This Palgrave Pivot aims to examine the bourgeoning relationship between the Principles for Responsible Investment and the Credit Rating Industry. Since May of 2016, when the partnership was initially publicised, the PRI have endeavoured to incorporate Credit Rating Agencies into its initiative...

Introduction -- The “Mainstreaming” of Responsible Investment -- The Sustainability Rating Industry -- The Credit Rating Industry -- “An Undercurrent of Need” – Understanding the Dynamics of the Responsible Rating Relationship -- Who Will Triumph? -- Conclusion.