All Environmental issues articles
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Policy reportClimate Policy Roadmap 2024/25
Ahead of COP 29, PRI published a Climate Policy Roadmap for 2024/25.
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Case studyGENUI: Investing with entrepreneurs to create strong returns and positive impact
Developing a company-wide approach to impact investing.
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Policy reportDiscussion paper: The socioeconomic implications of the transition
A discussion paper exploring how social issues could inform a whole-of-government policy approach to the economic transition.
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Policy reportPolicy briefing: Priorities for biodiversity at COP16
This briefing represents key policy priorities and recommendations for Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) to operationalise the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
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Blog postPart III: ESG factors and returns – a review of recent research
Prior to February 2022, research typically showed strong performance from sustainable and ESG strategies relative to the broad market. Industry research since then has looked at how this approach has held up in the wake of outperformance by energy and defence stocks.
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Policy reportPRI policy priorities 2024-25
This briefing provides country-based policy recommendations to support responsible and sustainable investment.
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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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Case studyECBF: Investing in the bioeconomy
Not all ‘bio’ is necessarily ‘sustainable’, and not all investments in the industry represent a form of responsible capital. It is critical to distinguish, measure and monitor an innovation’s true contribution to sustainability, as well as assess the ESG-related risk and opportunity.
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Policy reportNature Policy Roadmap: Policy recommendations for scaling up investor action for nature
This discussion paper sets out the importance of nature to economic and social systems, its relevance to responsible investors and the PRI’s approach to nature policy.
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Policy reportPolicy briefing: Signatory responses to state anti-ESG laws
This briefing summarises interviews with US signatories regarding the impact of state anti-ESG laws on their business operations.
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Case studyGroupe Caisse des Dépôts: Developing a biodiversity policy
Developing and implementing a comprehensive biodiversity policy across asset classes.
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Case studyGreen Century: Taking action on nature via engagement
Using engagement to address biodiversity-related risks in the food and agriculture industry.
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Case studyAXA IM Alts: Financing natural capital restoration and protection
Addressing biodiversity through reforestation in the Amazon.
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Policy reportThe role of the G7 in driving the economic transition
A policy paper calling for increased policy action to drive a just, sustainable economic transition to net zero.
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Policy reportInvestor briefing: EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)
This briefing note summarises the requirements of the CSDDD, with particular focus on how it will affect the investment sector.
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Policy reportPRI and IIGCC policy briefing on key sustainable finance policy priorities for the UK
This joint briefing by the PRI and IIGCC identifies areas that the UK Government should prioritise in the short-term in 2024 to accelerate delivery of the building blocks of the UK’s sustainable finance framework and support progress against the UK’s net zero objectives.
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Technical guideDeveloping a biodiversity policy: A technical guide for asset owners and investment managers
How institutional investors can integrate biodiversity considerations into their responsible investment policies and investment processes
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PRI reporting analysisGlobal responsible investment trends: Inside PRI reporting data
This report finds that signatories have continued to enhance their RI practices, with RI policies becoming more detailed, action on sustainability outcomes more widespread and disclosures more in-depth since the 2021 reporting cycle.
