Bruce Herbert, aif
@newgroundsri.bsky.social
Chief Executive, Newground Social Investment.
Sustainable impact planning & wealth manager, shareholder engagement & responsible investment pioneer. Seattle-based. https://newground.net
Sustainable impact planning & wealth manager, shareholder engagement & responsible investment pioneer. Seattle-based. https://newground.net
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How to decide whether sustainable investing is right for you
While the catch-all term “ESG” has become a political flash point, small-fund investors and retirement savers still have options to green their portfolio.
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This week @washingtonpost.com published an excellent primer on ESG investing. I was honored to share my perspective on why so many are opting for a values-aligned approach to managing money, despite the right-wing-manufactured faux controversy targeting ESG.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Happy Indigenous Peoples Day! If you're an investor (and that includes anyone with a retirement account) check out this new guide to learn how your portfolio can protect Indigenous rights, and the planet. It's about ethics AND fiduciary duty. www.ussif.org/research/res...
#IndigenousPeoplesDay #ESG
#IndigenousPeoplesDay #ESG
Sustainable Indigenous Finance | US SIF
US SIF
www.ussif.org
October 13, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Happy Indigenous Peoples Day! If you're an investor (and that includes anyone with a retirement account) check out this new guide to learn how your portfolio can protect Indigenous rights, and the planet. It's about ethics AND fiduciary duty. www.ussif.org/research/res...
#IndigenousPeoplesDay #ESG
#IndigenousPeoplesDay #ESG
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Just because they spew, “DEI bad!” disinformation doesn’t make it true. In fact, it’s just the opposite of true, it’s nonsensical.
We need to stop conceding the language and narrative to them and reclaim it, NOW!! Otherwise, it’s capitulation.
We need to stop conceding the language and narrative to them and reclaim it, NOW!! Otherwise, it’s capitulation.
September 10, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Just because they spew, “DEI bad!” disinformation doesn’t make it true. In fact, it’s just the opposite of true, it’s nonsensical.
We need to stop conceding the language and narrative to them and reclaim it, NOW!! Otherwise, it’s capitulation.
We need to stop conceding the language and narrative to them and reclaim it, NOW!! Otherwise, it’s capitulation.
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Wisconsin & Hawaii plan to join the Affordable Clean Cars Coalition. Two business networks issued a letter backing the group, launched by nearly a dozen U.S. governors in June, urging state collaboration to advance clean vehicles amid federal policy setbacks.
www.ceres.org/resources/ne...
www.ceres.org/resources/ne...
Business groups support U.S. governors’ push for affordable clean vehicles
www.ceres.org
September 4, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Wisconsin & Hawaii plan to join the Affordable Clean Cars Coalition. Two business networks issued a letter backing the group, launched by nearly a dozen U.S. governors in June, urging state collaboration to advance clean vehicles amid federal policy setbacks.
www.ceres.org/resources/ne...
www.ceres.org/resources/ne...
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5 key drivers of nature loss have the potential to cost $430bn per year--highlighting the economic imperative for investors and companies to better protect nature in order to protect profits.
Join our free webinar to unpack the real financial risks of nature loss: https://bit.ly/41rMuuK
Join our free webinar to unpack the real financial risks of nature loss: https://bit.ly/41rMuuK
September 4, 2025 at 6:45 PM
5 key drivers of nature loss have the potential to cost $430bn per year--highlighting the economic imperative for investors and companies to better protect nature in order to protect profits.
Join our free webinar to unpack the real financial risks of nature loss: https://bit.ly/41rMuuK
Join our free webinar to unpack the real financial risks of nature loss: https://bit.ly/41rMuuK
Yes. Climate risk = business risk = financial risk.
"Yesterday a California court denied an injunction against climate disclosure laws, reinforcing that climate risk info is financial informantion. Investors and the public benefit from consistent climate risk data, especially relevant as CA faces major wildfires like the 100,000+ acre Gifford Fire."
August 19, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Yes. Climate risk = business risk = financial risk.
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🚨This week, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee and DoJ said they plan to 'kill' DEI, by any name, including in the private sector.
But DEI is a business imperative. Corporations that do not capitulate to the Trump regime will win consumer support.
peopleofcolorintech.com/articles/sha...
But DEI is a business imperative. Corporations that do not capitulate to the Trump regime will win consumer support.
peopleofcolorintech.com/articles/sha...
Shareholders At 30 Major US Companies Reject Anti-DEI Proposals
30 shareholders from companies such as Costco, Coca-Cola, and Apple have all rejected anti-DEI proposals during the 2025 proxy season.
peopleofcolorintech.com
July 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
🚨This week, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee and DoJ said they plan to 'kill' DEI, by any name, including in the private sector.
