Insurers sign up to PRI Advance initiative

Written by Adam Cadle

02/12/2022

A number of global insurers have signed up to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) 'Advance', a collaborative stewardship initiative on social issues and human rights.

Advance is a stewardship initiative where institutional investors work together to take action on human rights and social issues. Investors use their collective influence with companies and other decision-makers to drive positive outcomes for workers, communities, and society.

Varma, Folksam, Gothaer, Phoenix Group, Scor, Poste Vita, Pension Insurance Corporation, Scottish Widows, Japan Post Insurance, Daido Life, Sumitomo Life, Nippon Life, Meji Yasuda Life, Taiyo Life, and Dai-Ichi Life Insurance, have all signed up.

In total, 220 investors collectively representing $30trn in assets under management have signed up.

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