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The unexpected benefits of inflation on climate and equity

Director of client success Jenny Combs discusses energy costs, clean technology, and the green jobs market
January 31, 2023
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Carrots over Sticks
Carrots over Sticks
A look at the Inflation Reduction Act's climate provisions and its effects on the energy industry
August 19, 2022
Impact Stories show tangible examples of client impact
Impact Stories show tangible examples of client impact
Ethos ESG's "Impact Stories" are designed to help you tell a deeper story about the impact of an investment.
July 10, 2022
How can a mutual fund or ETF become certified as carbon-neutral?
How can a mutual fund or ETF become certified as carbon-neutral?
How Ethos ESG can help a mutual fund or ETF become certified as carbon-neutral
July 7, 2022
Responsible Investing Proposition - White Paper
Responsible Investing Proposition - White Paper
A look at the growing interest and importance in Australia's responsible investing industry
June 24, 2022
ESG Issue Brief: life on earth
ESG Issue Brief: life on earth
A look at accounting for life on earth in your investment strategy
June 24, 2022
Ethos partners with Verity, the first Sustainable Finance Platform
Ethos partners with Verity, the first Sustainable Finance Platform
Ethos partners with Verity, offering the workflow solutions needed to carry out successful ESG integration and stewardship programs
May 17, 2022
ESG Issue Brief: sustainable resource use
ESG Issue Brief: sustainable resource use
A look at making the case for investing for sustainable resource use
April 27, 2022
ESG issue brief: climate action
ESG issue brief: climate action
A look at how Ethos ESG can help investors understand the importance of climate action
April 19, 2022
Ethos and Women of the World Endowment (WoWE) Announce Strategic Partnership
Ethos and Women of the World Endowment (WoWE) Announce Strategic Partnership
We're thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Women of the World Endowment (WoWE).
February 18, 2022
Happy holidays from the ethos ESG team!
Happy holidays from the ethos ESG team!
Thank you for partnering with us in 2021 to work toward a sustainable future for everyone.
December 22, 2021
Try out the Ethos Impact Calculator for fund managers, asset managers, and advisors
Try out the Ethos Impact Calculator for fund managers, asset managers, and advisors
The Impact Calculator is an embeddable widget that shows prospects the potential impact of investing with you
November 3, 2021
Announcing the first Certified Carbon Neutral Fund on Ethos: CHGX
Announcing the first Certified Carbon Neutral Fund on Ethos: CHGX
We're excited to announce that CHGX (the Change Finance US Large Cap Fossil Fuel Free ETF) is the first Certified Carbon Neutral fund on Ethos.
September 29, 2021
How your investments can reduce the effects of global warming
How your investments can reduce the effects of global warming
Where you invest your money is a simple, powerful way to help fight climate change
August 11, 2021
ESG educational content available through Ethos and the Responsible Investment Institute™
ESG educational content available through Ethos and the Responsible Investment Institute™
Ethos is excited to announce a partnership with the Responsible Investment Institute™ to offer responsible investment education to financial advisors.
August 9, 2021
Is your retirement plan warming the planet?
Is your retirement plan warming the planet?
Comparing the environmental impact of three of the largest US pension plans
August 2, 2021
Committed for the long-term: a statement from Ethos Founder
Committed for the long-term: a statement from Ethos Founder
Ethos is committed to supporting financial advisors and wealth managers for the long term.
July 7, 2021
Ethos partners with PHINEO to offer values-based investing and ESG analytics in Germany
Ethos partners with PHINEO to offer values-based investing and ESG analytics in Germany
Ethos is excited to announce a new partnership with consulting firm PHINEO to offer investment impact analytics in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
July 1, 2021
Is your portfolio aligned with limiting global warming to 1.5°C?
Is your portfolio aligned with limiting global warming to 1.5°C?
Ethos has launched a tool that calculates portfolio potential to contribute to global warming
June 14, 2021
What does the shift away from fossil fuel mean for investors?
What does the shift away from fossil fuel mean for investors?
Several landmark events suggest the shift away from fossil fuels may be accelerating. What does this mean for investors?
June 1, 2021
Talking with clients about cause-based investing
Talking with clients about cause-based investing
As a financial advisor, how do you talk with clients about cause-based investing?
May 21, 2021
ethos.so is now ethosESG.com
ethos.so is now ethosESG.com
Why we updated the Ethos domain from ethos.so to ethosESG.com
May 15, 2021
Investing in health, jobs and education
Investing in health, jobs and education
Governments are some of the largest investors in health, education and jobs. Recent proposals in the US focus investment on these causes.
May 6, 2021
Be an advisor knowledgeable in sustainable investing to attract new clients
Be an advisor knowledgeable in sustainable investing to attract new clients
Who has not heard the acronym ESG? It appears this is a new standard for advisors to promote themselves as leaders amongst their peers.
April 29, 2021
George Floyd mattered. So do your investments.
George Floyd mattered. So do your investments.
George Floyd mattered. Your investment decisions can matter in the movement for racial justice, too.
April 27, 2021
Considering shareholder advocacy in fund impact ratings
Considering shareholder advocacy in fund impact ratings
Ethos' impact ratings of funds now include a score for fund manager shareholder advocacy
April 5, 2021
Ethos on Change Finance's ESG Update podcast
Ethos on Change Finance's ESG Update podcast
Hear Ethos' founder Luke Wilcox discuss ESG data with Change Finance's Dan Carreno and Brittany D'Amico
