PRI

PRI in Person

Asset owners embrace ESG

Leading asset owners have integrated ESG into their investment policies and processes in order to harness the opportunities of global systemic drivers, a panel of investors told PRI in Person.

Amanda WhiteSeptember 26, 2017

PRI in Person

Fund managers make mock pitches

Three managers presented their wares in mock mandate pitches at the PRI in Person, meant to show how leading asset owners assess their managers’ investment practices and integration of ESG.

Amanda WhiteSeptember 26, 2017

Opinion

Credit-risk analysts weighing ESG

A PRI report finds that ESG factors are slowly becoming a bigger consideration by ratings agencies in bond markets. The PRI plans industry forums to make further progress.

Carmen NuzzoSeptember 14, 2017

Opinion

Stewardship codes guide best practice

Stewardship codes have an important role in influencing company behaviour, so the PRI is pleased to hear that Australia is the latest country to ask fund managers to abide by a stewardship code.

Fiona ReynoldsAugust 9, 2017

Opinion

PRI: Assessing the ‘S’ in ESG

Policymakers worldwide are enacting laws and guidelines that give investors what they need to discover the risks and opportunities social issues present – and funds are already taking advantage.

Matt McAdamJune 9, 2017

Sustainability

Trump won’t stop climate action

Stakeholders of all stripes around the world – even in the US – vow to keep fighting climate change, despite President Trump’s decision to back the US Government out of the Paris Agreement.

Amanda WhiteJune 6, 2017