Policy

Public policy critically affects the ability of institutional investors to generate sustainable returns and create value. It also affects the sustainability and stability of financial markets, as well as social, environmental and economic systems.

  • Policy-briefings

    Policy reports

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  • Key policy developments of 2020

    Consultations and letters

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    A Legal Framework for Impact

    It is crucial that assessing and accounting for sustainability impact becomes a core part of investment activity. That’s why PRI, UNEP FI and The Generation Foundation are leading our work programme “A Legal Framework for Impact.”

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    Fiduciary duty

    Fiduciary duty requires investors to incorporate all value drivers, including economic, social, and governance (ESG) factors, in investment decision making.

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    Policy toolkit

    The PRI and the World Bank’s Financial Stability and Integrity Team are working to support government policy makers and regulators in implementing reforms to build a sustainable financial system. Such reforms must align capital markets with the goals of the Paris Agreement on climate change and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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    Regulation database

    The database documents existing responsible investment policy. It covers 500 policy tools and market-led initiatives where economic, social, and governance (ESG) factors have been considered alongside investment.

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PRI Academy

The PRI Academy leverages the PRI’s unique expertise, industry connections and independent global perspective to create practical and applied courses based on the latest thinking in responsible investment.

Since inception in 2014 the Academy has trained over 20,000 investment professionals across more than 88 countries