ESG

ESG
Midwest Foundation Adds Sustainable Global Equity Strategy

The foundation added an investment in a global equity strategy focused on environmental sustainability, marking the first institutional investor commitment for the fund.

10.20.22
ESG
West Coast Foundation Adds Carbon Reduction PE Strategy, Aims For Net-Zero Portfolio

The foundation made a commitment to a private equity manager as it looks to achieve net-zero carbon emissions in its portfolio by 2030.

10.20.22
ESG
Southern Treasurer to Divest $200 Million From BlackRock

The treasurer’s office is divesting from the firm within the state’s 529 college savings plan.

10.13.22
People Moves
Global Asset Manager Taps Thematic Equities CIO

The new cio began earlier this month and is based in Switzerland.

10.13.22
ESG
Mid-Atlantic University Dissociating From Thermal Coal, Tar Sands Companies

The university’s board of trustees voted to dissociate from 90 companies that are active in the thermal coal or tar sands segments of the fossil fuel industry in early September as part of its goal to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in its endowment.

10.06.22
ESG
Midwest Foundation Transitions Endowment To MRIs

The foundation has transitioned its endowment to mission-related investments that promote environmental sustainability.

09.29.22
ESG
West Coast Plan Hires New ESG-Focused Manager

The plan concluded its ESG-focused manager search in the second quarter.

09.22.22
People Moves
Sustainable Investment Association CEO To Step Down, Search Ensues

The ceo will stay on through April as an advisor to ensure a smooth transition.

09.22.22
ESG
Alaskan Investment Manager Introduces Strategies

The firm’s ESG strategies focus on carbon emissions, clean energy, water and other areas.

09.21.22
ESG
Southwestern State Revises Investment Policy To Block ESG Consideration

The state is now required to only consider pecuniary factors that exert a material effect on the financial risk or the financial when making investment decisions.

09.15.22