ESG Asset Management

The firm manages public equity and fixed-income portfolios, including corporate and government bonds. Mutual fund selection also features in client accounts. The firm applies ESG screens across all asset classes it offers, and does not appear to manage private equity, venture capital, or real assets directly.

The firm uses a dual approach: exclusionary screens that remove companies involved in tobacco, weapons manufacturing, or fossil fuel extraction, and positive inclusion criteria that favor companies with strong environmental, social, and governance practices. The specific rating methodology is proprietary and applied at the individual security level.

Yes. The firm manages separately managed accounts tailored to client-specific objectives, including tax-aware strategies, income-oriented portfolios, and capital preservation mandates. This customization distinguishes it from off-the-shelf ESG mutual fund providers.

ESG Asset Management operates as a regulated investment adviser and files the required disclosures with the SEC. Its Form ADV, which details services, fees, and conflicts of interest, is publicly available through the SEC's Investment Adviser Public Disclosure database.

The firm provides clients with reporting on the ESG characteristics of their holdings, including carbon footprint metrics, governance scores, and social impact indicators. The depth and format of this reporting vary by client mandate.