Black History Month: How Racial Justice plays out in portfolios

February 28, 2020

February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of black Americans throughout history. While we collectively honor these trailblazers that have fought tirelessly for racial equality and justice, we might also look to the future and consider how best to ensure a more equitable future for all.

Sustainability and subjectivity: Navigating the uncertain waters of ESG data

February 26, 2020

It’s no secret that interest in ESG investing is building. However, as enthusiasm grows, so does the counter-narrative. For some, the unfamiliar territory of ESG investing can be intimidating, but understanding the elements of effective ESG integration is key in navigating the inevitable global shift to sustainable investing.

Why are companies rushing to go carbon-neutral?

Featuring co-founder Jay Lipman

February 19, 2020

Why are some of the most respected and powerful companies across the globe rushing to go carbon-neutral and pledging to mitigate damage to the environment? Well, maybe for reasons other than you'd think. For companies who are the first in their industry to promise a a shift towards carbon-neutral, is this creating a new first mover advantage?

Climate solutions predictions in the next 10 years

Featuring co-founder Jay Lipman

January 15, 2020

We're starting off the decade with another addition of ESJAY. Take a look at our latest video, in which cofounder and president Jay Lipman talks through some of the climate solutions we'll be seeing in the next 10 years. Here at Ethic HQ, we're feeling hopeful about our ability to address the climate crisis. Here's why.

Donate to help with the Australian wild fires

From the Ethic team

January 7, 2020

Our hearts are heavy for our friends and families in Australia affected by the devastating wildfires. It’s easy to feel helpless during disasters like these, but if you’d like to donate to support relief efforts, we’ve compiled a reputable list of charities and support groups to aid in animal care and community support. (Image from NSW Rural Fire Service)

The 3 biggest sustainability stories of 2019

Featuring co-founder Jay Lipman

December 19, 2019

We wanted to break down the three biggest sustainability stories and themes of 2019. We cover the fires in the Amazon, private prisons, and criminal justice reform The Business Roundtable re-defining the purpose of the biggest companies on earth.

What should you know about plastic?

Featuring co-founder Jay Lipman

December 4, 2019

We've had a lot of clients asking about plastic lately, so we wanted to touch on some of the basics: where it comes from, where it ends up, and how it affects our health. This is far from an extensive video, but hopefully it provides a little more context on something that's become the backdrop to everyday life.

Tuesdays with Travis

Issue deep-dive: Pollution

By Travis Korte and Melissa Mittelman

November 12, 2019

Companies pollute in a variety of ways and with varying degrees of harm. How can investors identify the greatest offenders and clean up their portfolio? We tackle that question in this month’s Tuesdays with Travis, exploring what it means to have a pollution-conscious portfolio and discussing the consequences of aiming for “zero waste.”

How investors can create opportunity with resilient cities with Jenna Nicholas

Featuring co-founder Jay Lipman

November 7, 2019

Fires in Sonoma, floods in Miami, droughts in Cape Town—how can investors create opportunity by building more resilient cities? I had the privilege of asking Jenna Nicholas, CEO of Impact Experience. She's an expert in connecting investors with opportunities to build cities for a changing climate.

Sustainable investing: How advisors can bridge idea and practice

By Alex Laipple and Melissa Mittelman

November 1, 2019

Socially responsible investing is hard to overlook these days. There is roughly $12 trillion—or one out of every $4 of professionally managed assets in the U.S.—invested in line with impact strategies. For financial advisors, it also presents a tremendous opportunity to differentiate and modernize their firm.

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