ESG

MRI/Social Investments
Northeastern University Calls Committee To Examine Fossil Fuel Investments, Consider Divestment

A Northeastern university decided last week to convene a committee to examine its investments in fossil fuels and consider divestment.

01.22.20
People Moves
Midwest Religious Group To Hire Socially Responsible Investment Activities Head

A Midwestern religious group is looking to hire a v.p. of social responsibility.

01.15.20
Industry News
Investment Firm Hires ESG-Focused Staff

An investment firm has filled a position focused on ESG-related duties.

01.15.20
Conference Coverage
Climate Risks Factors Necessary For Nonprofit Portfolio Modeling, Assumptions: Panel

Consequences of climate change and stranded assets must be incorporated into investment portfolios as a risk factor to protect against future downside dangers.

09.26.19
In The News
Campaign Continues Against State Pension Investment In Fossil Fuels

DivestNJ Coalition has been urging officials to get rid of holdings in oil and gas companies, calling them too risky in the era of climate change.

09.23.19
MRI/Social Investments
Western University Divests Endowment Of Fossil Fuels

A Western university will divest its endowment of fossil fuels by the end of the month.

09.18.19
Industry News
Aviva Investors Adds ESG Head For Real Assets Platform

Aviva Investors hired a head of environmental, social and governance for its real assets platform on Sept. 16.

09.18.19
MRI/Social Investments
Georgia Foundation Expects To Expand Program-Related Investment Program

A plan in Georgia expects to increase its program-related investments

09.12.19
MRI/Social Investments
Pennsylvania School Plans To Adopt New Investment Strategies

A school in Pennsylvania is looking to adopt new strategies for its endowment.

09.05.19
Surveys/Studies
Sustainable Trends Report: More Allocated Capital, Financial Inclusion And Fintechs

Progress on sustainable investment solutions across the economy has been significant but there is still room for sustainability to grow as a meaningful part of the capital markets, a recent report shows.

08.22.19