--- title: Join Vanderbilt | Impact Investing (3) description: Impact Investing | (3) --- [![Logo-nav-for-web](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Logo-nav-for-web.jpg?width=150&name=Logo-nav-for-web.jpg)](http://joinvanderbilt.com/) - [Home](http://joinvanderbilt.com/) - [About Us](http://joinvanderbilt.com/letter-from-our-ceo/) - [Welcome from our CEO](http://joinvanderbilt.com/letter-from-our-ceo/) - [Unique Culture](http://joinvanderbilt.com/unique-culture/) - [Meet Our Team](http://joinvanderbilt.com/meet-our-team/) - [Sustainable Wealth Management Firm](http://joinvanderbilt.com/sustainable-broker-dealer/) - [Our Services](http://joinvanderbilt.com/impact-investments/) - [Impact Investing](https://joinvanderbilt.com/impact-investments/) - [Investments Services](http://joinvanderbilt.com/investment/) - [Insurance](http://joinvanderbilt.com/insurance-services/) - [Advisory Services](http://joinvanderbilt.com/advisory-services-2/) - [Technology Platform](http://joinvanderbilt.com/tech-suite/) - [Join Us](http://joinvanderbilt.com/why-vanderbilt-independent-broker-dealer/) - [Why Vanderbilt](http://joinvanderbilt.com/why-vanderbilt-independent-broker-dealer/) - [Transition Process](http://joinvanderbilt.com/transition/) - [Timeline](http://joinvanderbilt.com/in-the-news/) - [Resources](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com) - [Blog](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com) - [Videos](http://joinvanderbilt.com/videos/) - [In The Press](https://joinvanderbilt.com/in-the-press/) - [Contact Us](https://joinvanderbilt.com/contact-us/) # Join Vanderbilt Blog ## [Two Industry Leaders Working to Standardize ESG Reporting](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/standardize-esg-reporting) Posted by [Joe Trifiletti](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/author/joe-trifiletti) on 11/14/19, 11:14 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/hubfs/ESG-Investing.jpg)](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/standardize-esg-reporting)     In September 2015, news of Volkswagen's prolonged dishonesty regarding the U.S Clean Air Act and air pollution tests wiped out close to $17.6 billion in their market value — making the stock of the largest automaker in the world plunge 23% according to [Bloomberg](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-09-21/volkswagen-drops-15-after-admitting-u-s-diesel-emissions-cheat). This emission scandal highlighted the need and importance of environmental, social, and governance criteria (ESG) in evaluating the risk factor of potential investments in companies. More than ever, investors are looking beyond financial returns and want the companies they invest in to be responsible for their environmental impact, the conditions of labor, and other behaviors that have a profound effect on the planet and people. ESG data provides a way to hold companies accountable for their actions beyond the PR campaigns and potential “ [greenwashing](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/will-impact-washing-be-the-new-greenwashing)” their marketing departments put out there. But how is ESG data collected, analyzed, and reported? [Read More](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/standardize-esg-reporting) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/standardize-esg-reporting#comments-listing) Topics: [Impact Investing](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/impact-investing), [ESG](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/esg) ## [Fall Reading List: 5 Books Recommended by Financial Advisors for Financial Advisors](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/fall-reading-list-2019) Posted by [Moira Do](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/author/moira-do) on 10/8/19, 1:15 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/hubfs/Books.png)](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/fall-reading-list-2019)   If you’re the type that cozies up to a good business book, below we outline an essential Fall reading list – put together by Financial Advisors for Financial Advisors. Our recurring series the [“Advisor Spotlight”](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/the-advisor-spotlight) asks Vanderbilt Advisors to share books that have helped shape or influence their practice over the years. Below are just a few of our favorites: [Read More](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/fall-reading-list-2019) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/fall-reading-list-2019#comments-listing) Topics: [Financial Advisors](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/financial-advisors), [Impact Investing](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/impact-investing), [Jed Emerson](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/jed-emerson), [Financial Literacy](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/financial-literacy), [Reading List](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/reading-list) ## [A Common Interest in Changing the World](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/a-common-interest-in-changing-the-world) Posted by [Vanderbilt