MRI/Social Investments

Industry News
Midwest Foundation Seeks PRI Portfolio Manager

A foundation in the Midwest is searching for a program-related investments portfolio manager to meet a growing capacity need on the team.

12.22.20
MRI/Social Investments
Mid-Atlantic Foundation To Divest From Fossil Fuels

A foundation in the Mid-Atlantic region will divest its endowment from existing fossil fuel interests while refraining from future fossil fuel investments.

12.18.20
Industry News
Asset Manager Announces Carbon Reduction Plan

Firm will work with portfolio companies to reduce emissions by 2022.

12.17.20
Industry News
Firm Commits to Net Zero Emissions

The company expects to achieve the goal by 2050.

12.10.20
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Western Foundation Selects New Investment Consultant Following RFI, RFP Process

A foundation in the West has selected a new investment consultant for its long-term and sustainable and responsible investment portfolios following the issuance of an RFI in January.

12.10.20
Announcements
More Robust Data Needed For Sustainable Change Related To Growing Gender Lens Market

New research finds gender equity data reporting for investors remains sparse despite a maturing gender lens investing universe in terms of asset size and sophistication.

12.03.20
Announcements
BlackRock Acquiring Equity Index Manager

BlackRock has agreed to purchase an equity index manager for approximately $1 billion in cash.

11.25.20
Announcements
U.S. Sustainable Investment Sees Impressive Growth Among Managers, Foundations

Transparency in ESG investing from managers is expected to increase as assets under management in the sustainable investment space continue to well, according to recent research.

11.25.20
MRI/Social Investments
Ohio Foundation Launches Impact Fund

An Ohio-based foundation has launched an impact fund focused on housing.

11.25.20
Announcements
Investors Confident In Sustainability Despite Challenges

The sophisticated demands of institutional investors continue to present challenges for the sustainable investment landscape as more allocators consider sustainability within their portfolio, according to new research.

11.19.20