ESG

ESG
New England College Phasing Out Direct Fossil Fuel Investments

A college in New England will phase out its direct fossil fuel investments over time and make no new investments in public or private equity fossil fuel funds.

04.08.21
ESG
West Coast Organization Launches Fund

An organization based on the West Coast has launched a new fund.

04.08.21
MRI/Social Investments
Midwest University Commits To Net-Zero Carbon Endowment, Makes Sustainable Investments

A university in the Midwest approved a new investment policy to reach a net-zero carbon footprint as well as three commitments totaling $140 million to renewable and sustainable investments at its March board meeting.

04.01.21
Industry News
Nonprofits Turning To Impact Investment To Align Portfolios, Achieve Financial Returns: Consultant

Report finds that growing impact investing landscape has been amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic.

04.01.21
Industry News
Manulife Adds Impact Investing MD

The newly created position is based in San Francisco.

04.01.21
ESG
Rocky Mountain University Receives Report Recommending Fossil Fuel Divestment

A university in the Rocky Mountain region has received a draft report recommending it divest its endowment of fossil fuel industry holdings and reinvest in renewable resources.

03.24.21
Surveys/Studies
Community Foundations Aim For Increased Diversity In 2021: Poll

Diversity is a top priority for community foundations within their investment portfolios and investment committees in the coming year, according to a recent survey.

03.24.21
Equity
Canadian University Commits To Sustainable Global Equity Mgr.

A Canadian university recently committed capital to a global equity manager that invests in opportunities emerging from the transition to a more sustainable global economy.

03.24.21
ESG
NYC Increases Climate Change Solutions Investments To Over $6B

The city’s five systems approved allocations to public equity climate change solutions on Friday.

03.23.21
ESG
Religious Institution Conducting ESG Manager Review

A religious order is conducting a review of its investment managers on key ESG issues such as climate-related risks and opportunities as well as racial and gender equity.

03.18.21