ESG Archives - Veris Wealth Partners Veris is a registered investment advisor and wealth management firm with impact investing expertise that has been helping families & foundations align their financial assets with their values since 2007 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 19:25:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.veriswp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/cropped-xsAsset-2512-32x32.png ESG Archives - Veris Wealth Partners 32 32 Shareholder Advocacy: Engagement Under Pressure https://www.veriswp.com/shareholder-advocacy-engagement-under-pressure/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 19:15:53 +0000 https://www.veriswp.com/?p=15634 The post Shareholder Advocacy: Engagement Under Pressure appeared first on Veris Wealth Partners.

]]> Sustainable Investing and ESG Factors in 2025: Navigating a Shifting Landscape https://www.veriswp.com/sustainable-investing-and-esg-factors-in-2025-navigating-a-shifting-landscape/ Tue, 24 Jun 2025 18:44:06 +0000 https://www.veriswp.com/?p=15346 In 2025, ESG factors and sustainable investing are facing unprecedented headwinds—and new opportunities. From regulatory rollbacks in the US to shifting rhetoric and resilient investor demand, values-aligned investors must navigate a fractured, politically charged terrain. I will share some of the areas where we are seeing significant changes that values-aligned investors may wish to pay close attention to as we move into the second half of 2025.

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]]> The State of Sustainable and Impact Investing https://www.veriswp.com/the-state-of-sustainable-and-impact-investing/ Tue, 24 Jun 2025 18:12:46 +0000 https://www.veriswp.com/?p=15331 Beyond immediate concerns about the economy and markets, Impact investors are also confronting uncertainty in everything from shareholder advocacy to sustainable infrastructure financing. Yet amidst this turbulence, we continue to believe that the movement for values- and mission-aligned investing remains strong—and resilient.

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]]> Impact Investing vs ESG https://www.veriswp.com/impact-investing-vs-esg/ Mon, 30 Sep 2024 19:27:31 +0000 https://www.veriswp.com/?p=14099 ESG and impact investing are often lumped together, but there are meaningful differences. This article compares them in terms of purpose, measurement practices, investment approach, and market size.

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]]> Veris Interview Series: Timothy Smith https://www.veriswp.com/veris-interview-series-timothy-smith/ Wed, 26 Jun 2024 21:02:25 +0000 https://www.veriswp.com/?p=13778 Timothy Smith, Senior Policy Advisor at Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR), talks about shareholder engagement with Stephanie Cohn Rupp and Karen deRochemont.

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]]> Roraj Pradhananga Interviewed About ESG Investing on ScrippsNews https://www.veriswp.com/roraj-pradhananga-live-interview-about-esg-investing/ Mon, 17 Jun 2024 14:54:53 +0000 https://www.veriswp.com/?p=13725 Veris Co-CIO Roraj Pradhananga was interviewed about ESG and sustainable investing live on ScrippsNews business program Main & Wall in June of 2024.

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]]> Six Trends in Sustainable, ESG, and Impact Investing https://www.veriswp.com/six-trends-in-sustainable-esg-and-impact-investing-2024/ Wed, 24 Apr 2024 23:46:25 +0000 https://www.veriswp.com/?p=13247 Despite politicization and anti-ESG and anti-DEI rhetoric, investor interest in sustainable, socially responsible, and impact investment is on the rise. Here are six topics that I believe will shape the sustainable and impact investing industry in 2024 and beyond.

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]]> 2023 End of Year Letter From Veris CIO Michael Lent https://www.veriswp.com/2023-end-of-year-letter-from-veris-cio-michael-lent/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 15:04:21 +0000 https://www.veriswp.com/?p=12949 Veris CIO Michael Lent's end of year letter offers evidence that impact investors made strides in addressing social and environmental issues in 2023, despite turbulence. He offers specific examples of progress, silver linings, and reasons for hope.

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]]> Veris Goes to Washington: Insights from US SIF’s 2023 Capitol Hill Day & Member Day https://www.veriswp.com/veris-goes-to-washington-insights-from-us-sifs-2023-capitol-hill-day-member-day/ Tue, 01 Aug 2023 17:30:55 +0000 https://www.veriswp.com/?p=12076 Veris' delegation to US SIF’s 2023 Capitol Hill Day and Member Day events in Washington D.C. share their main takeaways.

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]]> Letter from Stephanie Cohn Rupp: Advocating for ESG Investing to Governor Sununu for a Sustainable New Hampshire https://www.veriswp.com/letter-from-stephanie-cohn-rupp-advocating-for-esg-investing-to-governor-sununu-for-a-sustainable-new-hampshire/ Tue, 16 May 2023 16:00:30 +0000 https://www.veriswp.com/?p=11750 Veris has a 100% focus on impact and ESG investing and we strongly object to New Hampshire Executive Order 2023-03. I want to express my concerns and discuss what ESG investing is and is not.

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