Empowering Values-Driven Organizations to Advocate for Systemic Change
Empowering Values-Driven Organizations to Advocate for Systemic Change
Our mission, history, and purpose
Our mission, history, and purpose
Our Mission: Seventh Generation Interfaith Coalition for Responsible Investment (SGI) is a member-led coalition that provides comprehensive support, empowering its members to engage directly with corporations and translate their values into action. SGI supports faith-based organizations and other values-driven investors to leverage their financial assets and advocate for systemic change from within.
Inspired by faith, the promotion of human rights and care for the environment, SGI supports its members in ensuring global corporations use their outsized power to advance, rather than obstruct, social change.
Founded in 1973, SGI's membership consists of 30 faith-based institutions and asset management firms in the midwestern United States committed to socially responsible ideals. From women's religious organizations to asset managers, SGI provides comprehensive support to guide members through the shareholder engagement process.
In 2015, the Coalition became Seventh Generation Interfaith Coalition for Responsible Investment, honoring the Great Law of the Iroquois, which reflects the Native Americans' love for Mother Earth and all creation." Iroquois leaders considered the impact of their decisions on the current generation and for seven generations into the future – a shared vision of SGI member organizations.
Become a member of SGI
Become a member of SGI
SGI's membership consists of 30 faith-based institutions and asset management firms in the midwestern United States committed to socially responsible ideals. We are actively seeking other investors to join our ministry.
From women's religious organizations to asset managers, SGI provides a way for members to amplify their impact and bring issues to a national level by guiding members through dialogues with corporations.
Meet our team
Key collaborative partners
SGI gives members access to national organizations, including ICCR, Ceres, and other large coalitions of like-minded individuals – all with one membership fee. This national connection allows members to significantly scale their impact.
SGI provides its members access to national organizations, including ICCR (Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility) and other large shareholder advocacy coalitions. A pioneering member of ICCR, SGI has successfully worked with like-minded organizations throughout the country that represent over $4 trillion in invested capital. If your organization is interested in exploring membership in ICCR and you would like additional information, please contact Mary Hiebert at [email protected]
SGI also collaborates with Ceres, a non-profit organization working with the most influential capital market leaders to solve the world's greatest sustainability challenges. Ceres drives action and inspires equitable market-based and policy solutions to build a just and sustainable future.
Since 2016, SGI has been a member of the Ceres Investor Network, which provides resources on responsible investment, supports investors to engage their portfolio companies, and helps them advocate for science-based policies. If your firm is interested in joining the Ceres Investor Network, please contact [email protected]
Key collaborative partners
SGI gives members access to national organizations, including ICCR, Ceres, and other large coalitions of like-minded individuals – all with one membership fee. This national connection allows members to significantly scale their impact.
SGI provides its members access to national organizations, including ICCR (Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility) and other large shareholder advocacy coalitions. A pioneering member of ICCR, SGI has successfully worked with like-minded organizations throughout the country that represent over $4 trillion in invested capital.
SGI also collaborates with Ceres, a non-profit organization working with the most influential capital market leaders to solve the world's greatest sustainability challenges. Ceres drives action and inspires equitable market-based and policy solutions to build a just and sustainable future.
