Melbourne Capital Group has joined the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), formalising its commitment to integrating ESG considerations into its investment strategies and client offerings.
The PRI, supported by the United Nations, is the world’s leading proponent of responsible investment. It works with its global network of signatories — including asset owners, investment managers and service providers — to promote sustainable investment practices and align financial decision-making with long-term value creation.
By becoming a signatory, Melbourne Capital Group commits to the PRI’s six core principles, which guide investors in embedding sustainability and governance-related factors into investment and ownership decisions.
Rob Atherton, Head of International Wealth at Melbourne Capital Group, said the move builds on the firm’s long-standing responsible investment approach.
“We are proud to become a signatory to the PRI, formalising our existing commitment to responsible investing and professional best practice,” Atherton said. “Since our inception, our focus has been long-term, sustainable wealth growth for our clients. We have integrated ESG criteria into our financial strategies as a standard practice and actively seek investment opportunities that make a positive impact.”
James Robertson, Head of Asia for the PRI, welcomed the firm’s inclusion. “We are pleased to welcome Melbourne Capital Group to the PRI,” Robertson said. “We look forward to working alongside the firm to create sustainable markets that contribute to a more prosperous world for all.”
David Atkin, CEO of the PRI, said Melbourne Capital Group’s decision reflects a broader industry shift among wealth managers. “Melbourne Capital Group’s commitment to incorporating sustainability factors into its investment strategies reflects a growing trend among wealth managers that recognise responsible investment not only aligns with fiduciary duties but also with their clients’ evolving values,” Atkin said. “We look forward to supporting the firm as it contributes to a more resilient financial system.”
