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How I became a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum – The origins and success story of the PRI

We are delighted to present JAMES GIFFORD, who founded the PRI initiative which now has nearly 1,200 institutions from more than 50 countries as signatories, including many of the world’s largest pension funds, insurance companies, and investment managers. They manage combined assets of more than US $34 trillion. James Gifford was also named in 2010 by the World Economic Forum as one of 200 Young Global Leaders.

Date: 1 November 2013

Time: 5.30pm

Venue: ICMA Centre 150

About the UNPRI

The United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) Initiative is an international network of investors working together to put six Principles for Responsible Investment into practice. Its goal is to understand the implications of sustainability for investors and support signatories to incorporate these issues into their investment decision making and ownership practices. In implementing the Principles, signatories contribute to the development of a more sustainable global financial system.

Published 31 October 2013
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