All Governance issues articles – Page 3
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WebinarVenture Capital: how should ESG be adapted for the asset class
Following the publication of the PRI’s discussion paper on responsible investment in venture capital in January, this session will explore why ESG in the asset class needs to develop further and how it can be appropriately tailored to early-stage companies.
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Discussion paperThe investor case for responsible political engagement
Investors working towards sustainability objectives must ensure that their portfolio companies are conducting political engagement in a responsible manner
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Discussion paperWhat is tax fairness and what does it mean for investors?
This paper explores the concept of tax fairness, outlines the rationale for investor action and the steps that the PRI intends to take to support signatories on this issue
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WebinarPRI Digital Conference: Designing mandates for impact
This session will explore some of the challenges and opportunities for both asset owners and investment consultants to take the next step in incorporating outcomes into the design of mandates.
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Case studyEngagement International: Addressing responsible tax
Engagement International helps institutional investors act as active responsible owners through corporate engagement.
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WebinarESG factors and municipal bond yields
The PRI Academic Network Week was hosted across five days between 13-17 September 2021.
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WebinarThe Risk and Return of Impact Investing Funds
The PRI Academic Network Week was hosted across five days between 13-17 September 2021
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WebinarOn ESG investing: heterogeneous preferences, information, and asset prices
The PRI Academic Network Week was hosted across five days between 13-17 September 2021
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WebinarCorporate governance in India: what investors need to know
This webinar, co-hosted by PRI and the Asian Corporate Governance Association (ACGA) is the last in a series of webinars focused on corporate governance in Asia and will explore the outlook for corporate governance in India in 2021 and beyond. A panel of experts will share their views on areas ...
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PodcastThe proposed global tax reforms – can they eliminate profit shifting?
Our guest speakers, Alex Cobham from Tax Justice Network and Ryan Gurule from the FACT Coalition will be sharing their insights on the global tax reforms and implications for investors.
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ArticleESG-linked pay: What does the research say?
This article examines the academic evidence around ESG-linked pay and the role it can play in incentivising and rewarding ESG performance
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ArticleESG-linked pay: Recommendations for investors
A set of investor recommendations on driving more meaningful integration of ESG metrics in executive pay, including through voting
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Thought leadershipGlobal trends in corporate tax disclosure
Corporate tax practices are coming under increasing scrutiny from governments and investors, amid concerns about the use of aggressive tax avoidance practices. Companies employing strategies such as profit shifting could be exposing themselves to growing reputational and regulatory risks, which have the potential to directly impact their profitability.
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WebinarCorporate Governance in South East Asia: What Investors Need to Know
In May 2021, the PRI and Asian Corporate Governance Association (ACGA) co-hosted this webinar, as part of a series of webinars focused on corporate governance in Asia, and explored the outlook for corporate governance in SE Asia in 2021.
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WebinarCorporate Governance in China: What Investors Need to Know
This webinar will focus on investor expectations, current practice, and outlook for corporate governance in China in 2021.
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WebinarGovernance assessment: a similar approach for equities vs. debt investors?
Governance evaluation is prominent in ESG analysis and security pricing. During this webinar, we will explore whether and to what extent governance factors are assessed differently by equity and fixed income investors, including relevant metrics.
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WebinarEngaging on Whistleblowing: The Value for Investors
This webinar will explore the relevance of whistleblowing for investors and launch the PRI engagement guidance on whistleblowing. The discussion will cover the investor perspective, implications of recent regulatory developments such as the EU Whistleblower Protection Directive, and include perspectives from a former whistleblower.
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Engagement guideWhistleblowing: why and how to engage with your investee companies
Transparency International defines whistleblowing as the disclosure or reporting of wrongdoing. We use a broad framing of whistleblowing mechanisms to include those arrangements that encourage employees, customers and suppliers to speak up and share information on activities that violate a company’s ethical code of conduct, its legal and regulatory requirements ...
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Case studyCorporate Governance 2020 Annual Study – performance of Latin American companies
Case study by GovernArt and Vigeo Eiris Chile SpA
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ArticleTheme 3: Covid-19, privacy rights and cyber security risks
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, governments have introduced measures around bio-surveillance, censorship and misinformation that could have significant impacts on privacy rights.
