ESG

Industry News
Invesco Announces Senior ESG Appointments

Appointees are based in London and report to global head of ESG.

10.14.21
ESG
New England College To Divest From Fossil Fuels

A college in New England will reduce its endowment’s fossil fuel holdings to zero over time and invest in energy transitions as part of its plan to address the ongoing climate crisis.

10.14.21
Asset Study/Review
Midwest University Considering Fossil Fuel Divestment

A university based in the Midwest is preparing a board of trustees vote to divest its approximately $2 billion endowment from fossil fuels.

10.07.21
ESG
Canadian Institution Commits To Reduced Carbon Global Equity Fund

An institution in Canada recently committed to seed a reduced carbon global equity fund in alignment with the Paris Agreement.

09.30.21
ESG
Midwest College Divesting From Oil And Gas Investments

A college based in Minnesota approved divesting its endowment of public investments in oil or gas companies and barring future allocations to companies or funds invested solely in oil or gas last month.

09.30.21
ESG
New England University Divesting From Fossil Fuels

A university in New England approved a new investment policy last week that will end the investment of its endowment in fossil fuels.

09.30.21
Surveys/Studies
Strong Board Networks Possess Greater ESG Results For Investor Portfolios: Survey

An increase in board engagement on ESG issues reflects the growing importance of ESG to companies and their investors.

09.30.21
Alternatives
Midwest Plan Bolsters Credit, PE Portfolios

A Midwestern plan approved two private credit commitments and one private equity commitment this month.

09.23.21
MRI/Social Investments
Chicago Foundation Divests From Fossil Fuels

A foundation based in Chicago will divest its investment portfolio from fossil fuel industries and invest more in renewable energy to mitigate the effects of global climate change.

09.23.21
People Moves
Western Investment Advisor Adds MD To Support Sustainable Investing

An investment advisor based in the West has hired a as a managing director to support its responsible and sustainable investing approaches.

09.23.21