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Impact & Public Benefit Report 2025: Headway in a Time of Resilience

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Sustainability crept into mainstream consciousness in the late ‘80s, and while it started as an offshoot of the environmental movement, it migrated into business, finance, and government policy soon thereafter. In 1990, there were about a dozen socially responsible mutual funds, and today, there are over 500. Since it launched nearly 20 years ago, the […]

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2025 Sustainable & Responsible Impact

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A year of relative economic stability and prosperity, in 2024 Natural Investments maintained a steady growth period. Natural Investments grew 18 percent to $1.7 billion in socially responsible investment (SRI) assets under management between new clients seeking SRI and market value increase. Natural Investments channels capital into investments with intentional and measurable impact, while meeting

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Spotlight: Hope Credit Union – An Effective Way to Invest in Achieving Racial Economic Equality

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Natural investments’ clients know the value of socially responsible portfolio management— but what about friends or family who haven’t accumulated the capital for such services but still want the money they save to make a difference in the world? This is exactly why our firm continues to have a mutually strengthening relationship with Hope Credit

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Spotlight: Capital Good Fund – An Ethical Alternative to Payday Lending

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People on the economic margins in the united states are often unable to access loans from banks and credit unions when they encounter an unexpected expense. According to the Federal Reserve, in 2023, more than 35 percent of the U.S. population would not be able to cover a $400 emergency expense with cash. People without

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2024 Racial Equity & Justice Giving

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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 Regenerative Investments

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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

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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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