Prepare for PRI 2026 Reporting

Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) made a significant overhaul to their 2026 transparency reporting template. These changes went far beyond simply removing or merging questions. As illustrated below, the focus of the 2026 questions shifted back to PRI’s six core principles. 

The PRI questionnaire was also shortened from over 100 questions across asset-class-specific modules to 40 questions focused on the six principles. The 2026 questionnaire eliminated the asset-based modules, redundant questions, and those unrelated to the six principles. Many questions were also combined. into a single, comprehensive question.  

Below is a list of the new PRI sections, along with the new elements that require evaluation by signatories.

What should signatories do?

Signatories should develop a clearer understanding of how their practices align with PRI’s renewed focus on its six core principles. This will require mapping their policies and processes to PRI 2026 questions and its six principles (gap analysis). While not all firms will be able to address every gap found in the analysis, policies and processes should be revised where possible.

About the author

Joe Holman founded ESG Administration LLC. With over 25 years of experience in financial services, fund administration, and operational consulting, he brings a rare combination of deep industry expertise and forward-looking ESG insight to the alternative investment landscape.

For more information on this topic or Responsible Investment, contact ESGA at joe.holman@esgadmin.com.