. Find out more below.

An introduction to Progression Pathways

What are Progression Pathways?

A video explainer of the PRI’s new tailored approach to supporting PRI signatories in their responsible investment practices.

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Progression Pathways: what are they and when will they be available?

Details on how Progression Pathways will support signatories develop their responsible investment practices.

Background to the Progression Pathways project

Responding to signatory needs

In 2022, the PRI conducted a global signatory consultation - PRI in a Changing World - to explore key issues for the future of responsible investment and the PRI’s role in it. The consultation involved 38 workshops held across 30 cities and a webinar that reached more than 750 signatories.

In February 2023, the PRI board reviewed the consultation results , which found that more than 80% of signatories believed they should be able to demonstrate their progress in terms more relevant to them, as PRI CEO David Atkin outlined in this blog .

The co-design process

In October 2023, the PRI embarked on a large-scale co-design with signatories. Hundreds of active signatories attended in-person and online workshops, took part in focus groups, participated in 1:1 interviews, and completed in-depth surveys. In March 2024, the PRI published a blog update on the co-design process (additional opportunities for signatories to be involved will be available in 2025).

Integrating Progression Pathways into the PRI Strategy

The PRI embedded signatory progression into its Strategy Plan 2024-27, and the three pathways will be available to use in 2025. Plans for Reporting in 2025 are outlined in this R&A Update.