ESG Consulting Services

We empower companies and investors to make more sustainable decisions.

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Third Economy is a sustainability and ESG (environmental, social and governance) consulting firm. We provide high-quality data, analytics and insights to empower companies and institutional investors to build long-term, sustainable growth and make informed investment decisions. We analyze, strategize, and execute sustainability strategies in order to increase financial value, enhance capabilities, and build a more sustainable economy. We call a sustainable economy the “third economy”.

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SEC Proposes Additional Disclosures on ESG Frameworks from Investment Advisers

In May 2022, the SEC proposed additional disclosure rules for funds claiming to achieve a specific ESG impact. Under the new rules, these funds would be required to disclose the ESG factors considered in their investment strategy, as well as metrics used to evaluate progress towards the fund’s objectives. How will your fund be affected? Read on for the fine print.

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Bob McCormick Joins Third Economy as Senior Advisor

Third Economy welcomes Bob McCormick as a Senior Advisor. Mr. McCormick has a distinguished career in corporate governance and ESG, most recently as a Managing Director and now as a member of the Advisory Council at PJT Camberview.

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3E Summary: SEC Releases New Climate Change Disclosures

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced a landmark proposal to advance and standardize disclosures related to climate change, requiring public companies to disclose certain climate-related risks in their statements and reports. Underneath the 500 page proposal, what does this mean for corporate issuers and investors? We pull out the fine print on today's announcement and what this means for companies in 2022 and beyond.

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What Is the VIA3 Compass?

The VIA3 compass defines what
it means to be sustainable. The VIA3 framework assesses five criteria to improve ESG ratings for asset managers – Values, Impact, Analysis, Alignment and Activism.

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How We Work With You

Financial Advisors

Engage new and existing clients by aligning their portfolios with what they care about through our materiality assessment.

Companies

Satisfy investors, improve ESG ratings, avoid activism and build long-term financial value.

Institutional Investors

Raise assets, enhance investment decision-making, and leverage proxy voting and engagement to satisfy your clients and beneficiaries.

What People are Saying

    “Part of my work focuses on the shortcomings of current sustainable investment reporting and metrics, I immediately saw the value in Third Economy's robust approach and am excited to contribute to this much-needed evolution in sustainable investing.”
    Dr. Todd Cort
    Yale School of Management
    "Third Economy has been a tremendous partner helping Taylor Morrison address and report on ESG in a robust, relevant and comprehensive way. Our sustainability focus and leading-edge reporting are reflected in our ratings and ultimately benefit our investors and other stakeholders."
    Benjamin A. Aronovitch
    Vice President, Fmr Deputy General Counsel, Taylor Morrison
    “After a 12-year relationship with Chad as a former member of our industry oversight committee, we are excited to now work with Third Economy to assess investors' evolving needs for proxy voting services.”
    Bob Schifellite
    Broadridge Investor Communications Solutions President
    “A critical step toward more insightful investment decisions is the development and deployment of tools that help people set priorities and evaluate the risks and benefits, and the pros and cons, of different courses of action. Third Economy's approach to decision support for sustainable investing is both timely and sorely needed.”
    Dr. Joe Árvai
    University of Southern California
    “We are thrilled to welcome Third Economy and Chad to AIM. His qualities dovetail with our investment philosophy, and his early involvement in the green bond market and commitment to strong environmental and social corporate governance mirrors AIM’s mission and commitment to impact investing..”
    Stuart Kinnersley
    Managing Partner, AIM