ESG News For Loomis Sayles

Natixis Investment Managers welcomed the Boston-area students who were awarded its 2024 Global Equal Opportunities Advancement Scholarship.

Financing the environmental and energy transition is a key objective for Mirova, an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers dedicated to impact investing. With the acquisition of SunFunder, a private debt management company that finances renewable energy projects in Africa and Asia, Mirova is expanding its investment platform in emerging markets. This is a major step in Mirova's development strategy in real assets.Founded 10 years ago as a crowdfunding platform, SunFunder's main objective was t

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Loomis, Sayles & Company announced today that Colleen Denzler, CFA, has been named the firm’s head of ESG (environmental, social and governance). Colleen, who is based in Boston, will report to David Waldman, chief investment officer.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220503005416/en/Colleen Denzler, CFA, Joins Loomis Sayles as New Head of ESG (Photo: Business Wire)As head of ESG, Colleen – who brings significant ESG, inve

Natixis Investment Managers today announced that Ron Taylor has joined the firm as Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the US.

Natixis Investment Managers is joining The Equity Collective, a collaboration launched by Morgan Stanley to educate and reach diverse talent.

North America now leads the world in ESG adoption; No longer a phenomenon driven primarily by millennials, women, wealthy and European investors, global demand for ESG investments is accelerating among mainstream of investorsInvestors’ top reason for investing in ESG is to help support the environment; Nearly as many see it opening up new investment opportunities as concerns about performance trade-off fadesMost investors believe that solutions to climate change and social problems is not up to government alone. Companies and private capital seen as crucial to sustainability and accountabilityHalf (49%) of investors now asking for ESG to be integrated in the investment analysis process; Lack of knowledge about ESG strategies is biggest roadblock to broader adoption

Loomis Sayles' Fuss Family Mental Health Initiative raises awareness about suicide prevention and mental health stigmas among young people.

Two Boston-based high school graduates – Jawahir Mohamed and Marvin Baez – have been selected for the US-based programSelection process for European recipients is under way with partner organizations in London and Paris

Mirova US Climate Ambition Equity strategy seeks to have a high positive climate impact by making investments that lead to reduced carbon emissions and increased saved emissions, while outperforming the S&P 500Strategy’s track record extends over four yearsManaged by Mirova, a global leader in impact investing and part of the Net Zero Asset Management initiative

Partnerships with the Academy of the Pacific Rim in Boston and the Life Learning Academy in San Francisco are an expansion of the firm’s longstanding commitment to the communities where it operatesNatixis will collaborate to create workforce development, career exploration and financial literacy programs that introduce students at the elementary and high school level to career opportunities in the finance industry

Mirova awarded B Corp status and becomes ‘Mission-led company’ for its corporate responsibility approach

Girls Who Invest has impacted over 700 women across its programs; The number of internship partner firms has grown to approximately 100

Girls Who Invest has impacted over 700 women across its programs; The number of internship partner firms has grown to approximately 100

Natixis Investment Managers Appoints First Head of CSR and ESG

Survey by Natixis and the California State Treasurer’s Office reveals challenges and opportunities of green bond market 78% of California residents believe it’s important to make the world a better place while growing assets1 Misconceptions around ESG present barriers to investing; 72% want greater transparency and standardization of reporting