March 12, 2021
How to help clients invest for racial justice
How to help clients invest for racial justice
How can you help your clients invest for racial justice? Here are some criteria that can help.
February 1, 2021
How to align a portfolio with the UN Sustainable Development Goals
How to align a portfolio with the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Getting started investing for a more sustainable future for all
January 12, 2021
Every investor deserves a personalized approach to social and environmental impact
Every investor deserves a personalized approach to social and environmental impact
Every investor is unique. Approaches to portfolio impact should be, too.
January 8, 2021
A conversation with Geetu Sharma about sustainable investing
A conversation with Geetu Sharma about sustainable investing
A conversation on sustainable investing with AlphasFuture founder Geetu Sharma
November 30, 2020
Top 10 companies for renewable energy growth
Top 10 companies for renewable energy growth
Which companies are doing the most to support renewable energy? Here are the top 10
September 8, 2020
Are socially-responsible companies outperforming peers in 2020?
Are socially-responsible companies outperforming peers in 2020?
Stock prices for companies with higher impact ratings for Mental Health, Clean Energy, Innovation and other causes have outperformed peers in some industries.
August 28, 2020
Top 50 companies for LGBTQ equality
Top 50 companies for LGBTQ equality
Which companies are doing the most to support LGBTQ equality? Here are the top 50
August 17, 2020
Top 50 companies for worker health and safety
Top 50 companies for worker health and safety
Which companies have a sustained track record of keeping employees safe and healthy, during the pandemic and before? Here are the top 50
August 11, 2020
How to hold companies accountable for the causes you care about
How to hold companies accountable for the causes you care about
Put your purchase, investment, and career decisions in line with your values
July 20, 2020
Investing with values in mind
Investing with values in mind
We believe that investing is about more than money. It's about the world you aspire to see, as well as your financial well-being.
May 14, 2020
Companies with positive social and environmental impact outperform peers during COVID-19
Companies with positive social and environmental impact outperform peers during COVID-19
Companies with higher impact ratings on Ethos outperformed their peers from Jan 17 to Apr 17
April 20, 2020
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Podcasts
A System Ripe for Disruption: Discussing Plant-Based Innovation and Investing with Elysabeth Alfano, VegTech Invest.
A System Ripe for Disruption: Discussing Plant-Based Innovation and Investing with Elysabeth Alfano, VegTech Invest.
Elysabeth Alfano, CEO of VegTech Invest, joins the podcast to discuss the exciting technologies and trends disrupting the global good system
September 16, 2022
Breaking Down the Inflation Reduction Act with Chris Ito, CEO of FFI Solutions
Breaking Down the Inflation Reduction Act with Chris Ito, CEO of FFI Solutions
Chris Ito joins the podcast to discuss the provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act and their implications for capital markets.
August 23, 2022
From Red to Blue to Win with Steve Schueth
From Red to Blue to Win with Steve Schueth
Steve Schueth joins the Ethos ESG Roundtable this week to discuss the political past, present and future of the industry.
August 17, 2022
Debriefing the USSIF Conference with Kimberly Griego-Kiel of Horizons Sustainable Financial Services
Debriefing the USSIF Conference with Kimberly Griego-Kiel of Horizons Sustainable Financial Services
Kimberly and the Ethos ESG crew share their views on the important topics covered at USSIF
July 14, 2022
Discussing LGBTQ+ Financial Health and Well-Being with Marci Bair of Bair Financial Planning
Discussing LGBTQ+ Financial Health and Well-Being with Marci Bair of Bair Financial Planning
We discuss LGBTQ+ Financial Health and Well-Being with Marci Bair of Bair Financial Planning
July 6, 2022
ESG and retirement plans with Anna West of Anna West Consulting
ESG and retirement plans with Anna West of Anna West Consulting
Discussing how sustainable and responsible investment options can lead to better retirement outcomes for 401k plans
June 1, 2022
Updates on the CSRIC® designation and SEC climate disclosure with Jenny Coombs MSF, CSRIC™, CRPC®, College for Financial Planning
Updates on the CSRIC® designation and SEC climate disclosure with Jenny Coombs MSF, CSRIC™, CRPC®, College for Financial Planning
More financial professionals sign up for the CSRIC® each year. A pragmatic approach to financial advocacy, and what is the SEC proposing?
April 8, 2022
“De-soupifying” ESG Frameworks with Luke Wilcox and Amelia Fradley
“De-soupifying” ESG Frameworks with Luke Wilcox and Amelia Fradley
How do we “de-soupify” ESG data frameworks? Will ESG supercharge the growth of direct indexing? And young people look to the courts for change.
March 17, 2022
A global ESG study group... and ESG Trivia!
A global ESG study group... and ESG Trivia!
Ethos ESG staff from North America, Europe, and Australia get together to talk about executive compensation at Salesforce and other ESG topics.
March 7, 2022
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Press articles
The Unexpected Benefits of Inflation on Climate and Equity
The Unexpected Benefits of Inflation on Climate and Equity
By Jennifer Combs, ESG Clarity
A look at how clean energy costs have come down, and resilience in the green economy employment
January 27, 2023
Vegan ETF gets ‘carbon neutral’ rating without credits
Vegan ETF gets ‘carbon neutral’ rating without credits
By Emile Hallez, ESG Clarity
The VegTech Plant-based Innovation & Climate ETF is in line with a 1.18C temperature rise
January 17, 2023
EATV Certified Carbon Neutral Without Buying Credits
EATV Certified Carbon Neutral Without Buying Credits
By James Comtois, etftrends.com
