Tag Archive: Responsible Investing

Say-on-Pay 2025 Proxy Voting Review of Large Asset Managers

January 23, 2026 2:43 pm Published by

Long before Dodd-Frank mandated Say on Pay votes, the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility and members like United Church Funds have championed aligning executive compensation with long-term, sustainable value. However, new research reveals a troubling reality: support for executive compensation varies dramatically across asset managers. Read the significant implications of these differences in an article by Matthew Illian, recently published in the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance.

Matthew Illian to Receive Bridge Connector Award

November 19, 2025 4:40 pm Published by

Investor Advocates for Social Justice (IASJ) has announced that UCF’ Director of Responsible Investing, Matthew Illian, will be a recipient of the IASJ Bridge Connector Award. Read what does this award me and how UCF and IASJ collaborate to advance Indigenous People's right through shareholder advocacy.

United Church Funds Sues to Block Enforcement of Texas Law

November 14, 2025 12:04 am Published by

On November 10, United Church Funds, the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility and Ceres filed a lawsuit to block broad enforcement of a new Texas law that threatens investors’ ability to receive expert, values-aligned guidance. Click to learn why this is important.

UCF Urges Congress to Safeguard Shareholder Rights

September 12, 2025 1:20 pm Published by

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.

UCF Employs Strategic Advocacy Amid Attacks on Responsible Investors

July 2, 2025 2:14 pm Published by

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.

Investment in a Greener, More Just World

April 23, 2025 12:36 am Published by

Earth Day, on April 22, is an opportune time to examine how UCF uses fixed income investments to build a sustainable future. With over $100 million invested in green bonds at the end of 2024, UCF is proud to finance solutions that protect the planet and uplift vulnerable communities. Click to learn how these investments are creating a more sustainable and just world.

Investors and JPMorgan Chase Reach Agreement to Uphold Indigenous Peoples’ Rights

April 16, 2025 11:50 pm Published by

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.

Shining a Light on Covert Corporate Lobbying

November 19, 2024 6:53 pm Published by

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.

AIG Announces Climate Plan After UCF Shareholder Engagement

August 19, 2024 2:52 pm Published by

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’s Commitment to Racial Justice

June 10, 2024 10:43 am Published by

UCF reflects on the fight for racial equity and shares on the progress on maintaining diversity across the organization. Click to view and download the infographic.