Church Pension Group to Host Conversation on the Investor Response to Climate Change

Latest in a Series of Webinars Focused on Socially Responsible Investing

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Church Pension Group (CPG), a financial services organization that serves The Episcopal Church, announced that it will host a virtual conversation on the investor response to climate change as part of its ongoing Insights & Ideas series of discussions on socially responsible investing (SRI). Individuals interested in attending the event can register at cpg.org/Insights&Ideas.

The virtual event will take place on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, from 12:30 to 1:45PM ET. It will feature a panel of experts on climate research and sustainability. The panel, which will be moderated by Mary Kate Wold, CEO and President of CPG, will discuss how industries and companies are navigating the current environment.

“As world governments and businesses ramp up their strategies to mitigate and adapt to climate change, the movement toward lower carbon economies will inevitably create opportunities and risks for investors,” said Ms. Wold. “As fiduciaries, it’s our job to ensure that we identify those opportunities and mitigate the risks so we remain well positioned to provide benefits to those who serve The Episcopal Church for decades to come. We are excited to host this event as part of our series of conversations on socially responsible investing and encourage those interested in learning more to join us on December 1.”

The panelists will include Chris Goolgasian, Senior Managing Director and Director, Climate Research, Wellington; James Magor, Director, Sustainability, Actis; and June Yearwood, Managing Director, Investments, Church Pension Group.

Videos and presentations from prior Insights & Ideas, which focused on shareholder engagement, investing in economically disadvantaged communities, faithful investing, positive impact investing, and sustainable investing, can be viewed at cpg.org/Insights&Ideas.

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Individuals interested in learning more about CPG’s SRI efforts and viewing videos related to CPG’s positive impact investments can visit cpg.org/SRI.

About the Church Pension Group

The Church Pension Group (CPG) is a financial services organization that serves The Episcopal Church. It maintains three lines of business—benefits, insurance, and publishing. CPG provides retirement, health, life insurance, and related benefits for clergy and lay employees of The Episcopal Church, as well as property and casualty insurance and book and music publishing, including the official worship materials of the Church. Follow CPG on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn. cpg.org