PRI is the world’s leading advocate for responsible investment. In 2006, the PRI was launched at the New York Stock Exchange and had 100 investors, since then it now has over 3000 investors, representing over $100 Trillion worth of investments.

Its purpose is to identify the investment implications of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors and to support its international network of signatory investors in incorporating these factors into their investment and ownership decisions. 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 policymakers but is not associated with any government; it is supported by, but not part of, the United Nations.

The 6 Principles for Responsible Investment are a voluntary and aspirational set of investment principles that offer a list of possible actions for incorporating ESG issues into investment practice. These were developed by investors, for investors. In implementing them, signatories contribute to developing a more sustainable global financial system.