John Hancock Investments has taken what it calls an "exciting new step" by offering two asset classes to environmental, social, and governance investors. The first is a fund that invests in companies with sustainable business practices, including environmental impact assessments, social responsibility programs, and corporate governance. The John Hancock ESG International Equity Fund will be managed by employee-owned Boston Common Asset Management, and will cover developed- and emerging-market equities. Andrew G Arnott, CEO of John Hancock Investments, called the products an "important milestone".
John Hancock Investments has taken what it calls an "exciting new step" by offering two asset classes to environmental, social, and governance investors. The John Hancock ESG Core Bond Fund will be managed by independently owned investment manager Breckinridge Capital Advisors and invest in corporate and taxable municipal debt. The John Hancock ESG International Equity Fund will be managed by employee-owned Boston Common Asset Management, and will cover developed- and emerging-market equities. Andrew G Arnott, CEO of John Hancock Investments, called the products an "important milestone".