Alger Achieves Carbon Neutral Status and Confirms Long-Term Commitment to Supporting Conservation and Climate Action

NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fred Alger Management, LLC ("Alger"), a leading growth equity investment manager, today announced that the firm has achieved carbon neutral status by reducing its footprint and offsetting emissions. This is one component of Alger's multi-faceted commitment to supporting environmental conservation and climate action in the long term.

Alger conducted a comprehensive assessment of its carbon footprint and developed a holistic understanding of the firmwide impact on carbon output. Alger is dedicated to reducing its carbon emissions wherever possible. As a result of the assessment, Alger secured sufficient carbon offset credits through The Nature Conservancy's "Working Woodlands" forest conservation program to achieve carbon neutral status. Beyond that, Alger employees secured additional carbon offsets, which the firm matched, further amplifying the firm's commitment to this important cause.

The Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization devoted to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Its "Working Woodlands" program helps landowners conserve and sustainably manage their forests in return for conservation and management assistance.

"Taking action against climate change cannot wait and we all have a responsibility to improve our world for future generations," said Dan Chung, CEO and chief investment officer of Alger. "Our firm is committed to taking conservation seriously. Through our ongoing support of The Nature Conservancy and other environmental organizations, we continue to extend our commitment to sustainability across our entire company and create greater awareness." Mr. Chung is the former chair of The Nature Conservancy's New York Board of Trustees and a current chair of the "Our World" Campaign Executive Committee.

Alger is a signatory to the Principles for Responsible Investment ("PRI"). Earlier this year, PRI granted Alger an "A" rating for Strategy and Governance and a "B" rating for Direct & Active Ownership. This recognizes Alger's commitment to the Six Principles for Responsible Investment and demonstrates that the firm integrates these values into its investment and decision-making processes. The firm's Summary Scorecard is available on the Alger website.

"We are encouraged by corporate entities such as Alger that are making long-term commitments to offset and reduce their carbon footprints," said Bill Ulfelder, executive director at The Nature Conservancy in New York. "With support from such organizations, the Working Woodlands program has enrolled more than 120,000 acres to date to offset carbon emission and is making real climate action possible."

About Alger
Established in 2007, the Alger Candlelight Giving Program is managed by Alger's employees with the goal of creating meaningful volunteer opportunities and enable the firm to positively engage with the community. For a full list of Alger's charitable efforts, visit Alger's website.

Alger, founded in 1964, is widely recognized as a pioneer of growth-style investment management. Headquartered in New York City with affiliate offices in Boston and London, Alger provides U.S. and non-U.S. institutional investors and financial advisors access to a suite of growth equity separate accounts, mutual funds, and privately offered investment vehicles. The firm's investment philosophy, discovering companies undergoing Positive Dynamic Change, has been in place for over 50 years. Weatherbie Capital, LLC, a Boston-based investment adviser specializing in small and mid-cap growth equity investing is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alger. For more information, please visit http://www.alger.com.

The views expressed are the views of Fred Alger Management, LLC ("FAM") and its affiliates as of September 2020. These views are subject to change at any time and may not represent the views of all portfolio management teams. These views should not be interpreted as a guarantee of the future performance of the markets, any security or any funds managed by FAM. These views are not meant to provide investment advice and should not be considered a recommendation to purchase or sell securities.

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