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2024 Update: The 6 guiding principles of PRI Reporting. Promoting transparency and disclosure in investments with Principles for Responsible Investment. PRI is a global network of investors, supported by the United Nations. It promotes transparency and disclosure in investments. Signatories are encouraged to incorporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into their decision-making and disclose their performance. PRI’s reporting framework enables investors and property owners to demonstrate their commitment to responsible investment practices and track their progress. What is the objective? PRI’s six guiding principles aim to promote a more sustainable global financial system. These flexible, voluntary guidelines enable investors to incorporate ESG challenges into their investment practices to mitigate risks, identify opportunities, and create long-term value for their stakeholders. ⬇ Download our latest guide from the link below: #prireporting #pri #investments #esg

Introducing our new quarterly active ownership report from Lazard’s #ESG & Sustainability team. The report is underpinned by our four core #Sustainable Investment Principles, which include commitments to both transparency and active ownership. Our overarching objectives for #activeownership are to: ✅Demonstrate the value of our fundamental research and its influence on engagement and voting decisions. ✅Evidence high quality, outcome-oriented engagements that either influence our #investment views and/or drive real-world outcomes. ✅Meet evolving stakeholder expectations and provide transparency on our #stewardship activities. Highlighted below are our Q3 #Sustainability and Governance Highlights. Explore the full report on our website: https://lnkd.in/d-u374u5

ESG -🌱 Agenda on Voting Voting and Engagement has noticeably risen up the agenda in recent years. Since the introduction of the revised UK #Stewardship Code in 2020 and associated regulatory frameworks for other regions, there has been much greater focus on the outcomes from investors' voting and engagement activity. Please do take a moment to review our first #activeownershipreport which brings Lazard's differentiated approach to life and let us know any feedback. #esg #assetmanagement #lazardam

Voting and Engagement has noticeably risen up the agenda in recent years. Since the introduction of the revised UK #Stewardship Code in 2020 and associated regulatory frameworks for other regions, there has been much greater focus on the outcomes from investors' voting and engagement activity. So now we must be able to evidence to clients how voting and engagement is value additive to our investment decision making as well as, on occasion, being able to show how our conversations with companies and sovereigns might influence decisions that lead to real world outcomes. At Lazard Asset Management we believe we have a differentiated model from many of our peers in that our voting and engagement has always been and is still led by our fundamental research and sector analysts. They bring multiple years of industry knowledge and company research which better contextualises engagement topics and voting decisions. In my view it ensures the insights we glean from our engagement activity can be fully incorporated back into our investment views when it is being undertaken by the same person providing the #investment recommendation. Please do take a moment to review our first #activeownershipreport which brings Lazard's differentiated approach to life and let us know any feedback. For more details on our policies and processes you can also see our #StewardshipCodeReport here. https://lnkd.in/eNezdgB6 #UKstewardshipcode #esginvesting #activeownership #corporategovernance

We just published the third article in our ImpactAlpha series on tools to improve sustainability-driven financial performance in private equity. This article looks at how institutional investors can better assess and track PE firm sustainability performance. Gratitude to my co-authors Julien Marchese and Jessica Weiss #esginvesting #sustainablefinance #privateequity https://lnkd.in/g9UDFTFN

A thought-provoking discussion delving into the challenges faced by institutional investors, each with their unique objectives and risk considerations, sheds light on the complexity of striving for perfection in the context of green assets and the pursuit of net-zero goals. #institutionalinvestors #netzerotransition #greenfinance

In the ever-evolving financial landscape, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles are no longer just a trend—they're pivotal in reshaping direct lending strategies. This guide unveils the power of ESG integration, offering a modern perspective for private debt investors. From understanding the core of ESG to deciphering its impact on investment decisions, this journey navigates through the complexities, empowering investors with proactive strategies and guiding principles. It's a fusion of financial wisdom and societal responsibility, offering transparent insights for a robust, sustainable investment approach. #ESGInvesting #DirectLending #FinanceInnovation #VaulteCapital #vaultesg #SustainableInvestments #ResponsibleFinance #ESGIntegration #ImpactInvesting #SustainableFinance #InvestmentStrategies #EthicalInvesting #CorporateResponsibility #GreenFinance #SociallyResponsibleLending #ESGCriteria #FinancialInsights #SustainableDevelopment #EthicalBusiness #ESGPerformance #FinanceEthics #InvestorResponsibility #GreenInvestments #ESGCompliance #SocialImpactInvesting #CorporateGovernance #ESGReporting #ResponsibleInvestingAdvice #ModernInvesting #SociallyResponsibleInvesting #FinancialStrategy

We hear a lot about #ESG, but have you stopped to dissect the individual elements and what they could mean for your business? We've helped to build the ESG & sustainable investing stream at the Social Housing Finance Conference next Wednesday, and the session: 'ESG beyond the E: the importance of social impact for sustainability' aims to do just that. Join Luke Cross and the highly specialist panel to explore the story of the 's' and how successful a job the #ukhousing sector does of measuring, demonstrating, communicating and delivering on #socialimpact. We'll be asking the question 'What does the 's' mean for attracting #finance and #funding?' #socialvalue #esgfinance #sustainablefinance #sustainablecommunities #impactinvesting

Responsible investing…🌱📈 Responsible investing involves considering ESG risks and opportunities as well as engaging with businesses to ensure they adhere to better practices. SJP expects its fund managers to take ESG factors into account when making investment decisions. They also regularly hold businesses accountable for their ESG practices in a constructive and collaborative manner. It's important to note that the value of an investment with St. James's Place is directly linked to the performance of the selected funds and may go down as well as up, resulting in a return of less than the amount invested. We believe that responsible investing is not just about doing the right thing, but it can also lead to achieving long-term returns. Investing your money responsibly, focusing on long-term financial outcomes to deliver financial well-being. Understand more about responsible investing here… https://lnkd.in/eDabDXv3 #financialeducation #wealthmanagement #moneymatters #financialwellbeing #reachyourgoals #savelittleandoften #financialadvice

We believe considering non-financial, environmental, social and governance (ESG) elements as part of an overall view of a company can help provide a fuller picture of its potential... #responsibleinvesting #investments #financialadvice