All Human rights articles
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PRI Web PageThe PRI at the United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights
The PRI is attending the 13th United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights (25-27 November) in Geneva, Switzerland. Read an overview of our objectives and relevant events, and let us know if you plan to attend.
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Case studyQuadria Capital: Investing for lasting change
Introducing an impact management and measurement framework which aligns with SDGs and maps out initiatives and targets for each portfolio business.
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Case studyInvestors Against Slavery and Trafficking Asia Pacific (IAST APAC)
PRI Awards 2024 Winner: Recognition for Action – Human Rights category
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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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PRI reporting analysisReal estate: Insights from the 2023 reporting cycle
Reporting data shows real estate investors are increasingly integrating asset class specific ESG guidelines into their responsible investment policies.
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PRI reporting analysisInfrastructure: Insights from the 2023 reporting cycle
The vulnerability of infrastructure to environmental risks is reflected in the depth and breadth of responsible investment policies made by infrastructure investors, and the extent to which the same are incorporated in Limited Partnership Agreements.
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Blog postThe defence sector in focus: Common ESG risks
Nikolaj Halkjaer Pedersen, Senior Lead at the PRI’s Human Rights and Social Issues team, says investors should be cautious before re-assessing their defence positions.
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WebinarIntroduction to the TISFD: What are the goals, and how can investors contribute?
The Taskforce on Inequality and Social-related Financial Disclosures (TISFD) was introduced by its steering committee, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A.
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PRI reporting analysisHuman rights and social issues: Insights from the 2023 reporting cycle
Taking a deep dive into our 2023 signatory reporting data, we analysed how more than 3,700 PRI signatories are implementing human rights standards across global markets.
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Blog postDelivery of the SDGs is off track. Investors are crucial in promoting human rights
Accelerated collaborative efforts from governments, investors, companies and civil society are needed, say Yanni Aissaoui-Helcke and Remi Fernandez.
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Policy reportPRI’s 2030 EU Policy Roadmap
Six key policy actions to fine-tune and improve the usability and coherence of the existing sustainable finance framework, build on it where necessary, and develop and strengthen the links with broader EU Green Deal policies.
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Introductory guideAn introduction to responsible investment: Human rights
What are human rights and how can asset owners and their advisers manage them in the investment process?
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Blog postPlacing human rights at the centre of the economic transition
By Davide Cerrato, Senior Policy Specialist, Human Rights and Social Issues, PRI
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Policy reportAdopting a strategic approach to human rights and social issues policy
The role of policy in enabling the respect of human rights from corporates and investors.
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WebinarHuman rights due diligence: how should investors identify and prioritise risks?
We will bring together different voices to discuss how investors should, in practice, identify and act on human rights risks. What systematic approaches are being taken by investors? What challenges and limitations exist, and how can they be addressed?
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Blog postA call for an ISSB reporting standard on human rights and social issues
By Nikolaj Halkjær Pedersen, Senior Lead, Human Rights and Social issues, PRI
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Workshop summaryHuman rights in private markets: access to remedy
Key points from a workshop on 31 January 2023 where private markets industry participants discussed their role in providing access to remedy.
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Reporting guidanceHuman rights due diligence for private markets investors: a technical guide
This guidance aims to help private markets investors adopt consistent human rights practices and make more informed investment decisions
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Blog postTaking a proactive approach to human rights
By Soh-Won Kim, Analyst, and Nikolaj Halkjær Pedersen, Senior Lead, Human Rights and Social Issues, PRI
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Reporting guidanceHow to identify human rights risks: A practical guide in due diligence
As formalised by the UN and the OECD in 2011, institutional investors have a three-part responsibility to respect human rights
