Engagement involves recognizing the needs of our employees and community while proactively providing resources to create a meaningful impact. It also means fostering an ongoing dialogue with clients and industry peers, driving continuous evolution and growth.
Investing in the Lives of Others: Engagement at Verger
Engaging for impact is part of our culture
Environmental
We partner with Climate Vault to offset our corporate office and employees’ personal carbon footprints.
Climate Vault is an award-winning non-profit whose unique, two-pronged approach 1) uses government-regulated markets to immediately and verifiably reduce CO2 emissions and 2) supports innovation in carbon removal technologies designed to eliminate historical pollution. Verger is proud to partner with Climate Vault in our shared goal of finding innovative ways to reduce global carbon emissions.
Social
Verger’s business is built on a deep understanding of the social factor. We believe that team members are one of, if not the most, important part of an investment process.
We nurture strategic partnerships and employee resources that align with our mission.
Our employee benefits package includes:
- Ability to earn equity in the firm
- Career and education advancement opportunities for employees and their dependents
- Parental leave
- Volunteer Time Off & Charitable Gift Matching
Verger views our Board of Managers and our Advisory Board as central to maintaining a network of
expertise and accountability. We have always encouraged a great deal of interaction between our
Board of Managers, Advisory Board, and our staff.
We are committed to transparency,
continued learning, and growth.
Engaging in ESG dialogues allows us to make better investment decisions
Verger believes that engaging in dialogue with managers is an important aspect of our fiduciary duty and allows us to make better investment decisions.
Our engagement strategy is founded on the core belief that understanding how our portfolio managers navigate risks and opportunities is essential. This includes their approach to responsible business practices, such as environmental stewardship, social impact, and ethical governance, as these factors can shape the risk and return profile of their investment strategies.
Exploring ESG Engagement for Nonprofit Investment Management
As part of our ongoing dialogue with our clients and industry peers, Verger publishes articles, whitepapers, and participates in industry panels around the topic of ESG Engagement. We’re committed to continued evolution and growth and seek to share what we learn along the way.