Established in 1999 by Jeff Skoll, former president of eBay, the Skoll Foundation strives to drive change towards a sustainable world of peace and prosperity. The Foundation supports economic opportunity, education, environmental sustainability, health, peace and humans rights, and sustainable markets. As at December 31, 2019, the Skoll Foundation had US$ 1.3 billion of total assets.
As part of its responsible investment approach, the Skoll Foundation incorporates environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations to its investment process with the help of a B-Corp certified external manager. With regard to Active Ownership, the Foundation has implemented shareholder engagement guidelines which aligns with its mission and prioritizes the interests of customers and communities. Moreover, the organization collaborates with peers through networks such as the Mission Investors Exchange and the Ceres’ Investor Network on Climate Risk (INCR).
Public Shareholder Engagement Guidelines