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The UN Principles for Responsible Investment

RiskMetrics Group is a signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI). We believe strongly in the broader social benefits of responsible investment and as part of the investment supply chain, we aim to encourage and support institutional investors who are becoming increasingly aware of the opportunities and risks that Environmental Social and Governance factors bring to their investment process. Further information on RiskMetrics Group’s own guiding principles can be viewed here.

With leading-edge expertise in the disciplines of risk management, corporate governance, and financial research and analysis, RiskMetrics Group is uniquely placed to offer investors a view into the sustainability risk profile of a company, security or portfolio. Through our services for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Research and Analytics, we provide timely data and in-depth insight that allows institutional investors to assess a company’s commitment to social responsibility, environmental stewardship and climate change as a material risk and growth opportunity. Our solutions enable clients to incorporate a comprehensive, objective and reliable set of quantitative and qualitative ESG insight into investment decision-making.

Here is how RiskMetrics Group’s products and services support institutional investors applying the six principles of the UNPRI:

  1. Signatories will incorporate ESG issues into investment analysis and decision-making processes.

    How RiskMetrics Group supports investors:

    RiskMetrics Group’s Financial Research & Analysis provides in-depth research into the sustainability practices of thousands of companies worldwide, as well as advanced tools to help investment managers implement investor screening mandates on social and environmental issues.
    • Sustainability Research - Comprehensive reports on company environmental and social performance
    • Data Feeds - Customized data feeds drawing from our database, delivered according to your format and schedule.
    • Screening Solutions - In-depth, accurate and actionable screening and modeling data for thousands of global companies.
    • Company Summary Reports - High-level governance, environmental, social and financial analysis in a compact report.
    With deep research expertise, extensive ESG staff and a unique view of ESG issues through the lens of shareholder value, our ESG solutions and tools are among the most respected in the industry
  2. Signatories will be active owners and incorporate ESG issues into our ownership policies and practices.

    How RiskMetrics Group supports investors:

    RiskMetrics Group offers advanced tools to help investment managers engage and assess corporate commitment to social responsibility, environmental stewardship and climate change as a material risk and growth opportunity. Our sustainability research allows institutional investors to minimize risk and gain competitive advantage by incorporating a comprehensive, objective and reliable set of quantitative and qualitative information on environmental and social factors into investment decision-making.
  3. Signatories will seek appropriate disclosure on ESG issues by the entities in which we invest.

    How RiskMetrics Group supports investors:

    RiskMetrics Group is committed to facilitating the transparent and full disclosure of sustainability-related information by all participants in financial markets through activities such as research on climate change on behalf of Ceres and the Investor Network on Climate Risk (INCR), by promoting enhanced disclosure of ESG risks by corporate issuers through data verification and outreach systems, and through our participation in forums to improve disclosure and transparency of material risks for sustainability.
  4. Signatories will promote acceptance and implementation of the Principles within the investment industry.

    How RiskMetrics Group supports investors:

    Leading researchers at RiskMetrics Group regularly produce thematic research reports and provide input to industry projects such as Ceres, the Investor Network on Climate Risk and the Carbon Disclosure Project. We have also produced a guide for investors wishing to choose an ESG service provider.
  5. Signatories will work together to enhance our effectiveness in implementing the Principles.

    How RiskMetrics Group supports investors:

    RiskMetrics Group regularly hosts thought leadership forums to facilitate investors sharing good practice. These offer opportunities for our community to interact through a variety of exchanges.
  6. Signatories will each report on our activities and progress towards implementing the Principles.

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