Building a more just, equitable, and sustainable world – for all humanity – is our driving vision at Veris.
As a firm, Veris believes that inclusion and belonging must touch every aspect of how we invest and operate. We pledge to remain unrelenting and accountable as we strive to transform ourselves and our industry in the pursuit of our vision. We are committed to fostering a more inclusive economy and expanding economic and financial access.
Investment Policies and Processes
- To help drive change across the industry, Veris created an equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) Manager Due Diligence Framework.
- We define an EDI manager as one that has emphasizes inclusion and belonging at every level.
Research
- Veris published a report on Investing in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in September of 2023.
- The Veris Research Department has published reports on topics related to inclusion and belonging including Gender Lens Investing and Community Wealth Building.
Policies and Practices
- We remove candidates’ names and addresses from resumes prior to consideration.
- Veris conducts annual Belonging Surveys across the firm.
- Offer staff training designed by CommonHealth Action,
- Include Women-owned and Minority-owned businesses in the selection process when hiring vendors and consultants.
Firm Signatory Actions
- UN Women’s Empowerment Principles
- Due Diligence 2.0
- ISS Racial Justice Action Call
- Confluence Belonging Pledge
