Become a signatory

Signing the internationally-recognised Principles for Responsible Investment allows your organisation to publicly demonstrate its commitment to incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into its investment decision making and ownership practices.

Benefits of being a signatory

  • A global collaborative network

    • Join a dynamic community of forward-thinking investors committed to driving positive change. As a PRI signatory, you’ll gain unparalleled access to a global network.
    • Engage with like-minded peers, share best practices and participate in collaborative initiatives that amplify the collective impact of responsible investment.

  • Cutting-edge research and resources

    • Stay ahead of the curve with PRI’s rich repository of research, tools and resources.
    • Access valuable case studies, industry reports and training materials designed to empower your responsible investment initiatives.
    • Get involved with collaborative projects that contribute to the ongoing development of sustainable investment strategies and position yourself as a leader in the evolving landscape of ESG investing.
    • Take advantage of the signatory discount on our Academy courses to upskill your organisation in the latest thinking in responsible investment.

  • Transparent reporting

    • Showcase your commitment to accountability and transparency. PRI signatories report activities annually, providing stakeholders with clear insights into your ESG practices.
    • Demonstrate your dedication to responsible investment and track your progress by disclosing information on ESG integration and engagement efforts, building trust with clients, regulators and the broader investment community.

Eligibility

We welcome the following types of organisations. Click below for the PRI’s definition of our signatory categories.

Definition of an asset owner

  • Long-term investment motivation
  • Institutional investor at the top of the investment chain, directly accountable to beneficiaries or the government
  • Investment discretion, including asset allocation, over all or most of its assets (e.g. not subject to the direction of independent financial advisors (IFAs), or beneficiaries) and  
  • Stable non-commercial governance arrangements or legislative frameworks (i.e. capital preservation and/or retirement provision is the primary motive, and they are answerable to pensioners or the government rather than shareholders).  

Definition of an investment manager

  • Make investment decisions according to guidelines stated in investment management agreements (IMAs) or fund formation documents and/or  
  • Majority of assets subject to the direction of asset owners, IFAs or beneficiaries  

Definition of a service provider

  • Provide investment advice to asset owners or investment managers, such as asset allocation and manager/product selection or  
  • Deliver services such as proxy voting, data, etc.  

If you have a specific query about your organisation’s category, please email [email protected]. For a general overview, join one of our group information calls.

If your organisation doesn’t fit any of the three categories above, and you are a non-profit peer organisation, we would welcome you as a Network Supporter.

Final categorisation decisions are made at the PRI’s discretion. For your next steps in becoming a signatory, see the “Find out more and apply today” section below.

 

What do I need to become a PRI signatory?

Our application form is quick and straightforward. Before you start, please ensure you have the following two documents on hand, as well as key organisational and contact information:

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1Declaration form

Your organisation’s declaration form, which signals your ongoing commitment to the Principles. This must be signed by your CEO (or equivalent) using your company letterhead.


Download the relevant declaration form here:

2Organisation group structure

If you are part of a larger organisation or a subsidiary, you will need to submit an organisation chart showing legal entities in the group structure. If you are unsure how being part of a group will impact your application, please refer to page 7 of our signatory sign-up guidelines or contact us for more information.

Fees

The PRI is a not-for-profit organisation and signatory fees and other revenues are spent on delivering value to our diverse signatories, driving responsible investment through opportunities for learning and development, sharing best practices and collaborative engagement.

Annual signatory fees

The annual signatory fee is pro-rated on signing then payable each April and is scaled according to each signatory’s category.

Fees are calculated based on signatories’ latest AUM (for asset owners and investment managers) or number of investment staff (for service providers).

To view our current fees, please select your category in the “Find out more and apply today” section below.

Find out more and apply today

To find out more and apply for membership, click the appropriate category link below.

After you join

For more details on your next steps on becoming a member, see our Getting started as a signatory page.

Reporting

Once you are a member of the PRI, asset owners and investment managers will be included in our annual reporting cycle. New signatories don’t have to report in their first year (grace period), but we encourage them to do so to become familiar with the process. A new signatory can choose to report voluntarily during this period and can opt for their report to remain confidential.

If you would like to report for the current year, you will need to be an approved signatory before the reporting window opens, so please apply with plenty of time to process your application. If your application is not approved and paid before the reporting window is open, you will not be able to report until the following year.

The six steps to becoming a PRI signatory

  1. Declaration

    Sign the declaration form and commit to the Principles for Responsible Investment.

  2. Apply

    Complete the online application form above. This process typically takes 30 minutes to complete.

  3. Review

    We will review your application. While we aim to process your application as quickly as possible, please allow up to four weeks for this.

  4. Engage

    Should we have any queries or comments about your application, we will engage with you directly to resolve them. Resolution time will vary depending on the nature of the query, missing information or whether your organisation meets our sign-up criteria.

  5. Approval

    Upon application approval, you will receive your invoice within one week.

  6. Payment

    Congratulations! Upon payment of your invoice, you are officially a signatory of the PRI. You will receive a welcome email within 24 hours of payment receipt and be added to the signatory directory on our website within one week.