New head will also serve an operating partner within the portfolio performance solutions platform.
Institutional investor interest in incorporating ESG factors into their investment decision making has reached an all-time high, according to a recent survey.
The transaction closed on Oct. 29.
A public benefit corporation and ESG technology platform has closed its Series A investment round with $21 million.
She will ensure that Hayfin’s responsible investment practices are reviewed, developed and implemented across the business.
She is based in New York and reports to Managing Director and Co-COO Robin Shanahan.
Practice will help investment managers by drafting responsible investment policy and workflow.
strategy consists of 35 to 50 predominantly small- and mid-cap stocks in global developed markets.
A university based on the West Coast has committed to not pursue any future investments in fossil fuels within its multi-billion-dollar portfolio.
A university in Canada has committed to divest its endowment from investments in fossil fuel companies immediately.