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UCF is urging Congress to protect shareholders’ voices. In a new statement to lawmakers, UCF defends a key SEC rule that lets investors push for corporate accountability on social, environmental and ethical issues. Learn why this matters. Click to read more.

Despite increased political resistance to ESG efforts, United Church Funds successfully led or co-filed eight shareholder resolutions in 2025, with five withdrawn for agreement — a win for responsible investing. Click to read more.

A recent visit to lawmakers’ offices in Washington, D.C. by UCF staffers highlights the growing role of strategic advocacy as a tool of engagement that UCF is employing in response to political attacks on sustainable and responsible investors. Click to read the press release.

UCF, in collaboration with the Investor Advocates for Social Justice, has reached an agreement with JPMorgan Chase, marking significant progress in advancing Indigenous rights within the financial sector. Click to read how investor advocacy is driving positive change.

Large corporations spend billions to influence policies, often prioritizing profits over public interest through hidden lobbying. UCF is leading efforts to bring transparency and accountability. Read the full article to learn how.

Following a 2024 shareholder resolution by UCF and a group of other responsible shareholders, including Green Century Funds and the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A), American International Group has announced that it will publish a roadmap explaining how it will fulfill its climate goals and address climate risk. Read more.

UCF is stepping up its efforts to address the environmental repercussions of single-use plastics. With a leading shareholder advocacy group, As You Sow, UCF has co-filed shareholder resolutions with ExxonMobil and Westlake. Read more!

UCF has proudly joined 135 other institutional investors in endorsing the Investor Statement in Support of a Living Wage. The statement represents a collective call to action for U.S. companies to pay a living wage to all their workers, in alignment with international human rights standards. Read more.

UCF has prepared a statement surrounding the Israel/Palestine conflict, reaffirming our commitment to implementing responsible investing strategies that will uphold peace, justice and human rights. Click to read more.

UCF recently attended PRI in Person conference as a demonstration of our commitment to collaborating with global investors around the evolving landscape of responsible investing and sustainability. Read the three key takeaways from this year’s conference.