Impact
Investing for a Just, Equitable, and Sustainable World
Our Impact is Threefold
We urge portfolio companies to protect the earth’s natural resources and minimize environmental risks through sustainable practices: reducing resource use, transitioning to net-zero carbon emissions, conserving water, and working towards a circular economy.
Two decades of climate leadership
0% direct investment in fossil fuels
80% fewer emissions among investment strategies
58 banks engaged on climate risk
Our investment strategies seek companies that respect workers as assets rather than costs, promoting human rights, equity, and non-discrimination around the world.
39 companies engaged on racial equity
Voted against 70 companies on gender or racial board diversity
GlaxoSmithKline committed to increasing female representation in senior roles to over 37%.
Engaged Hoya on human rights policies resulting in the establishment of a helpline accessible to all workers.
As advocates for fair, inclusive, and accountable corporate culture, we encourage companies to adopt ethical, transparent policies on hiring, pay, and political involvement.
95 companies engaged on COVID-19 response
44 corporate policies, processes, or products improved through our engagements
10 shareholder resolutions filed in the U.S.
Voted in favor of 70% of 116 ESG shareowner proposals at 56 companies
Impact Spotlight
2021 Impact Report
Boston Common’s 2021 environmental, social, & governance impacts
Impact in Action
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Investor Guidance for Prioritizing Gender
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Netflix Shareholders Approve Proposal on Enhanced Lobbying Disclosure
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The Other Energy Solution
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Bold, Innovative, & Just Investor Action
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Standing With the People of Ukraine
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Conservation Law Foundation Partners With Boston Common Asset Management on Values- and Mission-Aligned Investment Strategy
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Huffington Post: On Borrowed Time: Global Banks Must Keep Pace in a Fast-changing Climate
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Two Decades of Climate Leadership
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Making Gender Visible
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ESG in Emerging Markets: Unlocking Sustainable Growth
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Investor Guidance for Prioritizing Gender
In the News
Netflix Shareholders Approve Proposal on Enhanced Lobbying Disclosure
In the News
The Other Energy Solution
Thought Leadership
Bold, Innovative, & Just Investor Action
In the News
Standing With the People of Ukraine
In the News
Conservation Law Foundation Partners With Boston Common Asset Management on Values- and Mission-Aligned Investment Strategy
In the News
Huffington Post: On Borrowed Time: Global Banks Must Keep Pace in a Fast-changing Climate
Thought Leadership
Two Decades of Climate Leadership
In the News
Making Gender Visible
Thought Leadership
ESG in Emerging Markets: Unlocking Sustainable Growth
Active Investor Impact Update
At the start of 2022, we refocused our engagement priorities to include inclusive finance, digital inclusion, gender equity, and sustainable solar, and these themes have guided us toward early 2022 engagement results, headlined by a recent victory with Netflix. Read our Active Investor Impact Update for 2022 highlights and more on our 2021 Impact Report.