FSC joins PRI’s global network of responsible investment

This month, FSC joined the Principles of Responsible Investment (PRI) through FSC Investments & Partnerships. PRI is an independent, UN-supported network helping investors incorporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into their decisions to create sustainable markets and a more prosperous world for all. 

FSC’s mission and practices align strongly with PRI’s goal to build a financial system that supports long-term environmental and social value. Being a PRI network supporter further strengthens FSC’s role as a credible and impactful sustainability standard in the global sustainable finance landscape. 

Forests play a critical role in combating climate change and biodiversity loss. FSC champions climate action, supporting companies on their ESG practices and helping investors implement responsible investment through forests and nature-based solutions. 

As a PRI network supporter, we aim to: 

• promote responsible investment into forestry 
• support investors and financial institutions through education and awareness to integrate environmental and social risks in their investments and disclosures 
• collaborate with financial institutions that uphold PRI’s principles  
• join PRI’s signatories in policy change efforts that advocate for deforestation-free investments in a sustainable market 
• build organizational capacity for engaging with the financial sector on responsible investment. 

“Joining the UNPRI presents a powerful opportunity for FSC to catalyze sustainable finance in support of responsible forest management. We look forward to contributing FSC’s expertise to strengthen the integrity and impact of ESG and responsible investing globally.” - Michele Gonzalez-Mendia, Chief of Sustainable Finance & Partnerships, FSC Investments and Partnerships 

This collaboration marks a significant step in advancing FSC’s efforts to leverage responsible investment to recognize and promote forests as powerful solutions to climate risk. 

More information, please contact financing@fsc.org.