Nearly all institutional investors have a time horizon extending beyond the present. So it is important to balance the immediate prospects for their investments with the future potential to generate returns. In other words, investors need to consider whether their investment plans are sustainable.
Principles for Responsible Investment
Towers Watson's investment business recognized this need when it signed the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). This charter helps investors to consider whether and how their programs reflect sustainability. The principles urge investors to consider the environmental, social and governance (ESG) implications of their investments.
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