ESG

Announcements
Willis Towers Watson Adds Climate Specialist

Matt Scott has joined Willis Towers Watson as senior director of its climate and resilience hub, the firm announced.

04.23.20
ESG
Midwest University Begins ESG-Policy Review

A university in the Midwest has started a review of its ESG policies for current and prospective investment managers.

04.22.20
ESG
Rocky Mountain Plan To Incorporate ESG Within Investment Policy

A Rocky Mountain-based pension plan has directed staff to draft an ESG policy for inclusion in its overall investment policy.

04.20.20
Asset Study/Review
Western Foundation Transitions To Fully Aligned Portfolio Following New Advisor Hire

A Western foundation transitioned to a fully aligned investment portfolio this year after hiring a new investment advisor last year.

04.02.20
Asset Study/Review
Mid-Atlantic University Formalizes Investment Screening Process

A Mid-Atlantic university has formalized its process for screening investments.

04.02.20
ESG
Managers Must Address Governance Shortfalls To Tackle ESG Risks In Institutional Portfolios: Report

Study finds lack of urgency and progress within the responsible investment space.

03.26.20
MRI/Social Investments
Midwestern University To Divest From Fossil Fuels

A Midwestern university will divest its endowment from fossil fuel investments in the next three years.

03.26.20
ESG
Midwestern University Adds ESG Considerations To Investment Process

A Midwestern university has added new investment considerations into its investment processes.

03.25.20
ESG
New England Foundation Pivots To ESG Funds

A college foundation based in New England has shifted its endowment to ESG funds.

03.19.20
MRI/Social Investments
Western Foundation Issues RFP Seeking Funds That Address Climate Change Issues

A Western foundation is searching for funds that address climate change problems associated with the current state of passive management, where a fund’s portfolio mirrors a market index that is not low-carbon.

03.19.20