ESG

MRI/Social Investments
Canadian Manager Closes Sustainable Fund

The firm has completed an initial close of its fund targeting sustainably managed forestlands with more than $200 million in commitments.

11.21.23
Infrastructure
BlackRock Holds First Close Of Energy Transition Infrastructure Fund

The global asset manager has raised approximately $1 billion for an energy transition infrastructure fund.

11.21.23
ESG
Western College Considering Fossil Fuel Divestment

The college’s board of trustees will consider divestment proposals for its endowment at meetings this week.

11.08.23
ESG
Investment Consultant Enhances Due Diligence Questionnaire

The firm has revised its due diligence questions around sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.

11.08.23
ESG
Investment Manager Releases Sustainable Investment Data

The European manager has released its proprietary sustainable investment scoring and data to the public.

11.02.23
Alternatives
Midwest College Looks To Refine Alternative Asset Classes

The college is fine-tuning its hedge fund and private equity portfolios in the near term as it makes progress on its long-term goal to divest from fossil fuel investments.

11.01.23
ESG
E&Fs Expect Rise In Sustainable Investment Practices In Coming Years: Report

A report finds that 90% of surveyed asset owners expect to already have or be working toward the goal of introducing investment practices into their portfolios by 2028.

10.04.23
ESG
Mid-Atlantic Mgr. Expands U.S. Offerings W/ Three Actively Managed ESG Equity Mutual Funds

The firm has launched three actively managed, equity mutual funds focused on generating competitive investment returns through responsible investing.

09.21.23
ESG
Midwest Health System Developing Sustainable Investment Guidelines, Wrapping Up IPS Review

The healthcare system is working on sustainable investment guidelines after reviewing sustainability scores on current investments in the first quarter and evaluating future opportunities.

09.19.23
ESG
Northeast University To Divest From Fossil Fuels

The university has committed to avoid direct investments in fossil fuel companies and will not seek out or renew private funds investing in fossil fuels after previously rejecting fossil fuel divestment in 2016.

09.14.23