Sustainable markets

We address unsustainable aspects of markets that investors operate in, to achieve the economically efficient, sustainable financial system that responsible investors and beneficiaries need.

We work with our signatories and other stakeholders to challenge barriers to a sustainable financial system and drive meaningful data throughout markets.

Driving meaningful data

There is a global consensus that consistent, reliable and comparable sustainability data is a top priority for investors and corporations. The PRI’s Driving meaningful data (DMD) programme works on the types of data, sources and reporting frameworks needed to support responsible investors.

Sustainable financial system

The PRI recognises that the financial system is not operating sustainably and often fails society. We are working with investors, policy makers, regulators and others in the sector to reshape the system so it supports sustainable economic development. The PRI’s Sustainable financial system (SFS) programme focuses on projects in relation to Nine Priority Conditions established through our signatory consultation.

Driving meaningful data featured resources

Engaging the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)
2022-04-05T10:26:00+01:00
Under the PRI’s Driving Meaningful Data programme, we will work with our signatories to engage with the ISSB as it works to develop a global baseline of sustainability-related financial disclosure standards.
Engaging on the European Sustainability Reporting Standards
2022-05-05T08:28:00+01:00
Under PRI’s Driving Meaningful Data programme, we will work with our signatories to engage and provide feedback on the developments around the European Sustainability Reporting Standards.
Understanding the data needs of responsible investors
2024-04-22T10:38:00+01:00
Responsible investors need decision-useful data to inform their investment process and reporting. Recent developments in standards, rules and laws regarding corporate sustainability disclosure aim to address these data needs.

Sustainable financial system featured resources

In search of sustainability: private retirement systems in Australia, the UK and the US
2020-07-07T12:35:00+01:00
An examination of the sustainability of the Australian, UK and US private retirement systems with seven recommendations for policymakers and industry.
Nine priority conditions for a sustainable financial system
2017-03-27T10:31:00+01:00
Following our consultation - Sustainable financial system, principles, impact– we identified nine priority conditions that need to be addressed to transform the financial system:
Investment consultants services review
2017-12-07T11:44:00+00:00
Most consultants and their asset owner clients are failing to consider ESG issues in investment practice – despite growing evidence of the financial materiality of ESG issues to portfolio value.