US SIF Foundation Joins Morningstar for a Webinar on November 30

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• On: 11/29/2016 12:49:59
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WASHINGTON, D.C., November 29, 2016 –The US SIF Foundation will join Morningstar for a webinar on November 30 at 1:00 PM CT to discuss findings from the US SIF Foundation's biennial Report on US Sustainable, Responsible and Impact Investing Trends, which was released November 14.
 
The 2016 Trends Report provides comprehensive data on asset managers and institutional investors in the United States using one or more sustainable investment strategies and examines a broad range of significant ESG issues, such as climate change, human rights, weapons avoidance and corporate governance.
 
The webinar will be led by Jon Hale, Head of Sustainability Research at Morningstar, featuring US SIF Foundation CEO Lisa Woll and US SIF Foundation Research Director Meg Voorhes. For more information or to register, please visit http://bit.ly/2gPKCqR.
 
About US SIF

The US SIF Foundation is a 501c3 organization that undertakes educational, research and programmatic activities to advance the mission of US SIF.  The Foundation houses the Center for Sustainable Investment Education, which serves the growing need of investment professionals in the United States to gain expertise in the field of sustainable, responsible and impact investment.  The Center provides education, trainings, research and thought leadership on sustainable investment to investors, investment advisors, consultants and analysts.
 
US SIF: The Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment is the leading voice advancing sustainable, responsible and impact investing across all asset classes. Our mission is to rapidly shift investment practices toward sustainability, focusing on long-term investment and the generation of positive social and environmental impacts. US SIF members include investment management and advisory firms, mutual fund companies, research firms, financial planners and advisors, broker-dealers, community investing organizations, nonprofit associations, and pension funds, foundations and other asset owners. Learn more at www.ussif.org.