ESG

People Moves
Brown Advisory Adds Fixed-Income ESG Analyst

Brown Advisory has appointed a fixed-income ESG analyst to expand its new global sustainable fixed-income team, the firm announced.

09.23.21
ESG
Northeast Plan Makes ESG Manager Hire

The plan approved a hire in its ESG manager search in May.

09.10.21
ESG
New England University Divesting From Fossil Fuels

A university in New England will not directly invest in companies that explore for or develop fossil fuels and will refrain from indirect investments in funds with holdings in the fossil fuel industry going forward.

09.10.21
Emerging/Diverse Managers
Southern Foundation Targets Diverse Mgrs., ESG Strategies

A foundation based in the South is targeting minority-owned and diverse investment managers as well as ESG strategies within its investment portfolio.

09.09.21
Industry News
Foundations’ Returns Help Sustain Long-Term Goals

Steady returns make responsible investment practices a priority and increase usage of the outsourced cio model.

08.25.21
MRI/Social Investments
Midwest Foundation Nears Close On Third Impact Investment

A foundation based in the Midwest has made a new investment.

08.25.21
Surveys/Studies
Canadian E&Fs Increase Alts. Allocations, Shift To Outsourced CIO Model And Make Progress In ESG

Canadian endowments and foundations are looking to real assets and alternatives to continue diversifying their portfolios moving forward, according to a recent study.

08.19.21
ESG
Canadian University To Reduce Carbon Footprint Of Pension, Endowment

A university in Canada has committed to reducing the carbon footprint of its pension and endowment portfolios by 50% by 2030 and achieving full carbon neutrality by 2040.

08.18.21
Industry News
Northeast Plan Evaluates Shale Oil Companies; Divests From Five Coal Companies

The plan is evaluating 42 shale oil and gas companies as part of its climate action plan.

08.12.21
Industry News
Mercer Names Sustainable Research Head

Appointee will assume the new role at the firm in May.

08.12.21