Forest Insights
Learn more about Domini’s work with forests in the below articles, events and reports.
Forests and Preservation
Domini’s work on conservation of forest ecosystems and their biodiversity.
- Sharing Perspectives: Our team talks food, forests, and sustainable solutions
A discussion between Shin Furuya, our Director of Impact Strategy and in-house expert on the future of food, and Mary … Continued - All Hands on Deck—Forests and Holistic Action
In this article, we discuss the importance of forests, the threats they currently face, and how they impact us. - At COP15, Investors Announce Nature Action 100 to Tackle Nature Loss and Biodiversity Decline
Participating investors will focus on mobilizing companies deemed to be systemically important to the goal of reversing nature and biodiversity loss by 2030; the initiative is encouraging investor signatories to participate ahead of its spring 2023 formal launch.
Forests and Sustainability
Domini’s Articles related to sustainable forest management practices, balancing economic benefits with environmental and social concerns.
- Once Our Forests Reach a Tipping Point, the Loss May Be Irreversible
At Domini, as we confronted the complexities of climate change, we realized just how important the stability of these environmental and societal systems are to us. When these systems are unstable, our investments can be exposed to non-diversifiable risks. As investors, we are well-served to pay attention to these systems’ potential risks and rewards. - Financial Institutions Call for Support of Finance Ministers for an Ambitious Global Biodiversity Framework
The CEOs of leading financial institutions Aviva, Domini Impact Investments LLC and Storebrand Asset Management, have sent a letter on behalf of the Finance for Biodiversity Foundation to the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action to address the importance of and take urgent action towards aligning financial flows with the goals and targets of the Global Biodiversity Framework in the run-up to the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) in Canada in December 2022. - Food and Agriculture: Finding Sustainable Solutions, Old and New
Regenerative agriculture involves practices that equitably use land to address climate change, biodiversity, soil health, and the well-being of workers and local economies.
Forests and Policy
Domini’s work on policy and governance in forest conservation, including Domini partnerships, agreements, frameworks, indigenous rights and resources.
- Forest Highlight: Leading on Forest Stewardship
Svenska Cellulosa, a Swedish company, is one of the world’s largest suppliers of certified forest products. It ensures everything it sells—from pulp to paper—is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. - A Look Into Our Toolbox:
Forest Stewardship Council CertificationIn our latest Impact Update, we took a close look at one of our most valuable tools for corporate sustainability research related to respecting and protecting forests: the Forest Stewardship Council’s certifications. - Our Q4 Impact Update is Now Available
Read about Domini’s latest work on forests, biodiversity, worker well-being, environmental justice, and more.
Forests and Systems
Domini’s work related to the complex interrelationships between different components of forest ecosystems, the larger systems in which forests exist, and the application of systems thinking to forest conservation issues.
- Once Our Forests Reach a Tipping Point, the Loss May Be IrreversibleAt Domini, as we confronted the complexities of climate change, we realized just how important the stability of these environmental and societal systems are to us. When these systems are unstable, our investments can be exposed to non-diversifiable risks. As investors, we are well-served to pay attention to these systems’ potential risks and rewards.
- A Brief History of Sustainable and Impact Investment: It’s Still Not Too Late to Save the Planet
Sustainable and impact investment are on the rise around the globe today. Integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into investments is an increasingly accepted practice. - Why Forests? A Look into Domini’s Forest Project
Forests are a fundamental part of all our lives. While you may not take notice of them every day, if they were to suddenly disappear, how would you feel?