Europe in quest for sustainability
There is momentum on the continent towards a sustainable financial system but a short-term economy persists. Stakeholders think the classic metrics of success may need to change.
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Asset owners embrace ESG
Leading asset owners have integrated ESG into their investment policies and processes in order to harness the opportunities of global systemic drivers, a panel of investors told PRI in Person.
Fund managers make mock pitches
Three managers presented their wares in mock mandate pitches at the PRI in Person, meant to show how leading asset owners assess their managers’ investment practices and integration of ESG.
Credit-risk analysts weighing ESG
A PRI report finds that ESG factors are slowly becoming a bigger consideration by ratings agencies in bond markets. The PRI plans industry forums to make further progress.
Stewardship codes guide best practice
Stewardship codes have an important role in influencing company behaviour, so the PRI is pleased to hear that Australia is the latest country to ask fund managers to abide by a stewardship code.
PRI: Assessing the ‘S’ in ESG
Policymakers worldwide are enacting laws and guidelines that give investors what they need to discover the risks and opportunities social issues present – and funds are already taking advantage.
PRI in Person