Boston Common is an independent, partner-owned global equity manager dedicated to integrated environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impact investing. Its investment process combines traditional financial analysis with in-house ESG research to identify innovative companies that not only offer attractive, risk-adjusted long-term investment returns, but also provide products or services with positive societal impact. As a leader in corporate shareowner engagement, Boston Common advocates for meaningful improvements to company processes, policies, and products, believing these improvements will enhance company fundamentals.
A women-led and majority women-owned business since its founding in 2003, Boston Common is a certified B Corp and has been recognized as among the top 10% of the global B Corp community each year since 2017, and has earned an A+ rating from the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investing (UN PRI) every year since 2015. The Firm was founded by Geeta Aiyer (President) and is led by Allyson McDonald (CEO).