Timely conference on Socially Responsible Investing will allow students to hear from industry leaders
Seventh Generation Interfaith Coalition for Responsible
Investment (SGI) is a coalition of faith and values-driven institutional
investors who view the management of their investments as a powerful catalyst
for social change.
It was founded in 1973 by Michael Crosby, O.F.M., Cap.,
Alphonsa Puls and Charlita Foxhoven, S.S.S.F., who were pioneers in corporate
shareholder engagement. SGI was the key convener of the National Catholic
Coalition for Responsible Investment and was instrumental in establishing other
regional Catholic coalitions around the country. SGI was the first coalition to
join the Interfaith Center for Corporate
Responsibility (ICCR) to enhance our shareholder advocacy for systemic
change.
The event will start with a panel discussion focused on
“Impact of Faith-based SRI Investors on Corporations” at 4 pm, followed by a
reception with keynote speaker Rev. Dan Crosby who will be honoring the late
Rev. Mike Crosby. An expert panel has been assembled including:
● Rev. David Schilling, Project Director, ICCR (facilitator)
● Miguel Coleta, Sustainability Officer, Philip Morris
International
● Brenda Colatrella, Executive Director, Office of Corporate
Responsibility, Merck
● Doug Nystrom, Director, Human Rights in Responsible
Sourcing, Walmart
● Cathy Rowan, Director of Socially Responsible Investments,
Trinity Health
● Duane Roberts, Director of Equities, Dana Investment
Advisers
The organizers expect to welcome over 150 socially active investors,
financial advisors, and business leaders. We would hope that many students
attend the panel discussion as corporate leaders debate the investment challenges
of environmental and social sustainability challenges.
More event details will follow as the event nears. The panel discussion will be held in the Alumni Memorial Union starting at 4:00 pm.
