#17 David Atkin: New directions for the Principles for Responsible Investment

After a little more than one year since he was appointed new CEO of the Principles for Responsible Investment, PRI, founded by the United Nations, David is sharing insights into new directions on Frankly Speaking. The PRI’s six Principles of Responsible Investment have more than 5000 signatories worldwide and since David’s arrival, the PRI has finished a worldwide consultation which will lead to some important decisions by its board later this month. David is a pensions industry leader who has previously been CEO of three asset owners in his native Australia, and he was once ranked as the third most significant and impactful asset owner in the world. Listen to this conversation about: System change and the responses from policy-makers Regional cooperation and voluntary pathways of transition Complementing other initiatives in the responsible investment ecosystem ESG backlash Greenwashing The disjunction between the growth of ESG investment and the need for finance for the sustainable development goals Listen in and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn!

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Frankly Speaking is a Frank Bold Podcast on responsible business - discussing the latest political, legal and business developments in the field of ESG, business and human rights and corporate reporting. Host Richard Howitt is a pioneer in the field of corporate disclosure and former Member of the European Parliament. He speaks frankly and personally about what moves policy makers, business and activists to make responsible business the norm and last but not least - redefine business!