Boston Common Asset Management, Delaware Funds, AB, Trillium Asset Management and Green Century Funds were the companies with funds in the five highest spots on the most recent Responsible Ratings Index, which shows the top-rated and top-performing U.S. funds based on ESG credentials, performance, volatility and company sustainability agendas.
The June 2021 RRI, an index by InvestmentNews’ ESG Clarity US in partnership with sister company Last Word Research, is a compendium of fund ratings from Morningstar and MSCI .
The top 25 funds on the list are here.
| Name | RRI | Global Category |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Common ESG Impact Intl | 5 | Global Equity Large Cap |
| Delaware International A | 5 | Global Equity Large Cap |
| AB Concentrated International Growth Adv | 5 | Global Equity Large Cap |
| Trillium ESG Global Equity Fund Retail | 5 | Global Equity Large Cap |
| Green Century MSCI Intl Indx Instl | 5 | Global Equity Large Cap |
| Hartford Climate Opportunities Y | 5 | Global Equity Mid/Small Cap |
| AIG ESG Dividend W | 5 | US Equity Large Cap Value |
| Saturna Sustainable Bond | 5 | Global Fixed Income |
| Harbor Global Leaders Instl | 5 | Global Equity Large Cap |
| Thornburg Better World International I | 5 | Global Equity Large Cap |
| Elfun International Equity | 5 | Global Equity Large Cap |
| Fiera Capital International Equity Z | 5 | Global Equity Large Cap |
| Parnassus Core Equity Investor | 4.75 | US Equity Large Cap Blend |
| Applied Finance Select Investor | 4.5 | US Equity Large Cap Blend |
| Natixis Sustainable Future 2025 N | 4.5 | Target Date |
| Natixis Sustainable Future 2040 N | 4.5 | Target Date |
| Natixis Sustainable Future 2060 N | 4.5 | Target Date |
| Fidelity® Flex Mid Cap Growth | 4.5 | US Equity Mid Cap |
| Baron Asset Retail | 4.5 | US Equity Mid Cap |
| Matthews Japan Investor | 4.5 | Japan Equity |
| JNL/Mellon MSCI KLD 400 Social Index A | 4.5 | US Equity Large Cap Blend |
| Phaeacian Accent International Value Ins | 4.5 | Global Equity Mid/Small Cap |
| JPMorgan Emerging Markets Equity L | 4.5 | Global Emerging Markets Equity |
| VY® JPMorgan Emerging Markets Equity S | 4.5 | Global Emerging Markets Equity |
| JPMorgan SmartRetirement® 2045 R5 | 4.5 | Target Date |
