All Asset owners articles – Page 3
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Thought leadershipUK: Integrating sustainability goals across the investment industry
A number of policy measures could enable UK investors to pursue positive sustainability impacts through their investments, in particular where that is relevant to financial returns.
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News and pressShould policymakers, the investment community and lawyers act more progressively on sustainable finance impact? A new report says yes
The new paper from the PRI in partnership with UNEP FI and the Generation Foundation, “Legal Framework for Impact (United Kingdom): integrating sustainability goals across the investment industry” recommends UK regulators, investors and finance lawyers support a shift in investment practice to accelerate a sustainable financial system.
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Thought leadershipAustralia: Integrating sustainability goals across the investment industry
Five policy and regulatory reforms could help investors pursue environmental and social goals, and two further measures should also be considered.
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Technical guideIncorporating climate change in private markets: An investor resource guide
A guide on the publicly available resources and initiatives available for direct and indirect private equity and real assets equity investors to help them incorporate climate change considerations in their investment process.
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Blog postWhat does PRI data tell us about asset owner action on responsible investment?
By Toby Belsom, Director of Investment Practices, PRI
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PodcastExploring asset owners’ responsible investment practices
In this episode Laura de Ornelas, PRI’s Empowering Asset Owners Director, speaks to Jenny Kvaskova and Tim Manuel from Aon. They explore the insights into Asset Owners’ responsible investment practices, particularly how they differ across geographies and Asset Owner segments.
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Case studyÖhman Fonder and Folksam: Taking on Amazon’s approach to human rights
Human rights case study
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DDQDiversity, equity and inclusion DDQ for institutional investors
This due diligence questionnaire (DDQ) is designed to help institutional investors understand how investment managers and investment consultants approach diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within their own organisations, through their investment activities or the manager research process
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Engagement guideUnlocking the potential of investor stewardship in China: towards a more sustainable economy
How Chinese policy makers can improve the country’s regulatory framework for effective stewardship, including for addressing ESG issues
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WebinarClosing the funding gap: responsible investment in emerging markets
Investment in emerging markets remains substantially below the levels required to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement. In this webinar, we’ll explore how investors and other stakeholders can help close this gap - from developments at the policy level, to asset allocation and engagement with portfolio companies.
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Case studyKfW Capital: Paving the way for a more sustainable venture capital ecosystem
KfW Capital outlines the processes and frameworks it has developed to conduct ESG due diligence on venture capital managers.
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Thought leadershipEuropean Union: Empowering investors to pursue sustainability goals
New measures are needed to enable mainstream EU investors to pursue environmental and social goals
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Case studyWafra: Taking a holistic approach to ESG diligence in venture capital
Wafra Inc. discusses its practical approach to ESG integration, which focuses on financially or operationally material issues.
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Discussion paperClosing the funding gap: The case for ESG incorporation and sustainability outcomes in emerging markets
How investors can use responsible investment practices to manage risk and meet return objectives while working towards closing the emerging markets funding gap.
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Blog postInvestor Climate Action Plans & net zero targets: opportunities for progress in 2022
By Hamish Stewart, Senior Associate, Climate Change, PRI & Rahnuma Chowdhury, Investor Climate Action Lead, UNEP FI
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DDQResponsible investment DDQ for listed equity investors
This due diligence questionnaire (DDQ) has been developed to help investors understand and evaluate listed equity managers’ approaches to responsible investment.
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WebinarProxy Season 2022: tools and resources from the PRI on voting and collaboration
This webinar will explore the tools and resources that PRI offers to support investors through the busy proxy season, including through the newly updated Collaboration Platform and Resolution Database, and its integrated vote pre-declaration system.
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RecordingPutting the Principles into practice: Principle 1
Learn how the PRI can support signatories implement Principle 1: incorporating ESG issues into investment processes across asset classes. We present the tools and guidance PRI has developed to help - regardless of your investment objectives or strategies
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WebinarMarket review: trends in ESG incorporation
In this session the panelists will explore key trends in ESG investing observed.
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WebinarTransforming responsible investment beliefs into action
This session will examine the journey and main challenges asset owners face when moving from beliefs into action.
