Den FN-støttede nonprofitorganisation, Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), har i samarbejde med CFA Institute og the Global Sustainable Investment Alliance (GSIA) netop udgivet en ny rapport, der præsenterer harmonisering af fem af de væsentligste begreber for ansvarlige investeringer.
Begreberne er: ‘screening’, ‘ESG-integration’, ‘thematic investing’, ‘stewardship’ og ‘impact investing’.
I flere år har investorer efterspurgt ensartede definitioner for ansvarlige investeringer for at sikre klarhed og konsistens i finansverdenen. Som reaktion herpå har PRI og andre organisationer samarbejdet om at harmonisere nogle af kernebegreberne
David Atkin, CEO hos PRI, udtaler: “The growth of responsible investment brings with it increased expectations. Part of that expectation centers on communication. Investors need language that enables them to communicate their responsible investment practices accurately, succinctly, and consistently. The PRI sees great value in partnering with CFA Institute, Global Sustainable Investment Alliance, and others in the responsible investment industry to standardize terminology. By unifying around common definitions, we support our signatories and members to communicate with confidence.”
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