Financial Group](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/author/vanderbilt-financial-group) on 7/26/19, 2:15 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/hubfs/MaxBob.jpg)](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/a-common-interest-in-changing-the-world) *Editor’s Note: Each month* [*Vanderbilt Financial Group*](https://www.joinvanderbilt.com) *features an advisor in the Vanderbilt family who exhibits the VFG values of Gratitude, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Trust on a consistent basis. These values impact their work with clients and VFG staff, and ultimately pushes for an excellence in their business practices that is unparalleled and incredibly unique. Beyond high-level producers, these advisors offer sage advice and best practices for boosting your business on your terms according to your values. This month’s Advisor Spotlight features* [*Bob Goellner*](https://www.linkedin.com/in/commoninterests/) *and* [*Max Mintz*](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxmintz/) *of* [*Common Interests Financial*](https://www.commoninterestsfinancial.com/)*.*  [Read More](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/a-common-interest-in-changing-the-world) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/a-common-interest-in-changing-the-world#comments-listing) Topics: [Impact Investing](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/impact-investing), [Vanderbilt Financial Group](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/vanderbilt-financial-group), [The Advisor Spotlight](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/the-advisor-spotlight) ## [An Innovative Advisor focused on Impact Investing](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/an-innovative-advisor-focused-on-impact-investing) Posted by [Vanderbilt Financial Group](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/author/vanderbilt-financial-group) on 5/31/19, 4:15 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/hubfs/Mehul.jpg)](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/an-innovative-advisor-focused-on-impact-investing) *Editor’s Note: Each month* [*Vanderbilt Financial Group*](https://www.joinvanderbilt.com) *features an advisor in the Vanderbilt family who exhibits the VFG values of Gratitude, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Trust on a consistent basis. These values impact their work with clients and VFG staff, and ultimately pushes for an excellence in their business practices that is unparalleled and incredibly unique. Beyond high-level producers, these advisors offer sage advice and best practices for boosting your business on your terms according to your values. This month’s Advisor Spotlight features* [Mehul Thakker](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mehul-m-thakker-4b238119/) of [Empowered Investments](https://www.linkedin.com/in/empowered-investments-062909123/)*.* [Read More](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/an-innovative-advisor-focused-on-impact-investing) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/an-innovative-advisor-focused-on-impact-investing#comments-listing) Topics: [Financial Advisors](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/financial-advisors), [Impact Investing](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/impact-investing), [The Advisor Spotlight](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/the-advisor-spotlight) ## [Jones Beach Cleanup April 19, 2019](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/jones-beach-cleanup-april-19-2019) Posted by [Vanderbilt Financial Group](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/author/vanderbilt-financial-group) on 4/18/19, 2:50 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/hubfs/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_59368448_292747925545_1_original.jpeg)](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/jones-beach-cleanup-april-19-2019) **VFG Family + Friends - We are excited for you to join us at the Jones Beach Cleanup tomorrow. Please read thoroughly below for details on the day, meetup location, prizes and more!** [Read More](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/jones-beach-cleanup-april-19-2019) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/jones-beach-cleanup-april-19-2019#comments-listing) Topics: [Impact Investing](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/impact-investing), [earth day](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/earth-day) [Previous](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/impact-investing/page/2) [All posts](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/all) [Next](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/impact-investing/page/4) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts Copyright 2015 - All Rights Reserved - Vanderbilt Financial Group 125 Froehlich Farm Blvd, Woodbury, NY 11797 | Phone: [631.845.5100](tel:6318455100) Vanderbilt Financial Group is the marketing name for Vanderbilt Securities, LLC and its affiliates. Securities offered through Vanderbilt Securities, LLC. 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