John Hancock Group has taken what it calls an " exciting new step " by offering two asset classes to environmental , social , and governance investors . The John Hancock Environmental Core Bond Fund will be managed by independently owned fund manager Breckinridge Capital Advisors and invest in corporate and taxable municipal bonds . Additional information about John Hancock may be found at johnhancock.com. The John Hancock ESG Private 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 Group has taken what it calls an " exciting new step " by offering two asset classes to environmental , social , and governance investors . The John Hancock Environmental Core Bond Fund will be managed by independently owned fund manager Breckinridge Capital Advisors and invest in corporate and taxable municipal bonds . The John Hancock ESG Private 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 " .