ESG

ESG
New England University Votes Down Divestment Petitions

The university has voted down two proposals asking to divest its endowment from entities related to the war, humanitarian crises and human rights violations in Israel and will not consider further petitions.

04.02.25
ESG
Mid-Atlantic University Decides Against Divestment Proposal

The university decided against a proposal to halt financial ties to entities associates with Israel as it did not meet three main criteria, including consensus within the university community on how to respond to the issue.

04.02.25
People Moves
Sustainable Infrastructure Firm Adds Global Head Of Investor Solutions

The role oversees the firm’s engagement with institutional and private investors to support its growing platform and long-term investment strategy.

03.26.25
ESG
Congressman Reintroduces Bill To Raise Excise Tax On University Endowments

A U.S. representative in the South has reintroduced legislation to institute an excise tax on the endowments of 11 U.S. universities to 6% from the current 1.4%.

03.26.25
Asset Study/Review
Northeast School Decides Against Divesting From Companies Involved In Gaza & West Bank Violence

The school decided against divesting its endowment from companies and industries implicated in military and police violence in Gaza and the West Bank as the portfolio had a de minimis exposure to identified stocks.

03.20.25
ESG
Midwest State Implements Law Barring Universities From ESG Investing

The governor signed a law that goes into effect this week that bars state colleges or universities in the state from considering ESG-related factors when making an investment decision.

03.20.25
ESG
Two Foundations Among LPs To Commit To VC Fund Aimed At Scaling Clean Energy Companies

Two prominent foundations are among the group of endowments, foundations, pensions, corporations and family offices to commit to a firm’s recently closed second venture fund.

03.19.25
International / Global / Emerging Markets
New England Institution Eyes Ex-Fossil Fuel Emerging Markets Equity, Global Equity Strategies

The university considered adding a fossil fuel-free emerging markets equity strategy within an investment pool and two global equity strategies to its pension fund during its investment committee meeting earlier this month.

03.13.25
ESG
Empire State 457 Plan To issue ESG Manager RFP

The plan’s contract with its current ESG investment option will expire.

03.11.25
Multi-Asset/Investment Advisor
Canadian Institute Issues Investment Management RFP

The foundation has utilized the same manager for its investment portfolio since 2006

03.06.25