Sustainable Investing

NYSIF remains guided by its mission of guaranteeing the availability of worker’s compensation and disability insurance to New York State employers and employees. Achieving that mission in light of climate change now requires ensuring the long-term security of our investment portfolio through aggressive net zero action. As an insurer and asset owner, NYSIF is uniquely positioned to decarbonize investments, finance green solutions, and collaborate with business partners to drive positive change in the communities where we work.

New York State Agencies: Advancing the Sustainability Conversation   ESG Investing: Impact on the Real Economy
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New York State has set an ambitious goal of net-zero emissions by 2040. Hear how state agencies, including NYSIF, DEC and NYPA, plan to get there. (12/9/24)   Is the estimated $8.4 trillion of ESG investment assets having a measurable impact on climate change and the overall economy? Panelists included experts from Nuveen and the Ford Foundation. (6/8/23)
     
New Market Opportunities   Climate Action Panel
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This panel discusses how emerging markets and climate change are creating opportunities for investors. (2/23/23)   This panel of global investors included professionals from NYSIF, the Rockefeller Foundation & UPenn, J.O. Hambro Capital Management and One Concern. (1/19/23)

NYSIF Sustainable Investing Events, Reports & News


NYSIF Publications
New York State Insurance Fund Publications
New York State Agencies: Advancing the Sustainability Conversation [VIDEO] (December 9, 2024) 
Reuters Video Interview with Rajith Sebastian from NYSIF's Sustainable Investing Team  (September 26, 2024)
Bloomberg ESG Currents Podcast Aiming for a Net Zero Investment Portfolio by 2040 with NYSIF's Rajith Sebastian (April 24, 2024)
ESG Investing's Impact on the Real Economy [BIOS] [VIDEO] (June 8, 2023) 
Climate Change: New Market Opportunities [VIDEO] (February 23, 2023)
Climate Action: Integration Into Investment Decisions  [BIOS]  [VIDEO]  (January 19, 2023)
New York State: Committed to Sustainability  [VIDEO]  (November 18, 2022)
NYSIF Climate Action Plan (September 20, 2022)
Governor Hochul Issues EO Announcing Nation-Leading Sustainability Operations (09/20/2022)
NYSIF Supports the SEC's Proposal To Standardize Climate-Related Disclosures (06/29/2022)



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