It works to understand the investment implications of
environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors and to support its international
network of investor signatories in integrating these factors into
their investment and ownership decisions. The PRI acts in the long-term
interests of its signatories, of the financial markets and economies in which
they operate and ultimately of the environment and society as a whole.
The PRI is truly independent.
It encourages investors to use responsible investment to enhance returns
and better manage risks, but does not operate for its own profit; it
engages with global policy makers but is not associated with any
government; it is supported by, but not part of, the United Nations.
