Living Our Values
Supporting Local News and Democracy
Clean Yield’s Partnership with the American Journalism Project
“Over the last two decades, more than one-third of American newspapers have shuttered. On average, we lose two more every week. And it matters. Studies show that when people in communities lose… Read More >
Clean Yield Exclusionary Screens Review
Clean Yield routinely audits our exclusionary screens to ensure the criteria succeed in meeting our values and those of our clients. This article — last updated August 2025 — will be amended to provide updates and transparency about our screening… Read More >
Taking a Pause: Embracing a Sabbatical to Reflect on Change
By Eric Becker, Partner and Portfolio Manager
I still remember clearly my first day of work in the social investing field – June 1, 1993. I was 23 years old. It was raining in Boston, and I had a new… Read More >
Get to Know Clean Yield Directors Kofi Kodua and Liz Levy
With their extensive backgrounds in sustainable investing, Kofi Kodua and Liz Levy join the leadership team at Clean Yield poised to use their expertise and passion to drive positive environmental and social change.
As directors of investment research and portfolio… Read More >
Clean Yield Builds Capacity for Impact with Team Expansion
Clean Yield Asset Management has long recognized the power of capital to move society toward a just and sustainable future. For more than 40 years, we have operated as an industry leader, working to meet the financial goals of individuals… Read More >
Increasing the flow of capital to BIPOC-led funds, businesses, and communities
Clean Yield is committed to using its tools, voice, and power to address racial equity and justice. We do this through our shareholder advocacy, our security selection, and as an employer. We also see opportunities as an allocator of capital.… Read More >
Clean Yield Endorses H.R.40, the Federal Reparations Bill
In recent years, Clean Yield has committed to reckoning with the racial injustices that have taken place in this country and the local community. We have written about this journey in the hopes that it will encourage others to join… Read More >
Aw, shucks. Clean Yield has made B Corp’s Best for the World 2021 list!
Clean Yield has been a certified B Corp since 2011, and we take our certification seriously. Each year, we evaluate how we can keep raising the bar and better serve our clients, our employees, our community, and the environment. We… Read More >
Reflections on Exploring Reparations
Earlier this year, Clean Yield and CQ Strategies hosted a workshop for our clients called Exploring Reparations. It was a three-session series aimed at learning about reparations and considering what reparations might look like for us as individuals and for… Read More >
We Will Keep Saying Their Names
Statement on the Conviction in the George Floyd Murder
The relief we feel in knowing that some level of accountability has been served for the murder of George Floyd is overshadowed by our anger and frustration at how entrenched racism… Read More >
Stop What You’re Doing and Read This Statement from VT APIDA for Black Lives
Then call your representatives.
The Clean Yield team condemns violence and discrimination against the Asian American community. We are heartbroken and angry but instead of sharing our own perspective, we want to elevate the important words of those with lived… Read More >
Takeaways from Race, Power, Privilege & Being a Change Agent
In late 2020, Clean Yield invited clients to join us for a diversity training series called “Race, Power, Privilege & Being a Change Agent,” hosted by CQ Strategies. We wanted to share this vitally important work with our clients and… Read More >