MRI/Social Investments

MRI/Social Investments
New England Institution Examining Endowment To Achieve Net-Zero Carbon Emissions

A higher education institution in New England is in the process of decarbonizing its endowment to bring the portfolio in line with its new climate plan of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

06.03.21
People Moves
American Century Appoints Two Sustainability Leaders

American Century Investments has appointed Matt Oldroyd as head of corporate sustainability and Patricia Ribeiro as chair of a newly formed sustainability council, the firm announced.

05.27.21
MRI/Social Investments
Higher-Education Investors Introduce Net Zero Endowments Initiative

Initiative aims to have 50 endowments adopt a goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

05.13.21
Industry News
Company Names Climate Head

Appointee will reinforce firm’s research on climate, strengthen expertise on climate-related topics across sectors.

05.13.21
Private Equity
Southern University Foundation Approves VC Commitments

A university foundation in the South has approved venture capital commitments at its investment committee meetings in February and November.

05.13.21
ESG
West Coast University Issues ESG Bonds

A university based on the West Coast sold ESG bonds last month to help finance and refinance campus construction and renovation projects.

05.13.21
Fixed-Income
Nuveen Launches Impact Investing-Focused Closed-End Fund

Nuveen has successfully completed the initial public offering of its core plus impact fund, the firm announced.  

05.06.21
ESG
West Coast University Adjusts Investment Strategy

A university based on the West Coast is adjusting its investment strategy.

04.29.21
Emerging/Diverse Managers
Company Launches Initiative To Address Racial Wealth Gap

Firm will partner with diverse asset managers, federally chartered community development financial institutions and other mission-driven organizations.

04.29.21
ESG
Great Plains Institution Added ESG-Provision To Investment Policy

A university based in the Great Plains region approved a new provision in its investment policy to allow the consideration of ESG factors when investing its endowment holdings.

04.29.21