Principles for Responsible Investment
The PRI Association promotes responsible investment and supports investors in integrating ESG factors. With resources such as the PRI Academy and the Collaboration Platform, it strengthens a sustainable financial community and advocates for positive social and environmental impacts.
About PRI Association
editThe PRI Association is a leading organization dedicated to promoting responsible investment. It provides a platform for investors to adopt and implement the Principles for Responsible Investment. These principles aim to integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into investment decisions to create long-term value and achieve positive impacts on society and the environment.
Key Products and Services
editPRI offers a variety of resources and tools to support investors in implementing responsible investment strategies. This includes the PRI Academy, which provides training and courses on responsible investment, as well as the PRI Collaboration Platform, which allows investors to connect and work together on ESG issues. Additionally, PRI provides reports and guidelines to assist investors in reporting and assessing their ESG performance.
Mission and Values
editThe primary mission of the PRI Association is to promote an economically efficient and sustainable global financial system that rewards long-term, responsible investments and benefits the environment and society. PRI advocates for good governance, integrity, and accountability, and works to overcome barriers to a sustainable financial system that exist in market practices, structures, and regulations.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editPRI is strongly committed to sustainability and has launched several initiatives to improve the impact of investments on the environment and society. This includes supporting the UN-convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance, which aims to reduce the carbon emissions of investments. PRI also promotes adherence to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and works to make financial markets more sustainable.
Engagement and Collaboration
editWith over 5,000 organizations worldwide acting as signatories to PRI, the PRI Association provides a strong community committed to responsible investment. Signatories can actively participate in PRI's work by joining advisory committees and working groups, signing initiatives and statements, or providing case studies.
The PRI Association is an initiative of investors in partnership with the UNEP Finance Initiative and the UN Global Compact. It remains committed to promoting the Principles for Responsible Investment globally and transforming financial markets towards sustainability.