Investing the Quaker Way | Jeff Perkins, CEO, Friends Fiduciary Corporation 00:10:00
Jeff Perkins is the CEO of Friends Fiduciary Corporation, a Quaker nonprofit investment management organization based in the United States. Jeff leads the organization in managing funds for various Quaker organizations, ensuring investments align with Quaker values and beliefs. Under his leadership, Friends Fiduciary has pioneered ethical investment practices, screening out investments in industries such as weapons, alcohol, tobacco, firearms, gambling, and for-profit prisons. Jeff Perkins advocates for shareholder advocacy as a means to influence corporate behavior, engaging companies on issues ranging from environmental sustainability to responsible lending practices. He believes strongly in the dual role of shareholders as both owners and stewards of corporate responsibility. Through his leadership, Friends Fiduciary has integrated Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria into its investment decisions, promoting sustainable and socially responsible investing practices. Jeff's commitment to Quaker values extends beyond investment management, embodying principles of equality, peace, and nonviolence in economic practices. His efforts underscore the belief that financial decisions should reflect ethical and social values, contributing positively to both the community and the environment.