ESG

ESG
Canadian Pension Divests Carbon Intensive Assets

A major public pension in Canada aims to achieve a net-zero portfolio by 2050.

11.23.22
Venture Capital
Venture Firm Closes Oversubscribed Decarbonization Fund

The New York-based venture capital manager has closed its oversubscribed early-stage decarbonization strategy.

11.22.22
ESG
U.S. Labor Department To Allow ESG Considerations

New rule allows plan fiduciaries to consider climate change and other environmental, social and governance factors.

11.22.22
Venture Capital
VoLo Earth Ventures Closes Inaugural Fund Above Target

The Western-based firm closed its inaugural fund, which invests in early-stage climate tech companies, with approximately $90 million in total commitments, above its $50 million target.

11.22.22
ESG
Global Private Credit Council Launches ESG Disclosure Template

The global group of alternative asset managers has spearheaded a new standard format for ESG-related disclosures for private companies or investors in partnership with top investment firms.

11.17.22
ESG
Midwest College Divests From Indirect Fossil Fuel Investments

The college is divesting from indirect investments in companies that support fossil fuel development as part of its goal to achieve campus-wide carbon neutrality by 2025.

11.10.22
ESG
Canadian Institution Achieves Fossil Fuel Divestment, Sets New Carbon Footprint Reduction Target

The university has divested its endowment from direct investments in fossil fuel companies and has set a more ambitious target for reducing its carbon footprint after reaching its initial target almost a decade ahead of schedule.

11.10.22
MRI/Social Investments
Midwest Nonprofit Launches Private Markets ESG Fund; Adds DEI Investment Policy

The organization launched a private market ESG fund that aligns with its environmentalist mission with an initial allocation of $19 million.

11.10.22
People Moves
Alternatives Manager Names Head Of ESG, CTO

The firm hired a head of ESG to develop an ESG strategy and standardize and enhance its ESG strategies.

11.09.22
People Moves
British Firm Snags Abrdn Sustainability Head

The firm has hired a portfolio manager within its multi-asset team to build out its sustainability investment offerings.

11.03.22