MRI/Social Investments

Asset Study/Review
Midwest Foundation Commits To Reduce Carbon Emissions Across Endowment

The foundation will look to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions across its endowment by 2050.

10.21.21
Asset Study/Review
Midwest University Divesting From Fossil Fuels

A university based in the Midwest has adopted a new responsible investment policy and will divest its endowment from direct investments related to the exploration or extraction of fossil fuels.

10.21.21
Industry News
Asset Manager Bolsters Responsible Investment Team

Appointments bring firm’s responsible investment team to 17 specialists.

10.21.21
MRI/Social Investments
NYC Pensions Aim For Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions By 2040

Three pension funds within the New York City Retirement Systems have adopted a commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions in their investment portfolios by 2040.

10.20.21
MRI/Social Investments
Northeastern Foundation Divesting From Fossil Fuels, Reinvesting In Renewable Energy

A foundation in the Northeast will end further investment in fossil fuels within its endowment and seek out opportunities in alternative and renewable energy funds.

10.18.21
Surveys/Studies
Institutional Investors Continue To Emphasize ESG In Investment Processes: Survey

Nonprofits and other investors ranked anti-corruption as top ESG concern for the second consecutive year.

10.14.21
Industry News
Consultant Launches Climate Investment Video Series

Series emphasizes four steps to becoming a climate-conscious investor.

10.14.21
ESG
New England College To Divest From Fossil Fuels

A college in New England will reduce its endowment’s fossil fuel holdings to zero over time and invest in energy transitions as part of its plan to address the ongoing climate crisis.

10.14.21
People Moves
New England Community Foundation Adds Mission Investment Mgr.

A community foundation in New England has hired an investment manager to help manage its mission investment portfolio.

09.30.21
People Moves
Southern Nonprofit Hires Impact Investment Staffer

A nonprofit based in the South has hired an impact investment staff member.

09.30.21