But DEI is a business imperative. Corporations that do not capitulate to the Trump regime will win consumer support.
peopleofcolorintech.com/articles/sha...
But DEI is a business imperative. Corporations that do not capitulate to the Trump regime will win consumer support.
peopleofcolorintech.com/articles/sha...
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The People's AI Action Plan addresses the risks of an unregulated AI industry that puts the information of everyday people in harm's way. View the concrete, actionable ideas and strategies endorsed by over 90 organizations: peoplesaiaction.com
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July 22, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The People's AI Action Plan addresses the risks of an unregulated AI industry that puts the information of everyday people in harm's way. View the concrete, actionable ideas and strategies endorsed by over 90 organizations: peoplesaiaction.com
@ainowinstitute.bsky.social @openmicmedia.bsky.social
@ainowinstitute.bsky.social @openmicmedia.bsky.social
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Celebrating the well-deserved recognition of impact investing leaders like @palfrey.org, @darrencwalker.bsky.social and many more.
Be sure to check out the #Time100Philanthropy list: time.com/collections/...
Be sure to check out the #Time100Philanthropy list: time.com/collections/...
TIME100 Most Influential People in Philanthropy 2025
TIME’s inaugural list featuring new leaders in philanthropy that are eager to see impact and see it now
time.com
June 3, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Celebrating the well-deserved recognition of impact investing leaders like @palfrey.org, @darrencwalker.bsky.social and many more.
Be sure to check out the #Time100Philanthropy list: time.com/collections/...
Be sure to check out the #Time100Philanthropy list: time.com/collections/...
Meanwhile, from the department of sanity...
www.eenews.net/articles/un-...
www.eenews.net/articles/un-...
UN court declares countries must tackle climate change
Though the decision is nonbinding, the ruling from the International Court of Justice could open the door for more litigation against corporate polluters.
www.eenews.net
July 24, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Meanwhile, from the department of sanity...
www.eenews.net/articles/un-...
www.eenews.net/articles/un-...
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“'But when Target was like, ‘Forget DEI’, and Costco was like, ‘We value diversity,’ I was like, ‘I’m going to spend my money in a place that’s aligned with my values.’”
www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
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Why many Black Americans are boycotting big-box retail stores: ‘using my money to resist’
People are shutting their wallets to firms such as Target and Amazon, who followed in Trump’s footsteps to undo DEI
www.theguardian.com
July 21, 2025 at 12:49 PM
“'But when Target was like, ‘Forget DEI’, and Costco was like, ‘We value diversity,’ I was like, ‘I’m going to spend my money in a place that’s aligned with my values.’”
www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
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I wrote a memorial essay in praise of the great Joanna Macy over there at my newsletter.....
In Honor of Joanna Macy, 1929-2025
I write while staying in one of the great forests of British Columbia, a forest in which the inextricability of life from death is gorgeously evident. Several kinds of fern spring from this soil, some...
www.meditationsinanemergency.com
July 21, 2025 at 9:15 PM
I wrote a memorial essay in praise of the great Joanna Macy over there at my newsletter.....
"Despite the political backlash, U.S. companies have either maintained or increased sustainability investments since the beginning of 2025, according to a survey of 400 global executives at U.S. corporations released Tuesday..."
www.esgdive.com/news/us-comp...
www.esgdive.com/news/us-comp...
US companies quietly maintaining, boosting sustainability investments in 2025: report
EcoVadis found companies are less likely to publicize their sustainability efforts this year, but have largely maintained or increased their ESG investments amid shifts and backlash.
www.esgdive.com
July 18, 2025 at 1:04 AM
"Despite the political backlash, U.S. companies have either maintained or increased sustainability investments since the beginning of 2025, according to a survey of 400 global executives at U.S. corporations released Tuesday..."
www.esgdive.com/news/us-comp...
www.esgdive.com/news/us-comp...
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apnews.com/press-releas...: Shareholders of 30 Companies Worth $13 Trillion Vote Overwhelmingly to Defeat Anti-DEI Proposals
Impactivize: Shareholders of 30 Companies Worth $13 Trillion Vote Overwhelmingly to Defeat Anti-DEI Proposals
EUGENE, Ore., July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Shareholders of 30 major corporations, collectively valued at more than $13 trillion, have voted overwhelmingly to reject anti-DEI proposals during 2025 prox...
apnews.com
July 17, 2025 at 3:08 AM
apnews.com/press-releas...: Shareholders of 30 Companies Worth $13 Trillion Vote Overwhelmingly to Defeat Anti-DEI Proposals
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Apple is one of 30 corporations whose shareholders voted to reject anti-DEI proposals in 2025, most by 99 percent of voting shares.
