Definitions for Responsible Investment Approaches

This report from the Global Sustainable Investment Alliance, CFA Institute, and Principles for Responsible Investment, aims to harmonize definitions for responsible investment approaches and bring greater understanding and consistency to terminology used in responsible investment.

The new definitions, outlined in detail in the report, cover five key areas and aims to create greater global alignment and consistency: Screening, ESG Integration, Thematic Investing, Stewardship, and Impact Investing.