6
Principles
Six commitments guide signatories.
ESG and the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)
Connect ESG initiatives to the UN-backed investor framework.
The UN PRI helps investors integrate ESG considerations. This page explains the six principles, membership expectations, and how ESG teams can align with investor priorities.
ESG and the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)
The United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI) are six voluntary commitments that help investors integrate ESG factors into investment decisions.
5K+
Signatories
Thousands of investors endorse the PRI.
UN
Origin
Supported by the United Nations.
Key focus areas
Incorporate ESG issues. Integrate ESG factors into investment analysis and decisions.
Active ownership. Be active owners and incorporate ESG issues into ownership policies.
Disclosure expectations. Seek appropriate ESG disclosure from entities invested in.
Collaboration + reporting. Promote acceptance, work with peers, and report progress.
WHY IT MATTERS
Why PRI matters
Investor alignment. Shows companies understand investor expectations.
Capital access. Many signatories prefer partners aligned with PRI principles.
Collaboration. Opens doors to working groups and shared insights.
Transparency. Encourages regular reporting on ESG practices.
HOW TO ACT
How companies can align
- Learn the six principles. Map each principle to your ESG strategy.
- Engage investors. Discuss PRI expectations with investor relations teams.
- Provide disclosures. Ensure you can share ESG data investors need.
- Join collaborations. Participate in PRI working groups where relevant.
MEASUREMENT
Measurement + reporting
- PRI reporting. Track metrics requested in PRI questionnaires.
- Investor feedback. Log questions from PRI signatories.
- Alignment score. Assess how each principle maps to your initiatives.
- Governance notes. Document decisions tied to PRI commitments.
Action ideas
Create a PRI alignment brief. Summarise how your ESG strategy supports the six principles.
Coordinate with investor relations. Ensure responses to PRI investors are consistent.
Share lessons internally. Explain PRI expectations to sustainability and finance teams.
GLOSSARY SNAPSHOT
Terms to know
UN PRI. United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment.
Signatory. Investors and service providers who commit to the principles.
Responsible investment. Integrating ESG factors into investment decisions.
FAQS
ESG and the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) FAQs
What are the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment?
Six voluntary commitments that guide investors on integrating ESG factors.
Why should companies care about PRI?
Because many investors are signatories and expect portfolio companies to align with the principles.
Do PRI principles apply to corporates?
While aimed at investors, companies benefit by understanding expectations and aligning disclosures.
How do we engage PRI investors?
Provide timely ESG data, demonstrate progress, and join collaborative initiatives.
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