VegTech Invest announced on Tuesday that data and analytics provider Ethos has certified its debut exchange traded fund as Carbon Neutral
January 17, 2023
Without Buying Offsets, the EATV ETF Earns Carbon Neutral Status
Without Buying Offsets, the EATV ETF Earns Carbon Neutral Status
By Jill Ettinger, greenqueen.com
Without buying offsets, the EATV ETF earns carbon neutral status
January 17, 2023
2023 Wealth Management.com Market Outlook
2023 Wealth Management.com Market Outlook
By wealthmanagement.com, wealthmanagement.com
An in-depth look at what's ahead in the 2023's financial markets
December 29, 2022
Investment News ESG Summit
Investment News ESG Summit
By , Investment News
How the financial industry advances the discussion on helping financial advisers make sustainable investing mainstream
December 1, 2022
Future Returns: Gender Diversity Offers Investment Strategy for Impact and Gains
Future Returns: Gender Diversity Offers Investment Strategy for Impact and Gains
By Michele Lerner, Barron's
Ethos investor discusses the holistic benefits of investing for gender
November 15, 2022
Ethos ESG: Enhancing the Impact of ESG Portfolios
Ethos ESG: Enhancing the Impact of ESG Portfolios
By Financial Services Review,
Ethos ESG works to maximize investor impact by focusing on causes most important to them
October 12, 2022
The wrinkles with the SEC’s third-party assurance for emissions
The wrinkles with the SEC’s third-party assurance for emissions
By Emile Hallez, ESG Clarity
'Attestation' will lead to more reliable data for investors, but there are hurdles to overcome first
September 26, 2022
ACA Group Acquires Data Specialist Ethos ESG to Offer First Data Analytics Product
ACA Group Acquires Data Specialist Ethos ESG to Offer First Data Analytics Product
By , Businesswire
New offering enables ACA to build and manage GRC-focused ESG programs that leverage transparent data
September 21, 2022
ACA Group Acquires Ethos ESG
ACA Group Acquires Ethos ESG
By Markets Media, Markets Media
ACA Group Acquires Data Specialist Ethos ESG to Offer First Data Product
September 21, 2022
ACA acquires Ethos ESG
ACA acquires Ethos ESG
By ESG Clarity, ESG Clarity
Risk, governance and compliance leader ACA acquires Ethos ESG
September 21, 2022
BlackRock and its ESG woes
BlackRock and its ESG woes
By Emile Hallez, ESG Clarity
BlackRock finds itself the target of government-directed anti-ESG sentiment
September 6, 2022
Past Is Not Prologue
Past Is Not Prologue
By Dan Carreno, Financial Advisor Magazine
Using Ethos ESG data to examine CalPERS global warming contribution
August 4, 2022
Investors Quit Tobacco. Why Not Alcohol?
Investors Quit Tobacco. Why Not Alcohol?
By Carol Ryan, Wall Street Journal
Capital markets treat booze stocks as less harmful than tobacco, though producers of alcohol and cigarettes have more in common than investors admit
May 27, 2022
Beware the Wild World of ESG Data
Beware the Wild World of ESG Data
By Carrie McCabe, Forbes
Forbes discusses some of the problems and various companies in the ESG industry
May 19, 2022
ESG Summit a hit among advisers for the second year running
ESG Summit a hit among advisers for the second year running
By Kyle Robbins, Investor Daily
ESG summit was successful in its second year running, bringing hundreds of advisors together
April 5, 2022
How to prepare for SEC’s climate-related disclosure rule
How to prepare for SEC’s climate-related disclosure rule
By Aaron Nicodemus, Compliance Week
SEC proposed climate rules would force companies to examine their environmental impact
March 23, 2022
The Changemakers Series: Leading the Way by Measuring the Results
The Changemakers Series: Leading the Way by Measuring the Results
By Pooja Eppanapally, Women of the World Endowment
A conversation between Luke Wilcox, Founder and CEO of Ethos ESG, and Pooja Eppanapally, Head of Private Market Investments at WoWE.
February 23, 2022
Minnesota entrepreneur sees traction for platform that tracks social investing
Minnesota entrepreneur sees traction for platform that tracks social investing
By Nick Williams, Star Tribune
Ethos software's value-focus on ESG data sets lets investors measure their portfolio's impact on social good.
February 22, 2022
Temperature alignment and carbon neutral certification for mutual funds and ETFs.
Temperature alignment and carbon neutral certification for mutual funds and ETFs.
By Kevin Jarussi and Luke Wilcox, ESG Ireland
Two innovative Ethos ESG products: a carbon neutral certification program and an impact calculator
January 17, 2022
Investment and water scarcity: Who is actually helping
Investment and water scarcity: Who is actually helping
By Alberto Monzonis, Environmental Finance
Good water management has the potential for a high social return on investment, and a company ranking shows investors where to look
December 30, 2021
Is mental health financially relevant?
Is mental health financially relevant?
By Alberto Monzonis, Responsible Investor
Coinciding with World Mental Health Day, Alberto Monzonis argues that Covid has pushed mental health up the investor agenda for good.
October 8, 2021
Impact Investing Is Sitting on a $30 Trillion Nest Egg
Impact Investing Is Sitting on a $30 Trillion Nest Egg
By Andrew Hollander, Triple Pundit
What opportunities exist for ordinary investors who want to put their money to good use?
March 17, 2021
RevTech Labs reveals Class 14 cohort
RevTech Labs reveals Class 14 cohort
By Elise Franco, RevTechLabs
RevTech Labs is gearing up for its 14th class that will take nine bourgeoning startups through an intense, 12-week accelerator program.
March 17, 2021
Finding your Ethos: the ESG Update
Finding your Ethos: the ESG Update
By Dan Carreno and Brittany D'Amico, Change Finance
Ethos ESG founder Luke Wilcox appeared on Change Finance's ESG Update podcast to discuss Ethos and recent developments in ESG data.
March 15, 2021
Beta.MN announces its spring 2021 cohort of 14 companies
Beta.MN announces its spring 2021 cohort of 14 companies
By Casey Shultz and Reed Robinson, Beta.MN
Beta.MN has announced the cohort for its spring 2021 accelerator program, including Ethos ESG.
March 12, 2021
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Press releases

