Social finance

AMG and Parnassus Investments Announce Partnership

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Economy, Social finance, Corporate social responsibility, Investment management, Socially responsible investing

As with all AMG Affiliates, the Parnassus investment process will not change as a result of its partnership with AMG, and the Parnassus investment team will remain fully independent.

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  • As with all AMG Affiliates, the Parnassus investment process will not change as a result of its partnership with AMG, and the Parnassus investment team will remain fully independent.
  • Given our longstanding relationship with AMG, and its three-decade history of successful partnerships with independent active investment firms, we are excited about our new partnership.
  • AMGs unique partnership approach preserves our firms entrepreneurial and investment-centric culture, which is essential to our clients and team; the cultural alignment between Parnassus and AMG, with our firms respective long-term partnership orientations and strong shared belief in sustainable investing, made our decision clear.
  • For more information, please visit the Companys website at www.amg.com
    Founded in 1984, Parnassus Investments is a pioneer in socially responsible investing.

CEO Presenting on the Emerging Growth / Investors Hub Joint Conference on July 7. Register Now

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Growth, Investment, Stock market, Social finance

Emerging Growth teams with Investors Hub, one of the top investing websites and apps providing streaming market data tools and over 30,000 message boards focused on public companies, cryptocurrencies, and more to provide the Emerging Growth / Investors Hub Conference.

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  • Emerging Growth teams with Investors Hub, one of the top investing websites and apps providing streaming market data tools and over 30,000 message boards focused on public companies, cryptocurrencies, and more to provide the Emerging Growth / Investors Hub Conference.
  • The Conference identifies companies in a wide range of growth sectors, with strong management teams, innovative products & services, focused strategy, execution, and the overall potential for long-term growth.
  • The next step in its evolution is the Emerging Growth Conference.
  • Please consult an investment professional before investing in anything viewed on the Emerging Growth Conference or on EmergingGrowth.com.

Beyond Check-Writing: How Companies Can Rework Their Philanthropic Approach to Addressing Social Problems in US Cities

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Monday, June 28, 2021
Articles, Ethics, Ethical investment, Social finance, Corporate social responsibility, Euthenics, Industrial and organizational psychology, ESG, Environmental, social and corporate governance

The report's insights are primarily derived from The Conference Board ESG Center's Corporate Social Responsibility Council tour of four US cities: Detroit, Newark, Los Angeles, and Baltimore.

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  • The report's insights are primarily derived from The Conference Board ESG Center's Corporate Social Responsibility Council tour of four US cities: Detroit, Newark, Los Angeles, and Baltimore.
  • The Conference Board ESG Center's Corporate Social Responsibility Council's tour of four US cities is an exemplar of this approach.
  • Data for measuring outcomes: In addition to helping to define the cost of addressing social problems, there are now data sources to help companies better measure the efficiency of their efforts.
  • But if companies limit themselves to annual grants, they can also limit their ability to address the causes of large, complex, interconnected social problems.

TriLinc Global Impact Fund Makes Impact Investments in Latin America, Africa, and Emerging Europe

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Finance, Other Philanthropy, Professional services, Small business, Philanthropy, Economy, Articles, Social finance, Corporate social responsibility, Impact investing, Investment

TriLinc Global Impact Fund, LLC (TriLinc Global Impact Fund or TGIF) announced today that it recently acquired $17,974,955 of participations in term loan facilities in Latin America, Africa, and Emerging Europe.

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  • TriLinc Global Impact Fund, LLC (TriLinc Global Impact Fund or TGIF) announced today that it recently acquired $17,974,955 of participations in term loan facilities in Latin America, Africa, and Emerging Europe.
  • Impact investing is defined as investing with the specific objective of achieving a competitive financial return as well as creating positive, measurable impact in communities across the globe.
  • TGIF is a public non-listed, externally managed, limited liability company that makes impact investments in SMEs, primarily in developing economies, that provide the opportunity to achieve both competitive financial returns and positive measurable impact.
  • In addition, TGIF aggregates and analyzes social, economic, and environmental impact data to track progress and measure success against stated objectives.

Mirova Global Sustainable Equity Fund Surpasses $1 Billion in Assets Under Management

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Banking, Other Professional Services, Professional services, Finance, Finance, Economy, Money, Corporate social responsibility, Investment management, Social finance, Socially responsible investing, Mutual fund, Natixis Investment Managers, Mirova, Mirova U.S., LLC, Natixis Investment Managers, MIROVA, MIROVA U.S., LLC, NATIXIS INVESTMENT MANAGERS

Natixis Investment Managers (Natixis) and Mirova today announced that the Mirova Global Sustainable Equity Fund (ESGYX) has surpassed $1 billion in assets under management.

