ESG

Industry News
Climate Finance Partnership Raises $673 Million

A global consortium of 22 investors including governments, philanthropies and institutional investors committed to the fundraise.

12.02.21
Surveys/Studies
Nonprofits Leading ESG Adoption Effort: Survey

Asset managers say nonprofit client demand for such strategies will continue to increase.

12.02.21
MRI/Social Investments
Midwest Nonprofit Launches Impact Fund

A nonprofit based in the Midwest has launched an impact investment fund targeting local Black- or Latinx-owned entrepreneurs and businesses.

12.02.21
Surveys/Studies
Asset Mgrs. Taking Active Role On ESG In Portfolio Companies: Survey

Asset managers are taking a more active role on ESG issues with companies in their portfolios to influence potential outcomes such as greater transparency, improved behaviors and reduced uncertainty and risk, according to a recent survey.

11.24.21
ESG
ISCWG Introduces ESG Metrics List

The Investment Consultants Sustainability Working Group has published a list of 12 key ESG-related metrics for all public equity and public credit managers to report on

11.24.21
ESG
Asset Management Firm Names Global ESG Head

A global alternative investment manager focused on real estate has appointed a managing director and global head of ESG.

11.23.21
ESG
Midwest University Approves Fossil Fuel Divestment

A university based in the Midwest approved divesting its endowment from fossil fuel holdings during its board of trustees meeting this month.

11.18.21
Surveys/Studies
Endowments Eyeing Diverse-Owned Mgrs., ESG & Impact Investing: Survey

Many endowments plan to increase their allocations to diverse-owned managers and make ESG and impact investing a priority next year, according to a new survey.

11.18.21
Multi-Asset/Investment Advisor
Canadian University Issues Investment Mgmt. Services RFP

A university based in Canada has issued an RFP seeking a firm to manage its endowment.

11.11.21
Small-Cap
Midwest Health System Swaps Small-Cap Value Mgrs. As Part of Sustainable Investment Goals

The system approved replacing its incumbent domestic small-cap value equity manger with a new firm to better align its portfolio with its sustainable investment goals this week.

11.10.21