The Principles for Responsible Investment has become the de facto industry body for asset managers and institutional investors ('asset owners') who are interested in responsible investment worldwide.  The organisation promotes industry development, monitors trends in the industry, evaluates asset manager progress and lobbies governments on legislation and regulation on sustainable development of interest to investors.

The organisation also promotes and co-ordinates 'engagement' activity by investors with companies - in which respect the company is a lead partner on Climate Action 100+