ESG

Canadian University Commits To Fossil Fuel Divestment; Sustainable, Low-Carbon Investment Initiative

A university in Canada has committed to divest its endowment from investments in fossil fuel companies immediately.

10.28.21

Canadian College Foundation Seeks Investment Mgr.

A college foundation based in Western Canada has issued an RFP seeking an investment manager for its portfolio alongside an operating reserves portfolio for the college.

10.28.21

Asset Study/Review

Midwest Foundation Commits To Reduce Carbon Emissions Across Endowment

The foundation will look to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions across its endowment by 2050.

10.21.21

Asset Study/Review

Midwest University Divesting From Fossil Fuels

A university based in the Midwest has adopted a new responsible investment policy and will divest its endowment from direct investments related to the exploration or extraction of fossil fuels.

10.21.21

Asset Study/Review

Midwest State Systems Issue Divestment Services RFP

The systems have issued an RFP seeking to contract with one firm to provide divestment research services for three state divestment laws, which apply to investments in Sudan, Iran and Israel.

10.21.21

Equity

CalSTRS Seeking Sustainability-Focused Equity Managers

The plan is looking to hire at least one manager and may also build a pool of managers for future allocations.

10.19.21

Credit/Private Debt

Mid-Atlantic Plan Discloses Commitments

A Mid-Atlantic plan disclosed six recent commitments at today’s board meeting.

10.14.21

Surveys/Studies

Institutional Investors Continue To Emphasize ESG In Investment Processes: Survey

Nonprofits and other investors ranked anti-corruption as top ESG concern for the second consecutive year.