ESG

Infrastructure
Global Asset Manager Acquires Asia Alternatives Firm

The firm has added a green energy infrastructure investment team to its Asia business and the transaction is expected to be completed next month.

01.19.23
ESG
New England University Approves New Proxy Voting Guidelines

The institution approved four new voting guidelines on climate commitments, biodiversity, racial equity audits and cybersecurity in 2022 and has made the guidelines available publicly.

01.19.23
People Moves
CalPERS Names Sustainability Program Head

Plan hired its new sustainability program head from the International Finance Corporation.

01.12.23
Surveys/Studies
Regulatory Responses Shape ESG Landscape Following Tumultuous Year For Investors: Report

Report identified emerging risks and key themes to comprehend the challenges and opportunities that corporations and investors may face.

01.05.23
ESG
Investment Manager Completes Acquisition Of ESG & Impact Firm

The firm has completed its acquisition of a specialist global ESG and impact fixed-income investment manager, adding approximately $1 billion to its total assets under management.

12.21.22
Surveys/Studies
Nonprofit Investors Growing Their Sustainable Portfolios Due To Climate Change Concerns: Report

Many nonprofit investors are increasing their sustainable investment strategies to combat shared concerns related to climate change and carbon emissions, according to a recent report.

12.15.22
ESG
Midwest University Aims To Invest Working Capital In Strong ESG Companies; Updates Target A/A

The university is looking to invest $300 million of its short-term working capital in the debt securities of high-performing companies that meet a certain ESG rating threshold.

12.14.22
ESG
New England University Adds New Fossil Fuel-Free Index Strategy

The university system has added a fossil fuel-free passive index strategy to align with its recent mandate to divest its portfolios of direct and indirect investments in fossil fuels.

12.08.22
Real Assets
Asset Manager Launches Climate Sustainability Strategy

The firm has launched a new forest sustainability fund to promote climate change mitigation with a $500 million target.

12.07.22
ESG
Mid-Atlantic University Building Clean Energy Investments Portfolio

The university is looking to add more investments that promote the global transition to less carbon-intensive energy sources as part of its net-zero carbon emissions endowment goals.

12.07.22