ACA Group Acquires Data Specialist Ethos ESG to Offer First Data Analytics Product

New offering enables ACA to build and manage GRC-focused ESG programs that leverage transparent data
September 21, 2022

Ethos ESG begins membership with the Responsible Investment Association Australasia

Ethos and RIAA establish a relationship to further sustainable investing in the Oceania region
June 2, 2022

Ethos ESG announces a Carbon Neutral Certification program for mutual funds and ETFs

Ethos performs an analysis of a fund’s carbon footprint and carbon credits (offsets) to verify if fund is carbon neutral during a specified period.
March 8, 2022

Ethos ESG launches “Impact Calculator” to help investors understand the real impact of their money

The Impact Calculator uses an embeddable widget to calculate the real-world equivalent impact of investing an amount in a specific investment product.
March 8, 2022

Ethos ESG and Alchemy Acquisition Corp announce strategic investment and global research joint venture

Ethos ESG and Alchemy Acquisition Corp. partner to rank and rate public companies based on ESG impact using proprietary data and analysis.
March 2, 2022

Ethos ESG and Women of the World Endowment (WoWE) announce strategic partnership

Ethos ESG and Women of the World Endowment (WoWE) announce a strategic partnership to create new gender-intersectional investment products.
January 10, 2022

Ethos ESG enters exclusive partnership with German consulting firm PHINEO

Minneapolis-based Ethos ESG is excited to announce an exclusive partnership with German consulting firm PHINEO.
July 1, 2021

MN-based startup joins top 5 FinTech accelerator, BETA MN

Fintech startup Ethos ESG is excited to announce that it is joining two accelerators, BETA MN and RevTech Labs.
March 17, 2021
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