ESG Investing

Portfolio manager Christopher Sharpe reviews trends in target date investing, with a focus on hybrid funds that combine active and passive strategies.

What the proposed rule for ERISA plans could mean for ESG investment selection is discussed with employer-sponsored retirement plan expert Bradford Campbell.

The first ESG-driven target date mutual funds – designed to help plan participants invest for the future with purpose.

Learn about the target date retirement funds that use ESG (environmental, social, governance) factors in the investment process.

Phil Jordan of BW Research discusses the benefits and policies most likely to help attract and retain top talent in today’s evolving US workforce.

Veteran target date manager Chris Sharpe discusses how target date funds can make it easier for investors to stay the course in changing markets.

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.

Portfolio Manager Jens Peers discusses Mirova’s sustainable investing strategies in the context of the coronavirus pandemic and market volatility.

Green bonds are a direct way to include ESG, reduce a portfolio’s carbon footprint, and access opportunities in a growing market, says a Mirova manager.

How green bonds can contribute to sustainability initiatives while delivering returns for long-term investors is analyzed by Loomis, Sayles & Company research.

Demographic, technological, environment, and governance transitions can present opportunities for investors focused on risk and sustainability.

See how index portfolios can be customized for ESG (environmental, social, and governance) or strategic investment goals using active screening techniques.

A diverse workforce challenges conventional thinking and creates a more dynamic and rewarding work environment. It may also lead to better experiences for clients.

The Executive Director of The Solar Foundation explains why they chose the Natixis Sustainable Future Funds^® for the foundation’s 401(k) plan.

Gauging the environmental and social impact of utility companies requires a look at how their energy source mix may impact their long-term sustainability.

Mirova’s Fixed Income Team examines the strengths and shortcomings of the principles that serve as an industry standard for structuring green bonds.

The Head of Corporate Social Responsibility and ESG at Natixis Investment Managers discusses the range of approaches to sustainable investing based on investors’ goals.

For taxable investors, Opportunity Zone investments offer a potential triple tax advantage: federal capital gains tax deferral, reduction, and exemption.

Portfolio Manager Amber Fairbanks discusses ESG integration, impact investing and Mirova’s global sustainable equity investment strategy.

It’s time to challenge many of the biggest misconceptions about ESG and sustainable investing so that conversations can be more productive.

How higher education and tax-exempt organizations can answer the call for more sustainable retirement investing practices.

History tells us that companies focused on long-term sustainable growth can deliver better portfolio opportunities to investors than companies fixated on their past success.

Perspectives on investing for a low carbon world and delivering competitive returns from a Mirova sustainable investments research analyst.

Find out why offering an ESG-driven target date fund option led one investor to invest more in his 401(k) plan.

Individuals and professionals say ESG investing can help them align assets with personal values — and has the potential to drive real results.

Updates on the Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule, best practices for plan committees, retirement plan trends, and target date funds.

Take a closer look at the current and future state of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing, the metrics that matter, and growth outlook.

See why the Shelton Group uses the Natixis Sustainable Future Funds® in their 401(k) plan.

Investor motivations, perceptions, and knowledge gaps that may influence the state of California’s green bond market.

Individuals want investments that reflect their personal values, but professional investors are skeptical about performance.