All Social issues articles – Page 5
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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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Case studyThe Westly Group: Helping to build diverse teams for the future
The Westly Group highlights how its diversity work across deal sourcing, due diligence, portfolio management and internal hiring is starting to deliver notable results.
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Case studyFin Capital: ESG incorporation in venture capital investment
Fin Capital on why ESG metrics are as important as financial measurements and how it works with companies to close any identified gaps.
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Case studyOpenspace Ventures: ESG value creation work at start-ups
Openspace Ventures on how it works with companies to create long-term value creation strategies that can scale sustainable businesses.
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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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WebinarWhat is a social taxonomy and why do investors need one?
Against the backdrop of the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance’s new report on the design of a social taxonomy, the panel will discuss the key ideas behind extending the Taxonomy Regulation to cover social objectives, as well as the merits and concerns of which investors should be aware.
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WebinarSpotlight on infrastructure: integrating social issues
This session will explore these issues in relation to the energy transition, and the tools available for emerging market investors to take action in order to address them.
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PodcastESG leadership in listed equity episode 4
In this episode of the PRI podcast, the PRI’s senior lead in listed equities, Michal Bartek speaks with Steve Lydenberg, a partner at Domini Social Investments.
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WebinarUsing investor stewardship to tackle human rights and social issues
This session will explore how investors can collectively contribute to advancing the human rights agenda through their stewardship activities.
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WebinarHow investors can strengthen health equity: lessons learned from the pandemic
This session will cover lessons learned from the pandemic and the solutions investors need to work towards to ensure universal access to health.
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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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WebinarESG in credit risk and ratings: Modelling uncertainty in credit risk
This webinar, organised as part of the ESG in Credit Risk and Ratings Initiative, explores the differences between forecasts and scenario analysis, in particular, how to consider different time horizons in credit risk assessments.
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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.
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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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Thought leadershipDiversity, equity & inclusion: Key action areas for investors
Investors need to expand their focus beyond gender and diversity and address issues such as inclusion, equity and other characteristics to truly benefit from DEI
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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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PodcastESG leadership in listed equity episode 3
In this episode of the PRI podcast, the PRI’s senior lead in listed equities, Michal Bartek speaks with Edris Boey of Maitri Asset Management.
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Discussion paperStarting up: Responsible investment in venture capital
Venture capital plays a critical first role in the investment chain.
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PodcastSpotlight on human rights: Taking stock of what’s next for business and human rights
In this episode of the PRI’s human rights podcast series, the PRI’s Bettina Reinboth speaks to Surya Deva, Chair of the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights and John Morrison, CEO of the Institute of Human Rights and Business, on the impact of the UNGPs during the last ...
