ESG

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.

10.14.21
Industry News
Nonprofit & For-Profit Investors Launch ESG Reporting Platform For Pvt. Mkts.

Tech platform offers vetted reporting framework to determine ESG impact.

10.14.21
Industry News
Consultant Launches Climate Investment Video Series

Series emphasizes four steps to becoming a climate-conscious investor.

10.14.21
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