Tortoise Becomes Signatory to the United Nations’ Principles for Responsible Investment

Tortoise today announced that it has signed the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). The PRI initiative is recognized as the leading global network for investors and financial industry participants who are committed to integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations into their investment practices and ownership policies. PRI signatories collectively represent more than 2,000 institutions globally and US$80 trillion in assets under management.

“Tortoise recognizes the importance of responsible investment,” said Tortoise Chief Executive Officer, Kevin Birzer. “Our decision to join the PRI supports our objective to establish a framework of sustainable investment practices. This will further enhance our disciplined approach to deliver competitive returns for our clients seeking socially responsible investments.”

“We are delighted to welcome Tortoise to the PRI,” said CEO Fiona Reynolds, “and we applaud their commitment to incorporating sustainability into the investment decision making process. We look forward to working with them in the coming months.”

PRI’s six voluntary principles for responsible investing are:

• We will incorporate ESG issues into investment analysis and decision-making processes.
• We will be active owners and incorporate ESG issues into our ownership policies and practices.
• We will seek appropriate disclosure on ESG issues by the entities in which we invest.
• We will promote acceptance and implementation of the Principles within the investment industry.
• We will work together to enhance our effectiveness in implementing the principles.
• We will each report on our activities and progress towards implementing the principles.

To learn more about Tortoise’s commitment to making an impact, visit here.

About Tortoise

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