ESG

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
ESG
Northeast College Eyes Investments Supporting Green Economy As Part Of New IPS

A college in the Northeast will consider investments that support the transition to a green economy as part of its adoption of a new investment policy at its October board meeting.

12.02.21
Industry News
Climate Finance Partnership Raises $673 Million

A global consortium of 22 investors including governments, philanthropies and institutional investors committed to the fundraise.

12.02.21
Surveys/Studies
Nonprofits Leading ESG Adoption Effort: Survey

Asset managers say nonprofit client demand for such strategies will continue to increase.

12.02.21
MRI/Social Investments
Midwest Nonprofit Launches Impact Fund

A nonprofit based in the Midwest has launched an impact investment fund targeting local Black- or Latinx-owned entrepreneurs and businesses.

12.02.21
Surveys/Studies
Asset Mgrs. Taking Active Role On ESG In Portfolio Companies: Survey

Asset managers are taking a more active role on ESG issues with companies in their portfolios to influence potential outcomes such as greater transparency, improved behaviors and reduced uncertainty and risk, according to a recent survey.

11.24.21
ESG
ISCWG Introduces ESG Metrics List

The Investment Consultants Sustainability Working Group has published a list of 12 key ESG-related metrics for all public equity and public credit managers to report on

11.24.21
ESG
Asset Management Firm Names Global ESG Head

A global alternative investment manager focused on real estate has appointed a managing director and global head of ESG.

11.23.21
ESG
Midwest University Approves Fossil Fuel Divestment

A university based in the Midwest approved divesting its endowment from fossil fuel holdings during its board of trustees meeting this month.

11.18.21