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”.
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 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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Top Takeaways from BlackRock's 2023 Chairman's Letter
As in year’s past, Larry Fink, Chairman of BlackRock, has penned a letter with his thoughts on the global economy in 2023. While ESG may be under cover in this year’s letter, there is still a strong mandate for companies and investors to take advantage of sustainability trends. So, what does this year’s analysis mean in practice? Read on for our top takeaways from this year’s letter for both investors and companies.
Submissions for CDP: Is your company ready?
Preparing a CDP questionnaire is a great way for organizations to better assess their climate-related risks and impacts and contribute to one of the world’s largest databases of related information. A CDP score also establishes a valuable benchmark and a quantifiable measure of performance from an objective third-party. Why complete a questionnaire? Read on for Third Economy’s take on the details.
What Popular Media Gets Wrong About ESG
Everywhere you look people are talking about ESG. But in nearly every case, critics use the term inaccurately. The result? Stakeholders often talk past one another. Corporations aren’t sure what to prioritize and even worse, ESG is often hijacked for political ends. We explain the key differences between values-based investing, impact investing and ESG.