Need Support With the New 2026 PRI Framework?
We help investment teams confidently navigate the new Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) reporting framework. With a new, mandatory, and streamlined framework for 2026, our support ensures a smooth, structured and strategic approach to the 2026 requirements.
What is the PRI?
The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) is the world’s leading framework for integrating Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations into investment decisions and stewardship. Supported by the United Nations, the PRI has over 5,000 signatories, including asset owners, investment managers, and service providers.
Each reporting cycle assesses how well responsible investment practices are embedded across your organisation. You receive an assessment scorecard, benchmarking your performance against peers and global best practice, making PRI an essential tool for demonstrating credibility, transparency, and leadership.
2026: The Shift to a New Framework
The PRI has officially moved away from the 'data-heavy' marathon of previous years. For 2026, the framework has been rebuilt from the ground up to be leaner, more strategic, and more aligned with global standards
1) Mandatory for All: The 'grace period' and partial reporting options are gone. Every signatory is now required to report in full.
2) The 40-Question Core: The framework has been slashed from hundreds of indicators to approximately 40 core questions. The focus is no longer on how much data you have, but on the quality of your narrative.
3) Asset Class Integration: Individual asset modules have been unified into a single foundational framework. You must now show a consistent ESG approach across your entire firm, rather than in silos.
4) Heightened Scrutiny: With fewer questions, there is nowhere to hide. The PRI has raised the bar on Nature, Human Rights, and Climate Transition, requiring deeper evidence for every claim.
How Adelie Can Help With Your 2026 PRI Submission?
We offer practical, focused support to help you align your services with the specific pain points of the new 40-question PRI framework.
Gap Analysis & Mapping: We map your 2025 data and existing policies against the new 40 core indicators to identify where your narratives need strengthening.
Narrative & Evidence Refining: Since the new framework relies heavily on free-text responses, we help you craft concise, credible stories backed by the right evidence.
Policy Evolution: We ensure your Responsible Investment and Stewardship policies aren't just 'on file' but meet the heightened expectations for the 2026 cycle.
End-to-End Reporting Support: Whether you need guidance or hands-on delivery, we support the full reporting process and platform submission, ensuring clarity, alignment, and confidence at every stage. We also provide clear next-step recommendations once your assessment results are released.
Why PRI Reporting Matters
Strong PRI reporting enables you to:
Strengthen investor confidence with transparent, credible disclosure
Enhance competitiveness when bidding for capital and mandates
Align with evolving market and regulatory expectations, including stewardship codes and ESG reporting frameworks
Drive strategic improvement in how ESG is integrated across investment decisions and ownership practices
Benchmark performance against peers and global leaders to identify opportunities for progress
In a landscape where responsible investment is now expected, strong PRI performance is a strategic advantage.
Read More About PRI
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PRI data shows responsible investing continues to grow
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2025 reporting outputs available on 24 November
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Beyond the Balance Sheet: Why ESG Due Diligence is Now Essential for Private Equity
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