ESG

ESG
Midwest Governor To Consider Bill Barring Universities From ESG Investing

The governor will consider passing a law that would bar state colleges or universities in the state from considering ESG-related factors when making an investment decision.

12.18.24
Searches And Hires
New England Institution Adds Small-Cap Value, ESG Fund Options To DC Plan

The university approved adding a small-cap value equity fund and an all-equity ESG fund as fund options for participants within its defined contribution plan this month.

12.18.24
ESG
Church Fund Launches New Fossil Fuel-Free Funds Series

The fund has partnered with two managers to launch a duo of funds that bar investments in fossil fuel companies or conflict-affected areas.

12.12.24
Asset Study/Review
New England College Maintains Investment Strategy Despite Calls For Divestment & Disclosure

The decision comes despite pressures from students, staff and the larger university community regarding the investment and management of the portfolio.

11.27.24
People Moves
Investment Research Firm Appoints Head Of ESG And Climate

The firm has hired a head to lead its ESG and climate product development and business strategy.

11.06.24
Surveys/Studies
Institutions’ ESG Interest, Adoption Shows Growth Over Last Decade

Institutional investor interest in and adoption of ESG factors has increased in the last decade, a new survey finds.

11.04.24
Surveys/Studies
Responsible Investing Impacted By Politics: Cerulli

Political pressure has deterred 10% of asset owners from continuing to incorporate ESG considerations into their investment decisions as 34% of the institutions find responding to the backlash time consuming and costly, 24% of them fearing litigation and 14% feeling pressure from stakeholders, new research shows.

10.31.24
ESG
Western University Turns Down Student Divestment Proposal

The university’s special committee on investment responsibility has decided to take no action on a student-led proposal to divest its endowment from companies supporting the Israel Defense Forces.

10.24.24
MRI/Social Investments
Advocacy Group Seeks E&Fs To Participate In Impact Benchmarking Program

The advocacy group and peer network is looking for endowments and foundations to participate in the latest cohort of its impact investment benchmarking program.

10.23.24
ESG
NYC Comptroller Proposes Expanded Fossil Fuel Exclusions

The proposed policy would expand the funds’ divestment from fossil fuel reserve owners and exclusion of upstream fossil fuel investments in private markets to cover midstream and downstream infrastructure, such as pipelines and distribution terminals.

10.22.24