Heartland Capital Network

Heartland Capital Network Help workers secure better retirement benefits by sustainably investing in the real economy, securing good jobs, and ultimately rebuilding and strengthening America. Mobilize responsible investments by capital stewards/institutional investors in the real economy, achieving competitive financial returns and positive ESG impact. Heartland advocates for the adoption and growth of responsible investments, particularly responsible Economic Impact Investments (EII), before pension funds and the institutional investment community at large. EII are investments that: • Demonstrate competitive investment returns over the long term; • Yield over-sized, positive economic impacts in a city or region or industry; and • Integrate Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) criteria into investment decisions. By encouraging responsible investments, Heartland’s purpose is to harness the power of workers’ capital – i.e. pension assets - to prudently invest in good jobs and revitalize industrial communities. Heartland provides services in four key areas​: *Fosters the Development of a New Generation of Responsible Investors by exposing them to the responsible investments field and corresponding career opportunities *Educates Trustees and Capital Stewards on the importance, profitability and viability of responsible investments through events, publications, and presentations *Convenes Road Shows and Roundtable Events to facilitate the responsible development of cities by bringing regional responsible investment allies to the table *Communicates Best Practices in Responsible Investments through public awareness aimed at educating, mobilizing, and accelerating knowledge and support in our communities