Is the World Finally Awakening to the Climate Change Threat?

Between new climate change rules from Washington and increased environmental activism from shareholders, we have reasons to be hopeful on Earth Day 2022.

2022 Responsible Investing Outlook: Climate and Diversity Continue to Dominate

What lies ahead for responsible investors in 2022? We see hope for more progress.

What Is Impact Investing?

How can investors generate measurable social or environmental benefits while also fueling healthy financial return? Impact investing is the key.

What Can Investors Do About the Devastating Impact of the Pandemic on Workplace Equity?

Progress toward diversity—and disclosure—continues

Midyear Responsible Investing Update: Disclosures, Climate, and Diversity

The first half of 2021 has seen a renewed investor focus on ESG investing and disclosure.

Not-So-Silent Spring: Exxon and the Vote Heard Round the World

Is 2021 the year climate risk finally got real for oil and gas companies? Why two events concerning Exxon and Shell could be game changers.

How to Make Responsible Investing Truly Personal

When an off-the-shelf solution doesn’t cut it, responsible investors can turn to customized SMAs to build portfolios that align with their values.

2021 Responsible Investing Outlook: Three ESG Themes to Watch

Climate risk, diversity and inclusion, modern slavery: Three topics came to the fore in 2020 and figure to animate ESG investors in the New Year. Here’s why.

Investors Need Data to Make Diversity a Reality

For investors, companies, and employees alike, diversity makes a difference—but it takes data to know how much work is ahead.

Will a DOL Rule Kill Responsible Investing for Pension Plans?

A proposed new Department of Labor rule has caught the institutional investing world by surprise. What does it really mean for pension plans?

Power in Numbers: Can Impact Investing Increase Shareholder Engagement in 2020?

Shareholder engagement is on the rise in 2020. Find out how this form of active ownership could prove to be beneficial for public equities, investors, and society.

The SEC’s New Guidance on Proxy Advisor Firms: A Solution in Search of a Problem

The SEC’s August 2019 guidance on proxy advisory firms has big implications. Why they did it—and why it’s ultimately bad for investors.

Passive Voice: As Index Investing Grows, So Does Active Ownership

As assets continue to flow from active management to index investing, passive shareholders will still hold companies to account.