MRI/Social Investments
A university in Canada has committed to reducing the carbon footprint of its pension and endowment portfolios by 50% by 2030 and achieving full carbon neutrality by 2040.
Appointee will assume the new role at the firm in May.
A community foundation in the Southwest approved private market commitments within its general portfolio and impact investment portfolio last year.
A foundation based in a Southern state is searching for a cfo to manage its finances and investment portfolio.
A university on the West Coast approved convening a committee to investigate a proposal to divest its endowment of fossil fuels and reinvest in more environmentally sustainable assets at its board meeting earlier this month.
Foundations considering moving all or some of their investment portfolios into impact investments can learn important lessons from the groundwork that early movers in the space laid as pioneers, according to a recent report.
A foundation in the Southeast committed catalytic capital earlier this year to help seed the launch of a community development venture capital fund.
Blended strategy will invest in infrastructure that speeds up global transition to low-carbon economy.
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.
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.