We seek to make investments that reflect environmental, social, and governance issues, advocate for corporate social responsibility, advance best practices in SRI, and catalyze socially responsible investments.
Our socially responsible investing strategy includes the following four pillars:
Positive Impact Investing
The Church Pension Fund (CPF) aims to achieve competitive financial returns while making a positive social impact. This includes investments in affordable housing, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and underserved communities.
Shareholder Engagement
CPF leverages its position as a significant institutional shareholder to address corporate social responsibility issues that have long-term investment implications. By promoting dialogue and filing shareholder resolutions, CPF encourages companies to align their practices with the concerns of The Episcopal Church.
CPF's engagement focuses on environmental sustainability, human rights, and increasing diversity among corporate leaders. We collaborate with the Committee on Corporate Social Responsibility (CCSR), The Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society (DFMS), and other investor groups to discuss ways to address our shared concerns.
ESG Incorporation
Our Investments team recognizes that environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues can present significant opportunities and risks. CPF engages third-party managers to decide which investments to make with its assets. As part of the analysis and review process, CPF collaborates with both current and prospective managers to assess how they incorporate ESG considerations into their investment decisions.
Thought Leadership
Our thought leadership initiative brings together experts in socially responsible investing (SRI) to share best practices and drive increased investment in the space. Our Investments team participates in various industry working groups to promote diversity, environmental responsibility, and faith-based investing principles.
The Insights & Ideas conversation series is our key platform for bringing together thought leaders from the Church and the private sector.
These discussions aim to share ideas, experiences, and insights to advance socially responsible investing. We also regularly attend and speak at conferences around the world, with the aim of elevating the industry’s shared understanding and approach to SRI.
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Socially Responsible Investing
This is My Place
Our investment supported the redevelopment of Northpointe Apartments, a multifamily affordable housing apartment complex located in Long Beach, CA.
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Socially Responsible Investing
A Huge Impact on Society
We served as an investor in Bridges Fund Management’s redevelopment of the former EMI record factory in western London, which served as a catalyst for the regeneration of a former brownfield site while creating local jobs and low-cost housing.
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Socially Responsible Investing
Bringing Light To Where There Was None
With more than 2.2 billion people in the world living without reliable access to energy, our investment with SIMA Funds’ Off-Grid Solar and Financial Access Senior Debt Fund is helping to address this issue.
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