How to invest in a socially just future
This is the moment to stand up for social justice
In 2025, some companies have bowed to political pressure and retreated from commitments to advancing social justice in the workplace. They’ve rolled back their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs and distanced themselves from pledges to advancing racial justice. But consumers have quickly spoken up. They used their economic power to support brands aligned with justice and boycotted those that weren’t. By aligning their investments with their values, retirement investors can help drive continued corporate accountability to social justice.
From savings to social change
It’s not always clear whether the companies in your retirement portfolio are advancing social justice issues like gender equality, racial justice, workplace equity, and LGBTQ+ rights – or are working against it. By using this Social Justice Funds toolkit, you can see if your savings are invested in companies undermining social justice, and find investment options that support a just future while maximizing returns.
We can help build a more equitable world by aligning our investments with social justice.
Find your funds
Before finding out what companies in your portfolio are falling behind on social justice issues, first login to your investment account, and write down the list of funds you are currently invested in. You will use this list in the next step.
Know what you own
Check to see if your investments are aligned with social justice. Use your investment list from step 1 to find your fund grades. You can search for mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by name, ticker, or asset manager. Our database covers 5,000 stock funds available in the U.S.
Take action
If your investments are exposed to companies falling behind on social justice, now is the time to sort and compare just alternatives. You can sort by performance and see how funds score on other issues, like climate change. Once you have a found funds that meet your investing circumstances, you can talk to your financial advisor or retirement plan administrator to align your investments with social justice.
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