Annual Engagement Report Now Available
Our 2023 engagements focused on climate change and the systemic importance of forests; human rights and workers rights; and access and equity.
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Domini’s Worker Safety Shareholder Proposal Is Approved, Prompting Progress at Dollar General
We joined stakeholders and workers last week at the company’s annual shareholder meeting to advocate for safer working conditions. Learn more about our shareholder proposal and how it will help Dollar General’s workers safety and well-being.
Chubb Shareholders Support Comprehensive Reporting on Indigenous Rights Risk
The 16.5% vote in support for comprehensive Indigenous Rights Risk reporting signifies a sizeable amount of shareholder interest in fully understanding how the insurance company underwrites projects with human rights impacts.
Working in Solidarity with the Gwich’in Steering Committee
We’ve worked in solidarity with the Gwich’in people, supporting efforts to protect their culture, livelihood, and the land that has sustained them since time immemorial: the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
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.
Impact Report Highlights a Just Climate Transition, Corporate Emissions, and Access to Affordable Housing
Progress stems from the connections we make—between our money, our values, and an array of social and environmental issues. In 2021, assets in the five Domini Funds reached over $3 billion. For Domini, this growth has gone hand-in-hand with new efforts to understand critical global challenges and look closely at how companies are responding. The … Continued
Webinar: Zero Waste @ Home
The secret to making a difference is small. Change something—the way you shop, eat, recycle, or travel—and you could be well on your way to preserving everything. Together with expert Sandra Noonan, we’ll explore how to make sustainable attainable through small, consistent actions that can create a big impact. From recycling and reducing waste at … Continued
What is ESG investing?
Short answer? It’s a belief in a better world. ESG investing. Impact investing. Ethical investing. Socially responsible investing. What’s the difference between these terms, which are often used interchangeably by investors who want to create positive change? Our recent ESG survey (conducted in partnership with Kiplinger’s Personal Finance ), proved that even many established investors … Continued
Domini announces new Director of Engagement
August 11, 2021 New York, New York Domini is pleased to announce that Mary Beth Gallagher has joined the firm as Director of Engagement. Ms. Gallagher, an attorney and former Executive Director of a non-profit organization representing institutional investors, has been defending social justice and human rights issues for most of her professional career. Ms. … Continued
Domini Releases 2020 Impact Report
2020 Impact Report: Finding Opportunities for Positive Change in Challenging Year New York, NY, Tuesday, May 6th, 2021 – Domini Impact Investments LLC, a women-led impact investment firm, has published the Domini Funds 2020 Impact Report, which highlights how investors came together to harness the power of finance to build a better world—despite the world … Continued
Strength in Numbers
Originally appeared in the Domini Funds 2021 Semi-Annual Report Sometimes, the path to impact investing starts small. With a cigarette, for example. As you bear the pain of a lost loved one, you wonder: is my money invested in tobacco companies? The list may grow. Weapons. Even if you never buy one personally, are your … Continued
Domini Releases Fourth Quarter 2021 Impact Update
We publish quarterly impact updates to keep shareholders informed on how their investments are making a difference. As impact investors, we have doubled down on our efforts to address the concerns of those affected by this pandemic. Additionally, we worked to confront issues of diversity in the workforce and boardrooms of several companies. Click here … Continued