Seventh Generation Interfaith Coalition for Responsible Investing

SGI Welcomes New SEC Climate Rule

The new rule is a starting point, and higher achieving companies with more robust disclosure will produce greater long term value for shareholders.Read more SGI Welcomes New SEC Climate Rule

Making progress on methane

Immediately before COP 28 ExxonMobil, announced that it was joining OGMP 2.0, the Oil & Gas Methane Partnership, adopting steps called for in a resolution filed by the Sisters of St. Francis of Dubuque.Read more Making progress on methane

Vatican Conference encourages adoption of Mensuram Bonam

Recently, I had the honor to represent SGI at the Mensuram Bonam Conference hosted by the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences in Rome. The conference drew about 120 people from around the globe to reflect upon the document and the state of faith-consistent investing. Participants included clergy and religious and lay persons who serve within … Read more Vatican Conference encourages adoption of Mensuram Bonam

50th Anniversary Panelists Announced

While recognizing the landmark achievements of the organization under Fr. Crosby and its co-founders, the conference will also focus forward, on how Milwaukee-based SGI is working to shape better outcomes at corporations in the 2020s and beyond.Read more 50th Anniversary Panelists Announced

Dan Tretow to receive SGI’s 2023 Fr. Mike Crosby Award

The Board of Seventh Generation Interfaith Coalition for Responsible Investment is pleased to announce that Dan Tretow, the member representative for the School Sisters of St. Francis (S.S.S.F.), has been selected to receive the 2023 Fr. Mike Crosby Award. The award will be presented in a reception at the SGI conference on September 12th. The Fr. Mike Crosby Award recognizes a person who has promoted a more just and sustainable world and exemplifies the passion and commitment of our founder, Michael Crosby, O.F.M., Cap.Read more Dan Tretow to receive SGI’s 2023 Fr. Mike Crosby Award

About

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.Read more About

Our work

Seventh Generation Interfaith Coalition for Responsible Investment (SGI) harnesses collective influence as shareowners to improve corporate decision-making and public policy on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. The motivation for this work is grounded in the values and principles of faith and values-based member organizations. While members have a fiduciary duty to protect and grow … Read more Our work

Our issues

Seventh Generation Interfaith is concerned with a myriad of social, environmental, and corporate issues, including climate change, labor conditions in the clothing industry, and responsible sourcing. We categorize those issues under the following headings: Climate crisis – science-based targets, deforestation, methane emissions Corporate governance – lobbying & political spending, pay disparity, separation of board chair and CEO … Read more Our issues