ESG

Surveys/Studies
Net-Zero Demand Outpaces Available Products: Report

As institutional investors increasingly embrace ESG investing and net-zero carbon emissions goals, suitable investment options have not kept pace, according to a recent report.

05.19.22
Asset Study/Review
Western University Weighs Fossil Fuel Divestment, New Clean Energy Allocation

A university based on the West Coast is considering a clean energy allocation and fossil fuel divestment.

05.19.22
Industry News
Congressman Proposes Bill Barring Endowments From Investing In National Security Threats

Upcoming bill discourages private colleges and universities with endowments of over $1 billion from investing in entities that have been deemed an unacceptable national security risk.

05.19.22
ESG
Investment Mgr. Closes Environmental Sustainability Fund

Firm’s inaugural environmental sustainability fund closes with more than $200 million in committed capital.

05.18.22
People Moves
Mercer Appoints Sustainable Investment Head

Firm’s sustainable investment team has over 20 dedicated professionals.

05.11.22
Asset Study/Review
New England College Divesting From Fossil Fuels

College will phase out its indirect investments in fossil fuels, including real assets funds related to oil and gas extraction, with the goal of completing liquidation of the funds by 2033.

05.05.22
Asset Study/Review
New England University Commits To Fossil Fuel Divestment

The university is planning to divest its portfolios from direct fossil fuel investments by May 31 and indirect fossil fuel investments by 2030.

05.05.22
Announcements
Asset Manager Makes Three ESG Appointments

The trio began working at the Paris-based firm in March.

05.05.22
People Moves
Company Hires ESG Head

New hire will help refine ESG priorities, goals, metrics and criteria and work with investment teams to identify how ESG considerations may be further incorporated into investment processes.

05.05.22
ESG
Church Pension Recommends Adding Companies To Divestment List

A pension board affiliated with a major church is recommending the denomination add several energy companies to its divestment/proscription list due to involvement in environmental issues.

04.28.22