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  • Natixis Investment Managers (Natixis) and Mirova today announced that the Mirova Global Sustainable Equity Fund (ESGYX) has surpassed $1 billion in assets under management.
  • The Mirova Global Sustainable Equity Fund benefits from Mirovas deeply rooted experience in global sustainable investing and leadership in ESG.
  • Mirova also manages other equity mutual funds available to US investors the Mirova US Sustainable Equity Fund (MUSYX) and the Mirova International Sustainable Equity Fund (MRVYX) which are also available to eligible financial advisors and their clients as SMAs.
  • For more information about the Mirova Global Sustainable Equity Fund and the risk factors involved, please find information here .

BIPOC Women Leaders in CRE Join Forces to Launch DOT Capital Advisors

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Economy, Finance, Money, Corporate social responsibility, Impact investing, Investment, Social finance, Investor

PASADENA, Calif., June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- DOT Capital Advisors , a multifaceted CRE financial services advisory group, announced today the official launch of its operations in Greater Los Angeles.

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  • PASADENA, Calif., June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- DOT Capital Advisors , a multifaceted CRE financial services advisory group, announced today the official launch of its operations in Greater Los Angeles.
  • Launch of DOT Capital Advisors brings essential diversity of thought to the commercial real estate industry.
  • Prior to founding DOT, Manansala served for nine years as principal of Jackson Stone Financial Services, which has rebranded under the DOT banner of services.
  • DOT Capital Advisors provides advisory services for a range of commercial real estate companies, working closely with General Partners (GP) on impact investing, purposeful business strategies, and investor/Sponsor relations.

EQM Indexes Partners with YourStake to Create ESG Index Products

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Consulting, Banking, Professional services, Finance, Economy, Articles, Corporate social responsibility, Social finance, Investment, Socially responsible investing, Impact investing

Index development firm, EQM Indexes LLC (EQM Indexes), today announced a partnership with YourStake , a platform that equips financial advisors and asset managers with the tools, data, and reporting metrics to serve impact investing clients.

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  • Index development firm, EQM Indexes LLC (EQM Indexes), today announced a partnership with YourStake , a platform that equips financial advisors and asset managers with the tools, data, and reporting metrics to serve impact investing clients.
  • Through this partnership, EQM Indexes will create index products utilizing YourStakes ESG and Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) intelligence.
  • Then, they can leverage EQM Indexes index creation expertise to create custom, innovative, sustainably-focused index products for the ETF marketplace.
  • Creator of the ESG Personality Type, YourStake pairs 100+ independent ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) metrics with personalized client values to create custom investment solutions.

Engine No. 1 Transform 500 ETF (Ticker: VOTE) Will Launch to Drive Positive Impact Through Voting and Active Ownership

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Banking, Professional services, Finance, Finance, Economy, Exchange-traded funds, Articles, Corporate social responsibility, Impact investing, Investment, Social finance, Inverse exchange-traded fund

1, an impact investment group purpose-built to create long-term value by driving positive impact, today announced the upcoming launch of its inaugural ETF, Engine No.

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  • 1, an impact investment group purpose-built to create long-term value by driving positive impact, today announced the upcoming launch of its inaugural ETF, Engine No.
  • 1 Transform 500 ETF (ticker: VOTE) (VOTE or the Fund), with an initial commitment of $100 million.
  • Campaigns we run: Actively work with companies to strengthen the investments they make in stakeholders to drive company performance.
  • 1 is an impact investment group purpose-built to create long-term value by driving positive impact through active ownership.

Dow recognized as one of the 50 most community-minded organizations in the U.S.

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Other Manufacturing, Environment, Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, Philanthropy, Other Philanthropy, Foundation, Other Science, Science, Articles, Ethics, Social finance, Corporate social responsibility, Euthenics, Law of obligations, Dow, Points of Light, Dow, POINTS OF LIGHT

Achieving this purpose is a responsibility we take very seriously and Dows placement on The Civic 50 is a recognition of our progress.

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  • Achieving this purpose is a responsibility we take very seriously and Dows placement on The Civic 50 is a recognition of our progress.
  • It also motivates us to do even better, as it allows us to be measured among the best.
  • The Civic 50 provides a national standard for corporate citizenship and showcases how companies can use their time, skills and resources to drive social impact in their communities and within their organizations.
  • We thank Dow for their commitment to building community resiliency and their investments that deliver social impact across the world.

Points of Light Announces 2021 Honorees of The Civic 50

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Articles, Ethics, Social finance, Corporate social responsibility, Ethical investment, Euthenics

Additionally, findings from new racial equity questions added to the survey indicate:

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  • Additionally, findings from new racial equity questions added to the survey indicate:
    94%of the honoreeshave formal supplier diversity programswithwritten strategies to promote a more diverse, equitable and inclusive company culture
    View more key findings and insights from The Civic 50 2021 honorees.
  • Since it was launched in 2012, The Civic 50 has provided a roadmap for good corporate citizenship, and showcases how committed companies are moving social impact, civic engagement and community to the center of their business.
  • The Civic 50 survey is administered by True Impact, a company specializing in helping organizations maximize and measure their social and business value and analyzed by VeraWorks.
  • The survey instrument consists of quantitative and multiple-choice questions that inform The Civic 50 scoring process.