United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment
An international investor network committed to sustainability, which adds a global perspective to our engagement strategies. Wespath serves on the Stewardship Advisory Committee.
Ceres
An advocacy organization that offers its partners scale when addressing environmental issues. Wespath participates in Ceres’ Investor Network on Climate Risk, Carbon Asset Risk Group and Policy Working Group.
Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility
A coalition of over 300 global institutional investors, including many faith-based organizations and partners, working to mitigate social and environmental risks.
Climate Action 100+
An investor-led engagement initiative working to ensure the world’s largest corporate greenhouse gas emitters address climate change. Through this partnership, Wespath co-leads engagements with four companies.
Transition Pathway Initiative
A global, asset-owner led initiative providing data and analysis on companies' preparedness for the transition to a low-carbon economy. Wespath was one of 13 founding members and chairs the Strategic Advisory Committee.
Thirty Percent Coalition
A coalition providing research and collaborative opportunities to improve corporate board diversity to reflect the gender, racial and ethnic diversity of the U.S.
Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance
A group of pension funds and insurers committed to transitioning their investment portfolios to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Wespath co-leads the engagement and communications working tracks.
Global Impact Investing Network
A global champion of impact investing dedicated to increasing its scale and effectiveness around the world.
Council of Institutional Investors
A leading voice for effective corporate governance, strong shareholder rights and sensible financial regulations that foster fair, vibrant capital markets.
FAIRR
A collaborative network publishing research and organizing collaborative engagements that encourage global food companies to align with a sustainable economy.
Midwest Investors Diversity Initiative
A coalition of institutional investors dedicated to increasing gender, racial and ethnic diversity on corporate boards of companies headquartered in Midwestern states.
Human Capital Management Coalition
A cooperative effort among a diverse group of asset owners to further elevate human capital management as a critical component in company performance.
Heartland Initiative
A not-for-profit organization helping Wespath engage companies and develop solutions that prevent and mitigate human rights risks in conflict-affected and high-risk areas (CAHRAs).
International Sustainability Standards Board
Like its predecessor, the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board, this group promotes transparency, comparability and accountability for corporate sustainability and ESG information.
United Methodist Interagency Just and Equitable Net-Zero Coalition
A coalition of UMC agencies which have publicly pledged to achieve net-zero emissions across ministries, facilities, operations and investments by 2050. Wespath co-chairs the Coalition.
Investors for Opioid and Pharmaceutical Accountability
A collaborative initiative engaging opioid and other pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors and pharmacies. Wespath co-leads the group.
Intentional Endowments Network
An investing network for higher education and other endowed institutions working together to create a world where all people thrive with equal access to personal and economic opportunity.