ESG

MRI/Social Investments
New England Institution Examining Endowment To Achieve Net-Zero Carbon Emissions

A higher education institution in New England is in the process of decarbonizing its endowment to bring the portfolio in line with its new climate plan of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

06.03.21
Daily Feed
Cushman & Wakefield Appoints EMEA Sustainability Head

Cushman & Wakefield has appointed James Woodhead to head its asset services sustainability and ESG consultancy in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the firm announced. 

06.03.21
Industry News
Mason Promotes ESG Research Director

Mason Investment Advisory Services has promoted an employee to the newly created position of director of ESG research to lead its specialized research and analysis of ESG portfolios and investment vehicles used by its institutional and private clients.

06.03.21
Surveys/Studies
Institutions Focus On Risks Associated With ESG Factors Such As Regulation, Disclosure

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks are receiving greater attention from institutions, investors and regulators, however, new research finds that a limited number of companies are very effective at managing ESG risk.

06.03.21
People Moves
BlackRock Taps U.S. Capital Markets Head

She will oversee BlackRock Capital Markets’ relationships with U.S. banks and intermediaries.

05.27.21
People Moves
Adams Street Names ESG Director

Adams Street Partners has hired a director of ESG and responsible investing to develop strategies and solutions that bring further transparency to ESG risks and opportunities within the firm’s portfolios and investments.

05.27.21
MRI/Social Investments
Higher-Education Investors Introduce Net Zero Endowments Initiative

Initiative aims to have 50 endowments adopt a goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

05.13.21
Industry News
Company Names Climate Head

Appointee will reinforce firm’s research on climate, strengthen expertise on climate-related topics across sectors.

05.13.21
Industry News
Firm Hires Sustainable Investing Head

Hire will oversee sustainable investing and global engagement policies, research and product development agendas.

05.13.21
ESG
West Coast University Issues ESG Bonds

A university based on the West Coast sold ESG bonds last month to help finance and refinance campus construction and renovation projects.

05.13.21