MRI/Social Investments

Surveys/Studies
ESG Divides E&Fs On Effectiveness: Survey

The number of nonprofit groups using ESG or impact investment strategies have increased, but many worry about returns.

03.03.22
Surveys/Studies
Responsible Investing Discussions Accelerating, Implementation Remains Slow: Study

A growing number of independent schools are talking about responsible investing, though they have been slow to implement.

03.03.22
MRI/Social Investments
West Coast Investment Board Issues ESG-Focused RFP

The investment board is searching for a balanced ESG-focused investment option as current investment option may cease to exist by end of 2022.

02.18.22
ESG
New England University Eyes Climate Solution Investments

A university in New England is looking to grow its almost 1% exposure to climate solutions and has identified the expansion of existing high-quality managers into climate-related activity as part of their regular investment efforts as an emerging opportunity source

02.10.22
MRI/Social Investments
Midwest Foundation Nears Impact Investment Goal

A foundation based in the Midwest is deploying locally focused impact investments and expects to exceed its five-year goal of $30 million.

02.03.22
Asset Study/Review
New England Institution Weighs Full Fossil Fuel Divestment

A university in New England is weighing divesting three of its portfolios from fossil fuels.

02.03.22
Real Assets
Midwest Foundation Commits To RE Fund With Impact Goal

A foundation based in the Midwest is among a group of institutional investors that has committed to a value-add real estate fund focused on diverse-owned real estate operators or enterprises.

01.27.22
Industry News
Company Launches Sustainable Resources Platform

Global asset manager starts credit platform for renewable energy companies.

01.27.22
MRI/Social Investments
West Coast Savings Board Approves ESG RFP

The plan will issue the RFP next month to seek a balanced ESG-focused investment option

01.25.22
MRI/Social Investments
F&Es Should Focus On Private Markets For Impact Opportunities: Report

Foundations and endowments looking to deliver positive social or environmental outcomes in underserved areas alongside a financial return should look to private markets to generate that impact in 2022, according to a recent report from an investment consulting firm.

12.22.21