Driving Meaningful Data – publications

Publications showcase our analysis and positions on sustainability reporting practices and standard-setting developments.

Publications

Climate data and net zero: Closing the gap on investors’ data needs
2023-09-04T08:03:00+01:00
Investors need robust and reliable climate data to deliver and credibly report on their net zero commitments. However, there are gaps in the data currently available. This report explores where those gaps are and looks at what action could be taken by data providers and other stakeholders to build a ...
PRI response to ISSB consultation on agenda priorities
2023-09-01T10:54:00+01:00
The PRI published a response to the ISSB’s consultation on its next two-year workplan, setting out recommendations on how the ISSB should prioritise its future activities and research projects across sustainability topics to better meet investor data needs.
PRI response to ISSB Consultation on Internationalising SASB Standards
2023-08-03T08:52:00+01:00
The PRI welcomes the ISSB’s proposed methodology to internationalise references within the SASB Standards, which are now part of the IFRS Foundation, and recommends future enhancements to the Standards to better meet the data needs of responsible investors.
Joint statement from EFAMA, Eurosif, IIGCC, PRI and UNEP FI on European Sustainability Reporting Standards
2023-07-07T10:28:00+01:00
Consultation on the PRI’s Investor Data Needs Framework
2023-06-21T07:55:00+01:00
The PRI is consulting on its Investor Data Needs (IDN) Framework from 20 June 2023 to 20 December 2023.
Understanding the data needs of responsible investors: The PRI’s investor data needs framework
2023-06-20T07:39:00+01:00
This paper sets out the PRI’s Investor Data Needs Framework, which offers a structure to identify decision-useful corporate sustainability data for responsible investors.
Investor associations call for preserving the timeline and integrity of the CSRD and ESRS Set 1
2023-04-11T07:00:00+01:00
This PRI letter, co-authored with Eurosif, urges the European Commission to maintain the integrity and timeline for implementation of the CSRD and corresponding ESRS Set 1.
Briefing: ISSB decisions on the first set of IFRS Sustainability Standards
2023-03-24T14:20:00+00:00
From September 2022 to February 2023 the IFRS Foundation’s International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) made decisions on its first set of Sustainability Standards. This briefing note summarises all ISSB decisions and therefore provides insight on what information investors might receive from portfolio companies reporting against the final Standards.
PRI supports progress on IFRS Sustainability Standards
2023-01-09T10:19:00+00:00
This PRI statement welcomes the efforts by the IFRS Foundation and IOSCO to develop a globally shared baseline for reporting on sustainability-related financial information, encourages continued work towards this objective and calls for interoperability between the future IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards and jurisdictional initiatives.
Sustainability information is crucial for valuing companies – and high-quality data is key
2022-12-12T10:40:00+00:00
René van Merrienboer, Director of Sustainable Markets, PRI, and Pepijn Rijvers, Executive Vice-President, Redefining Value, World Business Council for Sustainable Development
PRI statement on draft European Sustainability Reporting Standards
2022-11-25T09:11:00+00:00
This PRI statement welcomes the latest draft European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) by the European Financial Advisory Group (EFRAG) and sets out five priority elements that co-legislators should retain within the final standards.
Briefing: A comparative analysis of draft climate disclosure rules and standards
2022-10-05T09:00:00+01:00
Similarities and differences across major climate-related disclosure requirements proposed this year, and a comparison with the recommendations and guidance from the TCFD.
CSRD and ESRS: how EU corporate sustainability reporting is evolving
2022-09-22T08:00:00+01:00
By Hazell Ransome, Senior Policy Analyst, EU, PRI; and Benjamin Taylor, Analyst, Driving Meaningful Data, PRI
PRI consultation response on Exposure Draft European Sustainability Reporting Standards
2022-08-08T11:58:00+01:00
The PRI welcomes the publication of Exposure Draft European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) by the European Financial Advisory Group (EFRAG) and is broadly supportive of their content. Our recommendations seek to ensure that reporting under the ESRS meets the information needs of responsible investors.
Review of trends in ESG reporting requirements for investors
2022-08-03T13:07:00+01:00
An overview of environmental, social and governance reporting requirements for investors around the world and the trends driving the disclosures
PRI consultation response on International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) Exposure Drafts
2022-07-28T14:05:00+01:00
The PRI supports the ISSB’s mission to deliver a high-quality global baseline of sustainability-related financial disclosures and welcomes the structure and content of Exposure Drafts. Our recommendations seek to ensure that reporting under IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards meets the information needs of responsible investors.
Understanding Investors’ Data Needs
2022-06-01T10:38:00+01:00
There are large gaps in decision-useful data for investors on sustainability-related issues, particularly outside of climate. Corporate reporting standard setters (e.g. the International Sustainability Standards Board), policy makers and regulators are working to fill these gaps through new sustainability-related 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.
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.
Draft Position Paper – TRWG prototype climate and general disclosure requirements
2022-02-02T08:25:00+00:00
[Region: Global] The PRI welcomes the publication of prototypes developed by the Technical Readiness Working Group. To inform further development of the Sustainability Disclosure Standards led by the ISSB, this position paper explains how the current recommendations could be enhanced to better meet the reporting needs of responsible investors.
Bridging the gaps in sustainable corporate-investor communication
2021-11-24T09:42:00+00:00
By Morgan Slebos, Director Sustainable Markets, PRI and Joss Tantram, Director, Redefining Value, WBCSD
Flying blind - The glaring absence of climate risks in financial reporting
2021-09-16T15:00:00+01:00
More than 70% of listed companies that represent some of the world’s largest carbon-polluters, alongside most of their external auditors, are not fully accounting for climate-related risks in financial statements. This is despite significant financial risks faced from the climate crisis and net-zero pledges made by many.
PRI consultation response on EFRAG’s proposed Due Process Procedures
2021-09-15T16:20:00+01:00
The PRI welcomes the proposed processes and recommends maximising user and preparer input and engaging with and contributing to global sustainability reporting initiatives.
Climate Accounting Analyses
2021-06-24T06:27:00+01:00
In Sept 2020 investor groups including the PRI called upon companies to reflect climate-related risks in financial reporting. Between March and May 2021, the PRI commissioned a series of climate accounting analyses for 52 Climate Action 100+ focus companies coordinated by PRI and AIGCC. These analyses, available to download below, ...
PRI response to IFRS Foundation Consultation Paper on Sustainability Reporting
2020-12-08T16:37:00+00:00
The PRI welcomes the IFRS Foundation’s proposal for a Sustainability Standards Board, and recommends that this covers all sustainability topics, builds on existing initiatives and adopts a modular approach to harmonisation that recognises the different perspectives and needs across jurisdictions and stakeholders.
Driving meaningful data: financial materiality, sustainability performance and sustainability outcomes
2020-09-24T05:00:00+01:00
‘Driving meaningful data throughout markets’ is a key PRI Blueprint target. It aims to enable the flow of reliable and comparable data from corporations through the investment chain to beneficiaries and clients. Investors state that ESG is a particular concern. They regularly report to the PRI that a lack of ...