Sustainability standards & frameworks · Core

PRI

Also called: UN PRI

ELI5

The Principles for Responsible Investment, a network and framework for institutional investors.

Used in conversation

“State the boundary and evidence behind PRI before publishing the claim.”

Pitch context

You will see “PRI” in sustainability reports, impact decks, climate plans and assurance materials when the discussion reaches sustainability standards & frameworks.

Why it matters: In sustainability standards & frameworks, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

Sources & evidence · 3

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.