Simon Whistler is senior manager, real assets, with the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment team. Drew Campbell, senior editor of i3, and Whistler discussed the UN PRI, its principles and the most recent round of signatory commitments in 2019.

What is the UN PRI?

The PRI is the world’s leading proponent of responsible investment. It works to understand the investment implications of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors and to support its international network of investor signatories in incorporating these factors into their investment and ownership decisions. As an independent organization, the PRI encourages investors to use responsible investment to enhance returns and better manage risks but does not operate for its own profit. We also engage with global policymakers but are not associated with any government, and we are supported by, but not part of, the United Nations.

What are the UN PRI principles?