ESG Investing
Sustainable Investment Perspectives
Global events and trends – such as electric vehicles and water security – driving ESG investments are highlighted by Mirova PM Amber Fairbanks.
Eyeing Sustainable Investments Amidst Market Turbulence
How market turbulence is impacting sustainable investments and uncovering opportunities is discussed by Mirova PM Amber Fairbanks.
Can the Regulators Advance President Biden’s Climate Agenda?
Congress dropped the ball on Biden’s climate agenda. Government affairs expert Susan Olson discusses how the SEC or DOL may succeed where Congress failed.
Breaking Down the SEC’s Proposed Rules on Climate Disclosure
Natixis government policy expert Susan Olson hosts SIFMA’s Melissa MacGregor for an insider’s clarity on a complex, important, and much anticipated topic.
ESG Investing in Retirement Plans: Help for Plan Advisors
What you need to know to help retirement plan sponsors choose sustainable funds, including the most current guidance from the Department of Labor.
Beyond Alphabet Soup: Help for Plan Sponsors Considering ESG
Guidance for plan sponsors who want to use sustainable funds in their retirement plans consistent with ERISA and Department of Labor fiduciary requirements.
Customized Equity Portfolios Invest for Racial Equality
Learn about our Racial Equity investment approach that uses direct indexing to focus on companies that promote diversity, equity and inclusion.
Continued Forward Motion for ESG Investing in 2022
Mirova Portfolio Manager Amber Fairbanks discusses ESG-related innovation, opportunities, risk considerations, evolving regulations, and more.
Green Vision: Travel Through Tech Odyssey
Risks of the growing, unpredictable technology sector and its infinite possibilities to meet environmental and social challenges are explored by Mirova analyst.
Choosing an Optimal Target Date Solution
Balancing performance, fees, investment processes, and equity allocation parameters is key to evaluating target date fund managers.
- December 14, 2021
- Kevin McCullough
Green Bonds: The Revolution in Fixed Income
Mirova team members detail green bond basics, accelerating issuance, challenges, and their thoughtful methodology aimed to uncover only issues displaying integrity and ambition.
The Curious Case for Carbon
Carbon allowances, as a tradeable commodity, may offer investors potential opportunities for diversification, hedging, and enhanced returns.
The Evolution of Target Date Funds in Retirement Plans
Portfolio manager Christopher Sharpe reviews trends in target date investing, with a focus on hybrid funds that combine active and passive strategies.
ESG in Retirement Plans – Regulatory Update November 2021
Update on the Department of Labor’s proposed regulations related to ESG investing in retirement plans.
Portfolio Construction with ESG: Buy, Renovate or Build?
Learn about three ways to create an investment portfolio with an ESG (environmental, social, governance) focus.
- November 9, 2021
- Gregory V. Kanarian
2021 Natixis Global Survey of Individual Investors ESG Insights
ESG Insights from the 2021 Natixis Global Survey of Individual Investors.
Who Are the Builders of a Sustainable World?
Jens Peers, CEO of Mirova US, explains his team’s approach to identifying opportunities and why sustainability is an important driver of outperformance.
Natixis Investment Managers’ Stance on ESG in Retirement Plans
Natixis Investment Managers recently urged the DOL to consider five key points related to ESG investing in retirement plans.
2021 ESG Investor Insight Report
Investors and professionals are warming up to the potential of ESG. Our research offers insight into five critical questions about ESG investing.
Five Institutional Investment Trends to Watch
Recent trends include cash deployment, sustainable investment screening, and muni debt issuance by colleges and universities.
- March 3, 2021
- Mark J. Cintolo
Sustainable Funds as 401(k) Option Improved Plan’s Contribution Rates
See how one company encouraged employees to contribute more to their 401(k) plans by offering a new Qualified Default Investment Alternative (QDIA).
Sustainable Funds Drive Participation in Company’s 401(k)
VP of Finance & Operations explains how the Natixis Sustainable Future Funds® improved 401(k) plan contribution rates since adoption in 2017.
Investing for Retirement
The first ESG-driven target date mutual funds – designed to help plan participants invest for the future with purpose.
2019 Institutional Survey Part II
Institutions face an environment without precedent in global politics, finance and economics. They are developing creative solutions to navigate it, drawing on a wider variety of assets and resources than ever to pursue their investment mandates.
Create Customized Portfolios Using Direct Indexing
See how index portfolios can be customized for ESG (environmental, social, and governance) or strategic investment goals using active screening techniques.
ESG Investing Survey: Investors Want the Best of Both Worlds
Individuals and professionals say ESG investing can help them align assets with personal values — and has the potential to drive real results.
Mission Critical: Sustainable Retirement Investing
See why the Shelton Group uses the Natixis Sustainable Future Funds® in their 401(k) plan.
Four Key Insights into Establishing the California Green Bond Market
Investor motivations, perceptions, and knowledge gaps that may influence the state of California’s green bond market.
Environmental, Social and Governance Issues: Sentiment Across Surveys
Individuals want investments that reflect their personal values, but professional investors are skeptical about performance.