The PRI is part of the Nature Positive Initiative, supporting broader, longer-term efforts to deliver nature-positive outcomes by halting and reversing nature degradation. With the increasing focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in investment decision-making, responsible investing has become a key consideration for many investors. The PRI principles provide a framework for integrating ESG factors into investment practices, promoting sustainable and ethical investing.
Spring, PRI's investor stewardship initiative on nature, launches with the support of a group of over 200 investors managing US $15 trillion in assets. This initiative highlights the importance of investor engagement in promoting positive environmental outcomes. By actively engaging with companies on their ESG practices, investors can drive positive change and encourage sustainable business practices.
Our global policy work supports policy alignment, clarity, and effectiveness across jurisdictions, through guidance on foundational policy reforms including ESG disclosure requirements and regulatory frameworks. By advocating for transparent and consistent ESG reporting standards, the PRI aims to create a more sustainable and responsible investment landscape.
The event is for academic researchers in sustainability and will also be an opportunity for academics and investors to engage with each other. Collaboration between academia and the investment community is essential for advancing responsible investing practices and promoting sustainable development. By sharing knowledge and expertise, researchers and investors can work together to address pressing environmental and social issues.
The Collaborative Sovereign Engagement on Climate Change is an investor-led, PRI-coordinated initiative to support governments to act on climate change. Through engagement with policymakers and advocacy for climate-friendly policies, investors can contribute to global efforts to mitigate climate change and promote a low-carbon economy.
This report finds that signatories have continued to enhance their RI practices, with RI policies becoming more detailed and comprehensive. By continuously improving their responsible investment practices, signatories demonstrate their commitment to ESG integration and sustainable investing. This ongoing evolution reflects the growing importance of ESG considerations in the investment decision-making process.
Excluding high-emitting companies from sustainable funds is counterproductive. Many of the most popular sustainable investment strategies focus on divesting from companies with poor ESG performance. By excluding high-emitting companies, investors can align their portfolios with their values and promote positive environmental outcomes.
It sets out a five-step process for developing an organizational approach to biodiversity, designed to guide organizations through a deliberate and systematic approach to biodiversity conservation. By incorporating biodiversity considerations into their investment strategies, organizations can support conservation efforts and contribute to the preservation of natural ecosystems.
Signing the internationally-recognized Principles for Responsible Investment allows your organization to publicly demonstrate its commitment to responsible investing. By becoming a signatory, organizations signal their dedication to integrating ESG factors into their investment practices and promoting sustainable and ethical investing principles.
