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.
As we continue to shift gears toward low-carbon transportation, it is important to consider all of the components that go into vehicle production. Tires, which are predominantly made from fossil-based raw materials, contribute significantly to environmental pollution through particles and chemicals released during their use. These pollutants travel via air, water, and terrestrial pathways, compounding … Continued
By Lionella Pezza, Director of Impact Research. Excerpted from the Fourth Quarter 2024 Impact Update At Domini, we have never invested in nuclear power. This exclusionary standard reflects our concerns not only about the risk of nuclear weapons proliferation, but also about the significant risks that large-scale nuclear power plants present to human health and … Continued
In this update, we focus on some of our recent engagements with companies on nature and climate goals and highlight some commendable corporate initiatives and commitments.
January 23 & January 30, 2025 | 2PM ET Interested in seeing the webinar? Register to watch the replay. Did you know that women are expected to control $30 trillion in financial assets by 2030? That’s the size of the great wealth transfer- and a tremendous opportunity to take charge of financial futures. But here’s … Continued
Domini is proud to share its scores from this year’s PRI assessment, an annual reporting project designed to measure how effective PRI signatories are at implementing responsible investment practices. We scored well-above the PRI median in all reporting modules, receiving scores of five stars in six out of seven modules.
Published in GreenMoney Journal’s December 2024 issue By Amy Domini, Founder and Chair My personal interest in CDFIs began with the tale of a woman. Early in my career, I had the chance to join a panel discussion that changed the trajectory of my life in advocacy for ethical investing. The speaker before me was named … Continued
Environmental defenders risk their lives opposing harmful projects, and promoting sustainable development.
In our latest Impact Update, we highlight recent efforts to ensure companies and policymakers are prioritizing the well-being, safety, and rights of all stakeholders. From advocating for binding policies on workers’ rights and protections for human rights defenders, to promoting access to affordable medicine and sustainable growth of data centers—we continue to use our voice … Continued
Domini evaluates companies in the retail sector who have a unique opportunity to lead.
Shaping a sustainable future demands innovative solutions. The engineering and construction industry, which evokes images of towering structures and vast infrastructure, is undergoing a profound transformation on sustainability. As the world grapples with climate change, resource depletion, and a rapidly accelerating digital transformation, engineering firms find themselves at a critical juncture. Their designs and decisions … Continued
In June, Domini hosted a tour of the Miyawaki Forest in Danehy Park, Cambridge, MA, highlighting the benefits of dense, biodiverse urban forests and their impact on sustainability and climate change.
Since 2021, over 250,000 unaccompanied children have crossed the U.S. border, leading to illegal child labor; in 2024, companies began taking steps to address this issue through direct hiring, increased audits, and stronger supplier codes.
