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.
Published in GreenMoney’s June 2022 issue. By Mary Beth Gallagher, Director of Engagement One of the Lenape Center leaders reframed our discourse on the United Nations climate goals and global deforestation risks, putting it in historical context. As land was forcibly taken from Indigenous tribes and our economy grew with roots in extraction and exploitation—of … Continued
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
October 2020 Protecting biodiversity is a key component of Domini’s Forest Project , and the role of finance in doing so is a major focus. That’s why Domini is proud to join 25 global financial institutions representing $3 trillion in assets under management in signing the Finance for Biodiversity Pledge, a commitment to protect biodiversity … Continued
This essay presents Domini’s holistic approach to sustainability challenges and how we evaluate our portfolio through the lens of global forest impact. An Early Read Out of Domini’s Forest Project July 30, 2020 The 2020s opened with convergent and connected crises unfolding on a global scale: the climate emergency, the coronavirus pandemic, and incidents of … Continued
September 23, 2020 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? Imagine never again having the opportunity to hike through the green understory or the loss of the annual changing of the colors of … Continued
If you were to take stock of the items in your home, particularly the kitchen and bathroom, it wouldn’t be hard to identify numerous items that commonly include one of the four major commodities driving deforestation: palm oil, cattle, soy, and wood pulp and paper products . Palm oil is used in items like lipstick, … Continued
