All Environmental issues articles
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Policy engagementPRI response to call for evidence on the EU Taxonomy climate and environmental delegated acts
The European Commission has launched a four-week call for evidence ahead of its upcoming review of EU Taxonomy technical screening criteria. The review will aim to make targeted amendments to clarify the criteria, improve definitions, remove disproportionate requirements, and improve consistency with recent legislation.
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Policy engagementPRI reaction to European Commission's revision of the SFDR
The European Commission has published the long-awaited revision of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR)
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Policy engagementJoint investor statement on EU voluntary sustainability reporting standard
EU: EFAMA, Eurosif, and PRI call for a credible and proportionate voluntary sustainability reporting standard for companies with over 250 employees that will fall outside of the CSRD scope
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PRI Web PageCall for signatories to join the Climate Reference Group
The PRI is launching a Climate Reference Group, for which signatories are now invited to apply.
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Policy engagementLetters of congratulations to newly appointed EU Executive Vice Presidents and Commissioners
EU: PRI’s CEO, David Atkin, congratulates seven key EU Executive Vice Presidents and Commissioners on their appointment for the next five-year term in President von der Leyen’s cabinet.
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PRI Web PagePress statement: PRI reaction to Mario Draghi’s report on the competitiveness of the EU
EU: Mario Draghi’s report on the competitiveness of the EU economy provides a thorough analysis of the multiple challenges faced by European industry and companies to remain competitive at the global level.
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Policy engagementPRI response to ADGM Discussion Paper on Enhancing the Sustainable Finance Regulatory Framework for ADGM
MEIMA and the PRI have collaborated in relation to the Discussion Paper No. 1 of 2024 Enhancing the Sustainable Finance Regulatory Framework for ADGM.
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Policy engagementLetter to re-elected EU Commission President: Future-proofing the Green Deal to lead the global net zero economy
EU: PRI’s CEO, David Atkin, congratulates Commission President Von der Leyen on her reelection for her second five-year term, and encourages her to build on the legacy of the Green Deal to ensure it is competitive, fair, and resilient.
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PRI Web PageCall for signatories to join the Nature Reference Group
The PRI is launching a Nature Reference Group.
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PRI Web PageStepping Up on Biodiversity: What the Kunming‑Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework means for responsible investors
Investors should invest in innovative financial solutions to address biodiversity risks and help mobilise the required US$200bn per year by 2030, according to the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). This is one of three key recommendations of a new report launched today by UNEP FI, the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) ...
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PRI Web PagePRI in a Changing World
A short video introducing the PRI in a Changing World signatory consultation - on the future of responsible investment; the PRI’s vision, mission and purpose; and the value we provide to signatories.
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PRI Web PageThe PRI at COP15
The PRI attended the CBD’s 15th conference (COP15) in December in Montré al, Canada, alongside a delegation of 34 signatories, to elevate the financial sector’s voice and unpack the relevant developments for investors.
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PRI Web PageFinancial sector statement on biodiversity for COP15
The PRI invited signatories to sign an ambitious new statement calling on world leaders to agree a global economic plan for halting and reversing nature loss, ahead of the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) in early December.
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PRI Web PageInvestor action on climate change: A PRI-Novethic assessment of global investor practices
For long-term investors, safeguarding investments requires mitigation of climate change.