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Is the World Finally Awakening to the Climate Change Threat?
by Gwen Le Berre, Director, Responsible Investing
April 18, 2022
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
by Gwen Le Berre, Director, Responsible Investing
January 18, 2022
What lies ahead for responsible investors in 2022? We see hope for more progress.
What Is Impact Investing?
by Gwen Le Berre, Director, Responsible Investing; Lauren Kashmanian, Director, Portfolio Management and Responsible Investing
October 11, 2021
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?
by Gwen Le Berre, Director, Responsible Investing
August 26, 2021
Progress toward diversity—and disclosure—continues
Midyear Responsible Investing Update: Disclosures, Climate, and Diversity
by Gwen Le Berre, Director, Responsible Investing
July 27, 2021
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
by Gwen Le Berre, Director, Responsible Investing
June 17, 2021
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
by Gwen Le Berre, Director, Responsible Investing
February 8, 2021
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
by Gwen Le Berre, Director, Responsible Investing
January 11, 2021
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
by Gwen Le Berre, Director, Responsible Investing
August 24, 2020
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?
by Gwen Le Berre, Director, Responsible Investing
August 7, 2020
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?
by Gwen Le Berre, Director, Responsible Investing
February 24, 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
by Gwen Le Berre, Director, Responsible Investing
November 4, 2019
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
by Gwen Le Berre, Director, Responsible Investing
September 25, 2019
As assets continue to flow from active management to index investing, passive shareholders will still hold companies to account.