MRI/Social Investments

MRI/Social Investments
Foundations Commit To Vehicle To Reduce EM Carbon Emissions

Blended strategy will invest in infrastructure that speeds up global transition to low-carbon economy.

07.22.21
Daily Feed
Palmira Capital Appoints Sustainability Head

Palmira Capital Partners has appointed a head of sustainability to lead its ESG team and ensure that ESG criteria are observed in investment decisions, in asset management and in the corporate environment.

07.15.21
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Midwest Nonprofit Organization Divests From Fossil Fuels; Hires Investment Advisor

A nonprofit organization in the Midwest has divested its endowment from fossil fuels and selected an investment advisor to manage the portfolio effective July 1.

07.08.21
MRI/Social Investments
Midwest Foundation Anticipates More PRI Investments Following Loan

A foundation based in the Midwest expects to make additional program-related investments later this year after approving a loan for a pharmaceutical and health services startup at its May board of directors meeting.

07.08.21
Emerging/Diverse Managers
CEO Bringing Diverse Approach In First Year On The Job

The executive is diversifying the New York-based company’s investment process.

06.24.21
People Moves
Faith Investor Services Appoints CEO

Faith Investor Services hired Mike Skillman as ceo, effective June 22, the firm announced.  

06.24.21
Industry News
Rockefeller Foundation & IKEA Launch Renewable Energy Initiative

The IKEA Foundation and Rockefeller Foundation are partnering to launch a $1 billion global platform to fight climate change and energy poverty, the foundations announced.

06.24.21
Surveys/Studies
Community Foundations Increasing Consideration Of Hiring Diverse Managers: Study

Community foundations are prioritizing diversity and have put an increased emphasis on considering hiring diverse managers for their portfolios, a new study found.

06.10.21
MRI/Social Investments
Mid-Atlantic University To Divest From Some Fossil Fuel Sectors As Part Of Net-Zero Goals

A university in the Mid-Atlantic region will divest from companies that are involved in the thermal coal and tar sands segments of the fossil fuel industry and set a target date to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions within its investment portfolio.

06.10.21
People Moves
Ninety One Hires Sustainable Equity PM

Ninety One has hired a portfolio manager for its thematic equity team

06.10.21