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apnews.com/press-releas...: Shareholders of 30 Companies Worth $13 Trillion Vote Overwhelmingly to Defeat Anti-DEI Proposals
Impactivize: Shareholders of 30 Companies Worth $13 Trillion Vote Overwhelmingly to Defeat Anti-DEI Proposals
EUGENE, Ore., July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Shareholders of 30 major corporations, collectively valued at more than $13 trillion, have voted overwhelmingly to reject anti-DEI proposals during 2025 prox...
apnews.com
July 17, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Apple is one of 30 corporations whose shareholders voted to reject anti-DEI proposals in 2025, most by 99 percent of voting shares.
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🔥 House Republicans held an anti-DEI hearing. USC Professor Shaun Harper testified:
"DEI opponents make assertions that are often, at best, based on anecdotes. They repeatedly neglect to substantiate their critiques with credible quantitative survey results."
priceschool.usc.edu/news/dei-pro...
"DEI opponents make assertions that are often, at best, based on anecdotes. They repeatedly neglect to substantiate their critiques with credible quantitative survey results."
priceschool.usc.edu/news/dei-pro...
Congressional testimony: Cutting DEI will cost Americans more money
USC Price University Professor Shaun Harper delivered testimony about DEI programs during a hearing before a U.S. House subcommittee.
priceschool.usc.edu
July 17, 2025 at 3:41 PM
🔥 House Republicans held an anti-DEI hearing. USC Professor Shaun Harper testified:
"DEI opponents make assertions that are often, at best, based on anecdotes. They repeatedly neglect to substantiate their critiques with credible quantitative survey results."
priceschool.usc.edu/news/dei-pro...
"DEI opponents make assertions that are often, at best, based on anecdotes. They repeatedly neglect to substantiate their critiques with credible quantitative survey results."
priceschool.usc.edu/news/dei-pro...
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The number of companies committed to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives (DEI or by any other name) far outnumber the handful of companies that have entirely ended those initiatives. Because DEI is a business imperative.
www.impactivize.org/dei-employer...
www.impactivize.org/dei-employer...
Companies that support DEI
✅ Impactivize Employers of the Day™ Suggest a Company View Criteria A growing list of corporations that have publicly stated their commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. These emp...
www.impactivize.org
July 17, 2025 at 11:20 PM
The number of companies committed to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives (DEI or by any other name) far outnumber the handful of companies that have entirely ended those initiatives. Because DEI is a business imperative.
www.impactivize.org/dei-employer...
www.impactivize.org/dei-employer...
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You know who isn’t cooperating with ICE sweeps in its parking lots?
Lowe’s
Lowe’s
July 17, 2025 at 11:27 PM
You know who isn’t cooperating with ICE sweeps in its parking lots?
Lowe’s
Lowe’s
Happy birthday, John Lewis!
#GoodTroubleLivesOn
#GoodTroubleLivesOn
July 18, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Happy birthday, John Lewis!
#GoodTroubleLivesOn
#GoodTroubleLivesOn
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💥 NEW AfroTech:
"Shareholders at 30 of the largest U.S. companies just delivered a powerful counterpunch to the anti-DEI movement. During the 2025 proxy season, every single one of the anti-DEI proposals filed at these corporations’ shareholder meetings was rejected"
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"Shareholders at 30 of the largest U.S. companies just delivered a powerful counterpunch to the anti-DEI movement. During the 2025 proxy season, every single one of the anti-DEI proposals filed at these corporations’ shareholder meetings was rejected"
afrotech.com/shareholders...
Shareholders Across 30 Major US Companies Unanimously Reject Anti-DEI Proposals - AfroTech
afrotech.com
July 11, 2025 at 1:28 PM
💥 NEW AfroTech:
"Shareholders at 30 of the largest U.S. companies just delivered a powerful counterpunch to the anti-DEI movement. During the 2025 proxy season, every single one of the anti-DEI proposals filed at these corporations’ shareholder meetings was rejected"
afrotech.com/shareholders...
"Shareholders at 30 of the largest U.S. companies just delivered a powerful counterpunch to the anti-DEI movement. During the 2025 proxy season, every single one of the anti-DEI proposals filed at these corporations’ shareholder meetings was rejected"
afrotech.com/shareholders...
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💥 Shareholders from which 30 companies voted to reject anti-DEI proposals?
