This article prepared by UNEP FI’s Property Working Group, presents the essential differences between Responsible Investment (RI) in asset classes and in direct property. This practical note should help investors apprehend why and how Responsible Property Investment (RPI) is uniquely different to other “regular” assets. In particular, it explains that, whilst the same principles can be applied to property as equities with regards to RI, the unique nature of direct property as an investment type means that there are a number of practical differences in how to implement them.