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The Freedom Economy: Fighting Back Against Racism

As a further reflection of our commitment to racial equity and justice, Natural Investments recently became a member of Freedom Economy, a coalition of responsible investors, investment professionals, and values-aligned legal professionals who support one another in responding to the unfounded attacks against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), as well as responsible investing. This network […]

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Standing Rock: Forging the Way into a Native-led Energy Future

In 2016, the power of Indigenous People was spotlighted by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe-led #NODAPL movement, a protest against the building of the Dakota Access pipeline that would cut through Tribal lands and waters. Though the #NODAPL movement was not able to overcome the power and pressure to build the pipeline, it proved to

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2024 Annual Impact Report

Racial Equity & Justice Giving Natural Investments donates at least half of its annual charitable contributions towards racial equity and justice organizations, particularly those working on financial and economic issues.  Annual Company Letter – Being the Change In the past seven years, Natural Investments successfully achieved gender parity and attained 24% advisors of color. Our

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2024 Racial Equity & Justice Giving

Natural Investments donates at least half of its annual charitable contributions towards racial equity and justice organizations, particularly those working on financial and economic issues. In addition, our advisors donate a percentage of their gross revenue to charitable organizations. Many of our contributions are featured on our website: naturalinvestments.com/about/charitable-contributions/

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2024 Shareholder Advocacy – Wielding Influence

The popularity of socially responsible investing (SRI) reached new heights in the past year. A recent JP Morgan study, “Sustainable Investing on the Rise,” revealed 82% of investors are very interested in sustainable investing and plan to increase their commitment to it in the next two years. Investors shared their investment priorities of climate change

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2024 Regenerative Investments

Natural Investments refers to private market investments as “regenerative” because this economic capital attempts to mimic natural ecosystems. It provides integrative cycles of financial support and opportunity while minimizing toxic social and environmental repercussions. Regenerative investing is a stewardship approach to assure future generations share in the bounty of clean air and water, healthy food,

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Spotlight: Capital Impact Partners – A Case for Fair Finance

According to the 2022 census, 11.5% of the U.S. population lives in poverty. That’s nearly 38 million people. Living in poverty means earning less than $15,060 per year for an individual, or $31,200 for a family of four. It also means struggling to access quality food, education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. In some communities, the

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Spotlight: Organically Grown Company

Long-time followers of the organic food industry have seen many of their favorite companies bought out by corporations that do not share their values. General Mills bought Annie’s a decade ago. Dairy brand Horizon Organic is now owned by the global investment firm Platinum Equity. Kellanova (formerly Kellogg’s), Colgate-Palmolive, Clorox, Coca-Cola, and PepsiCo are also

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