An Introduction to responsible investment: stewardship

Year published
2021
Theme
ESG
Governance
Author
UN PRI
Category
Guidance
  • This guide introduces the topic of stewardship, also known as active ownership.
  • It explains the importance and relevance of stewardship within responsible investment and outlines the stewardship tools investors can incorporate into policies, processes and practices.
  • It guides investors on how to implement the PRI’s Principle 2, which sets out signatories’ commitment to stewardship, stating: “We will be active owners and incorporate ESG issues into our ownership policies and practices”.