The UN-backed Principles for Responsible Investment aim to help companies build ESG issues into their investment practices. They are as follows:
We will incorporate ESG issues into investment analysis and decision-making processes
We will be active owners and incorporate ESG issues into our ownership policies and practices
We will seek appropriate disclosure on ESG issues by the entities in which we invest
We will promote acceptance and implementation of the principles within the investment industry
We will work together to enhance our effectiveness in implementing the principles
We will each report on our activities and progress towards implementing the principles