Navigating Climate Risk: How We Use Scenario Analysis for Responsible Investing As Director of Responsible Investing, I’m proud of the unique approach we’ve crafted for integrating responsible investing into small cap equities. Today, I am pleased to present our climate change scenario analysis framework. We use this forward-looking tool to identify potential risks and uncover…
Our commitment to responsible investing isn’t separate from our return objectives—it’s integral to identifying investments that build long-term value and resilience. The example below illustrates how sustainable practices create both meaningful social impact and stronger business fundamentals. Riverwater BLUE Impact Spotlight: Advancing Human Rights in Global Supply Chains Calvert Asset Management Calvert Asset Management, a…
Riverwater’s Approach to Integrating Catholic Values Faith-based universities, foundations, and individuals seek to align their investments with their values while earning a market rate of return. This pursuit of performance with purpose aligns well with Riverwater Partners’ mission: “To make the world a better place by growing wealth through responsible investing.” Catholic institutions often follow…
Faith and Finance: The Proven Success of Catholic Mandate Investing The question that many faith-based investors ask is straightforward yet profound: “Can I achieve competitive returns while remaining faithful to my Catholic values?” For years, conventional wisdom suggested a trade-off between values-aligned investing and financial performance. However, mounting evidence now challenges this assumption, demonstrating that…
Creating Value Through Responsible Investing At Riverwater Partners, our mission is to make the world a better place by growing wealth through responsible investing. We’re proud to share our 2024 Sustainability Report, titled “Creating Value,” which demonstrates how we generate positive impact for our clients, employees, communities, and planet. Highlights of this year’s report include…
Aligning Portfolios with Christian and Other Religious Values We understand the challenges of finding investments that align with the religious values of faith-based investors. These challenges become even more profound when organizations seek to create balanced portfolios and find investors that understand and can adhere to religious guidelines. At Riverwater, we’re on a mission to…
At Riverwater Partners, we’re proud to announce our recent recertification as a Certified B Corp! This achievement marks another chapter in our mission to make the world a better place by growing wealth through sustainable investing. A Shared Vision for a Better World Riverwater became Milwaukee’s first registered B Corporation in 2018, and since then,…
As a boutique small-cap manager focused on responsible investing, we’ve seen firsthand the challenges small-cap companies face in publishing sustainability data. But, since our inception in 2016, the tide has been shifting. The rapid growth of small-cap companies reporting on sustainability is evident. Yet, a critical gap remains: there’s still a lack of transparency on…
Adam Peck was a featured guest on the Market Call portion of Money Life Podcast with Chuck Jaffe. Money Life is a daily financial talk show focusing on investing, handling, managing, planning for and protecting your money. Click here to listen as Adam discusses Riverwater’s sell methodology, our approach to sustainable investing and how our…
2023 Sustainability Report: Value Creation Through Sustainable Investing By Cindy Bohlen, CFA A Strong Commitment to Sustainability This Earth Day, Riverwater Partners is proud to share our 2023 Sustainability Report. The theme of this year’s report is Value Creation Through Responsible Investing. At the core of this is our belief that the purpose of every…
