The UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI), Investor Risk and Deforestation.
Deforestation is the main driver of Brazilian carbon emissions. It negatively affects agricultural productivity, biodiversity, and indigenous people while posing serious reputational and operational risks for companies and investors. As one of the world’s largest producers of agricultural commodities, Brazil has a lot to lose. Fortunately, some investors are getting organized. The UN PRI is a global network of investor signatories working to put six “Principles for Responsible Investment” (PRI) into practice. The PRI works to understand the investment implications of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues while informing investor decision-making. The PRI also serves the long-term interests of its signatories, the financial markets, the economies in which they operate, and ultimately the environment and society as a whole. Join us to meet Marcelo Seraphim, Head of the PRI in Brazil. He helps the Brazilian signatory network to advance the country’s sustainable economy. Together, we will understand how the PRI has been working to educate, raise awareness, and build capacity to help investors mitigate deforestation risks and explore green investment opportunities.
Recorded May 2, 2022
References:
European investors threaten Brazil divestment over deforestation
Investor Initiative for Sustainable Forests
Investor Guide to Deforestation and Climate Change
UN-convened Net-Zero Asset Owners Alliance
Agroideal – Territorial Intelligence
Legal Risks to Investors from Forest Crime
New study links major fashion brands to Amazon deforestation
