The implementation of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment.

As a full service research provider, Sustainalytics offers full assistance to asset owners and asset managers in the implementation of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI).

The PRI provide a framework for investment professionals to incorporate the Environmental, Social, and (corporate) Governance (ESG) issues into mainstream investment decision-making and ownership. Institutional investors that sign the PRI acknowledge that ESG issues can affect the performance of investment portfolios (to varying degrees across companies, sectors, regions, asset classes, and through time). These investors also recognise that applying these Principles may better align their organisations with broader objectives of society.

Sustainalytics offers the following range of services for the implementation of the UN PRI to asset owners and asset managers.

Principle 1: We will incorporate ESG issues into investment analysis and decision-making processes.
Related services by Sustainalytics:
- Advisory on the implementation of ESG issues in investment policy statements;
- Provision of ESG-related tools, metrics, and analyses;
- Research tailored to suit the needs of investment managers that want to incorporate ESG issues;
- Research tailored to inform external asset managers on ESG issues;
- ESG training for investment professionals.

Principle 2: We will be active owners and incorporate ESG issues into our ownership policies and practices.
Related services by Sustainalytics:
- Advisory on active ownership policies consistent with the UN PRI;
- Voting advisory (ECGS);
- Tools that enable investors to engage with companies on ESG issues;
- Full service engagement with companies on ESG issues on behalf of the investor.

Principle 3: We will seek appropriate disclosure on ESG issues by the entities in which we invest.
Related services by Sustainalytics:
- In depth analysis of company’s reporting on ESG issues;
- Detailed information on companies regarding the adoption of, and adherence to relevant norms, standards, codes of conduct, or international initiatives (such as the UN Global Compact).

Principle 4: We will promote acceptance and implementation of the Principles within the investment industry.
Related services by Sustainalytics:
- Advisory and support for the promotion and implementation of the Principles.

Principle 5: We will work together to enhance our effectiveness in implementing the Principles.
Related services by Sustainalytics:
- Advisory and support for the promotion and implementation of the Principles;
- Active support for collaborations between investors on relevant emerging issues.

Principle 6: We will each report on our activities and progress towards implementing the Principles.
Related services by Sustainalytics:
- Assistance in the reporting on the ESG issues that are integrated within investment practices and active ownership activities;
- Advisory on the communications with beneficiaries about ESG issues and the Principles.