ESG

Industry News
Investment Manager Promotes Sustainable Investing Head

The new head of sustainable investing and corporate responsibility also co-leads the firm’s newly created diversity and inclusion committee.

12.16.21
ESG
New England University Makes Private Commitments As Part Of Climate Change Impact Initiative

A university in New England made venture capital and private infrastructure commitments as part of its initiative to commit to positive impact funds related to climate change over the next five years.

12.16.21
ESG
Northeast Plan Commits To Climate Change-Focused Index Fund

The plan will commit $2 billion to the fund as part of its sustainable investment and climate solutions program.

12.10.21
Industry News
Global Investment Manager Adds Six To ESG Team

New appointees will support Global Head of ESG Investments Paul LaCoursiere.

12.09.21
Industry News
Firm Taps ESG Head From Morgan Stanley

The newly created position reports to firm’s co-CEOs.

12.09.21
Industry News
Firm U.S. Appoints New ESG Head

Appointee is responsible for ESG strategic direction for the U.S. in the newly created position.

12.09.21
Industry News
Abrdn Launches Sustainable EM Debt Fund

Global investment manager launches sustainable emerging market debt fund focused on companies that positively contribute to the United Nations’ 17 sustainable development goals.

12.09.21
Asset Study/Review
Southern Fund Approves New A/A For Liquid Account

A fund in the South approved a new strategic asset allocation for its liquid account following a recommendation from its general investment consultant last month that essentially creates a 60% equity 40% fixed-income portfolio.

12.09.21
ESG
Midwest University Commits To ESG Manager Reviews

A university based in the Midwest will periodically review all managers for ESG-related criteria within its investment portfolio as part of a new investment policy adopted at its board meeting last week.

12.09.21
ESG
Mid-Atlantic College Liquidating Fossil Fuel Holdings

A college based in the Mid-Atlantic region is shedding its private exposures to fossil fuel holdings within its endowment over the next 12 to 24 months.

12.02.21