ESG

People Moves
Responsible Investing Head Resigns From Firm

The global head of responsible investing resigned from the role, which he has held since July 2021, this month after being suspended following a presentation at an industry conference in May.

07.14.22
ESG
Outsourced CIO Closes Impact Private Equity Fund

The discretionary manager has closed its inaugural private equity environmental impact fund with more than $140 million in client commitments.

07.14.22
Asset Study/Review
Southern Foundation Preps ESG, DEI Scoring Process Along A/A Review

The foundation is conducting an annual asset allocation review for its investment portfolio alongside an ESG and DEI scoring process with its new general investment consultant.

07.14.22
ESG
Congressman Pressures Endowments To Divest From China

Letter was sent to colleges and universities including Harvard University, Yale University and Duke University, arguing that diversification in investment must not come at the expense of abetting human rights violations.

06.30.22
ESG
Midwest University Approves New Fossil Fuel Investment Guidelines

The university will remove investments in energy companies with high carbon emissions and seek out and support investments in technologies that accelerate the transition to a carbon-free energy future.

06.29.22
Infrastructure
Global Investment Mgr. Launching Global Energy Transition Strategy

The firm is launching a perpetual infrastructure strategy that will seek to partner with infrastructure businesses to help drive the global energy transition.

06.23.22
Industry News
Responsible Investing Platform Introduces Faith-Based ESG Screening Tool

The firm has introduced a free faith-based online investment screening tool that provides access to biblical values data on over 24,000 stocks, mutual funds and exchange traded funds.

06.16.22
People Moves
Outsourced CIO Appoints Two New Investment Heads

The London-based firm appointed a head of public equities and global head of sustainable investing in the last two months.

06.16.22
ESG
SEC Proposes New Rules Enhancing ESG Disclosures

The regulatory body proposed amendments to rules and reporting forms for investors to categorize certain types of ESG strategies broadly and require funds and advisers to provide more specific disclosures based on the ESG strategies they pursue.

06.09.22
Industry News
Mass. Treasurer Calls For Gun Divestment

Massachusetts Treasurer Deborah Goldberg is calling on the state’s legislature to divest its $101.5 billion Massachusetts Pension Reserves Investment Management Board from guns and ammunition for civilian use.

06.03.22