University of Manchester

Assets Under Management: $240 million (2024)

The University of Manchester’s endowment supports long-term academic initiatives through income generated from a diversified investment portfolio. With a focus on financial sustainability and ethical responsibility, the university has committed to fossil fuel divestment and aims for net-zero carbon investments by 2038. Its investment strategy balances long-term growth with environmental and social considerations. “The University has reduced the Weighted Average Carbon Intensity (WACI) in the equity portfolio by 47% relative to the 2019 position, compared to a target of a 50% reduction by 2027.”

Net Zero Endowment Plan: The University of Manchester aims for a net-zero carbon portfolio by 2038. This was presented in their annual report, under ‘Current sector business model limits.’

Sustainable Impact Investing: The University of Manchester commits to sustainable investing as it addresses it under “Fixed asset investments” in their annual reports.

Sustainable Investment Policy: The University provides an updated report on their website to their sustainable investment policy including a net zero transition to 2038 and seeking investment strategies using ESG models.

Principles for Responsible Investing: The University signed into the PRI in 2018.