In reply to a freedom of information request, Trinity’s Chief Financial Officer, Ian Matthews, said that “while the College’s Ethics Policy does not explicitly preclude investment in any specific industries, the College does not actively or directly invest in fossil fuel companies and pledges to continue this strategy”. This is admirable, but it’s a bit of a sidestep. While Trinity cannot control what the funds it invests in decide to do with its money, it can make the decision to invest in a “clean” or “green” fund – one that has decided to only invest its clients’ money in ethical companies. In comparison to other … Continue reading Trinity is Missing a Chance to Make a Statement with its Money