ESG

Surveys/Studies
Nonprofits Lead ESG Incorporation, Which Is Down Among Institutional Investors: Survey

Institutional investor incorporation of ESG into investment decision-making processes was down year-over-year, however, foundations and endowments integrated ESG at the highest rate, according to a recent survey.

12.01.22
ESG
New England University Considers New Fossil Fuel-Free Index Strategy

The university system is considering adding 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.

12.01.22
People Moves
Global Asset Manager Names Chief Responsibility Officer

The firm has appointed a chief responsibility officer effective Jan. 9 to oversee its corporate responsibility and responsible investing efforts.

12.01.22
ESG
Wash. County 457 Plan Mulls ESG Allocation

The plan will receive ESG manager search results in February.

11.29.22
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