From highlights to insights, we use today’s intelligence to help fuel tomorrow’s prosperity and make “investing for good” the way all investing is done.
In 2021, we fine tuned our approach to corporate climate change policies and practices, cyberwarfare risk of sovereigns, and company efforts to address systemic racism. We asked our Strategic adviser, Steve Lydenberg, to give us a few highlights regarding these updates.
Thoughts on People, Planet, & Profit is a collection of essays about responsible investing from one of the field’s pioneers—and our beloved founder. It’s also a book about hope. Through short, thoughtful ruminations on everything from championing biodiversity to saying “no” to war, Amy Domini demonstrates that when investors come together to care for the … Continued
Women-led and impact leading Domini Impact Investments, sustainable investing isn’t a trend; it’s a tradition. CEO Carole Laible explains what’s ahead for sustainable investing in 2022—and why women are the ones that will continue to power its momentum.
Impact investing is action oriented. It means defining standards, conducting rigorous analysis, and working directly with companies to see that our shareholders are getting more from their investments. This last step—which we call engagement —is an integral part of our work at Domini. We engage with hundreds of companies each year through investor letters, dialogue, … Continued
At Domini, we conduct proprietary in-house research to evaluate the social and environmental performance of our investments. Our in-depth, independent ESG research and high standards help create prosperity not only for portfolios, but for people and planet too. During our research process, we discover many innovative initiatives worth sharing. Just Eat Takeaway Held in the … Continued
Most Investors Plan ‘ESG’ Investments over the Next One to Two Years. Washington, DC, October 12, 2021 : Nearly 8 out of 10 investors (78%) expect to add an ESG-focused investment to their portfolios over the next one to two years, according to a new nationwide poll released today by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine in … Continued
The growth in ESG investments, defined in the survey as “considering a company’s record on environmental practices, social issues, and governance policies before investing,” is driven by investors’ desire to make a positive impact on the environment, build a better future for all, and invest in their local community. “The good news is that companies … Continued
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
Originally appeared in The Domini Funds 2021 Annual Report Amy Domini began her career as a stockbroker. She was fascinated when a client told her they wouldn’t invest in destructive mining operations. She listened when another told her they wouldn’t invest in tobacco companies. Or forestry operations. They wanted to invest in companies that helped … Continued
Representation matters. Whether they are identifying community specific issues or inputting a variety of viewpoints, corporate leadership teams inclusive of race, ethnicity, and gender can drive positive change for business and society. That is why it is vital for companies, who influence millions of people, to address the diversity of their leadership. Investors are demanding … Continued
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
March 2020 As COVID-19 vaccines are being rolled out, the deep fault lines in our global health system are growing more apparent. Despite commitments to global action, developed nations have bought up nearly all available vaccines. In addition to the moral failings of this approach, it has profound consequences for our global recovery. Join us … Continued
