Some of responsible investing’s best known names, such as APG, the UN Principles for Responsible Investment, Railpen and the International Corporate Governance Network, are involved in a new group looking at how to integrate ESG (environmental, social and governance) factors into corporate reporting. The International Integrated Reporting Committee (IIRC) was launched today by the Global Reporting Initiative and Prince Charles’ Accounting for Sustainability Project. It has the backing of top level figures in the accounting sector, corporates such as Microsoft and Nestlé, NGOs and academics. [also refers to Aviva. PricewaterhouseCoopers]