Here’s the full list, including Costco, Apple, Levi’s, Mastercard, etc.
www.impactivize.org/2025-shareho... Impactivize Shareholder Scorecard™ -
Here’s the full list, including Costco, Apple, Levi’s, Mastercard, etc.
www.impactivize.org/2025-shareho... Impactivize Shareholder Scorecard™ -
Impactivize Shareholder Scorecard™ -
2025 Anti-DEI Proposals and Shareholder Voting Results
www.impactivize.org
July 12, 2025 at 3:40 AM
💥 Shareholders from which 30 companies voted to reject anti-DEI proposals?
Here’s the full list, including Costco, Apple, Levi’s, Mastercard, etc.
www.impactivize.org/2025-shareho... Impactivize Shareholder Scorecard™ -
Here’s the full list, including Costco, Apple, Levi’s, Mastercard, etc.
www.impactivize.org/2025-shareho... Impactivize Shareholder Scorecard™ -
In philanthropy, endings deserve as much care and clarity as beginnings. As more foundations and nonprofits choose to sunset operations and spend down their assets, a new set of strategic best practices is emerging. Here's our helpful guide to a good end. newground.net/blog/sunsett...
Sunsetting: Best Practices for a Mission-Driven Wind-Down
In philanthropy, endings deserve as much care and clarity as beginnings. As more nonprofits decide to sunset and spend down, new strategic best practices are emerging.
newground.net
June 26, 2025 at 6:43 AM
In philanthropy, endings deserve as much care and clarity as beginnings. As more foundations and nonprofits choose to sunset operations and spend down their assets, a new set of strategic best practices is emerging. Here's our helpful guide to a good end. newground.net/blog/sunsett...
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🔥 Oklahoma Republican Treasurer Todd Russ’ anti-DEI shareholder proposals got less than 1% of the shareholder vote at companies including Alphabet (Google), Netflix and Lululemon.
More than 99 percent of shareholders rejected Russ’ anti-DEI proposals.
oklahomawatch.org/2025/06/20/f...
More than 99 percent of shareholders rejected Russ’ anti-DEI proposals.
oklahomawatch.org/2025/06/20/f...
Few Shareholders Support Oklahoma Treasurer’s Anti-DEI Push - Oklahoma Watch
Oklahoma Treasurer Todd Russ failed to gain support for shareholder proposals targeting “ideological activism” at major companies. Backed by conservative groups, his resolutions drew less than 1% of t...
oklahomawatch.org
June 22, 2025 at 6:50 PM
🔥 Oklahoma Republican Treasurer Todd Russ’ anti-DEI shareholder proposals got less than 1% of the shareholder vote at companies including Alphabet (Google), Netflix and Lululemon.
More than 99 percent of shareholders rejected Russ’ anti-DEI proposals.
oklahomawatch.org/2025/06/20/f...
More than 99 percent of shareholders rejected Russ’ anti-DEI proposals.
oklahomawatch.org/2025/06/20/f...
While Capitol Hill races to finalize sweeping changes in the so-called One, Big, Beautiful Bill, much remains unresolved. Read the latest for valuable clues on where tax policy may be headed. newground.net/blog/tax-pol...
Tax Policy – What the Senate Draft Tells Us
While Capitol Hill races to finalize sweeping changes in the so-called One, Big, Beautiful Bill, much remains unresolved. Read the latest for valuable clues on where tax policy may be headed.
newground.net
June 22, 2025 at 1:35 AM
While Capitol Hill races to finalize sweeping changes in the so-called One, Big, Beautiful Bill, much remains unresolved. Read the latest for valuable clues on where tax policy may be headed. newground.net/blog/tax-pol...
Shareholders understand what right-wing ideologues don’t: DEI policies aren’t just good for humanity, they’re good for business.
💥 Shareholders of 30 of the world's largest corporations are about to run the table -- voting unanimously to reject anti-DEI proposals in 2025. Mastercard shareholders will vote on an anti-DEI proposal on Tuesday. MA Board urges shareholders to vote to reject.
www.impactivize.org/2025-shareho...
www.impactivize.org/2025-shareho...
Impactivize Shareholder Scorecard™ -
2025 Anti-DEI Proposals and Shareholder Voting Results
www.impactivize.org
June 21, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Shareholders understand what right-wing ideologues don’t: DEI policies aren’t just good for humanity, they’re good for business.
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Former Congressman Carlos Curbelo’s latest op-ed explains why businesses and investors must be free to consider material financial risks, including climate change, to protect long-term stakeholder value: www.miamiherald.com/opinion/op-e...
Climate risk is real. Companies must be free to consider it, especially in Florida | Opinion
Climate risk is real — and businesses must stay free to adapt to it | Opinion
www.miamiherald.com
May 29, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Former Congressman Carlos Curbelo’s latest op-ed explains why businesses and investors must be free to consider material financial risks, including climate change, to protect long-term stakeholder value: www.miamiherald.com/opinion/op-e...