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How can I make my retirement plan climate-friendly?

If you have a 401(k) or an individual retirement account, it may be funding Big Oil.

March 25, 2024
How companies can align 401(k) plans with climate ambitions

Retirement funds are a lifeline for fossil fuel expansion. Here are ways to change that formula through company-sponsored plans.

March 13, 2024
Why do we force 99% of Americans with a 401k to invest in oil and gas?

When it comes to retirement plans, putting money into an industry in decline that destroys the planet just doesn't make sense.

February 8, 2024
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Announcements
$1T is invested in fossil fuels via 401(k)s. This free tool breaks it down for all US companies.

99% of 401(k) plans have no climate-friendly investment option. The AtmoSphere is here to help change that.

June 14, 2023
Jim Roach joins Sphere as Head of Business Development

The new addition to the Sphere team brings years of experience in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) products for defined contribution plans.

November 28, 2022
Shlomo Benartzi joins board of Sphere to help employers make informed decisions about ESG and climate funds in 401(k)s

Behavioral economics professor Shlomo Benartzi, known for the influence his research has had on retirement savings plans in the US, has joined Sphere's board.

September 27, 2022
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Blog
Working to maximize our impact in 2024

As I reflect on 2023 and plan for 2024, a theme that keeps coming to mind is the immense climate impact that we can have when we pay attention to where we invest our retirement savings. 

January 19, 2024
Historic update to the GHG Protocol likely to shine a spotlight on the 401(k) emissions problem

Why do sustainability managers not feel that it is their job to reduce the emissions from their 401(k)s?

November 3, 2023
Are legislators in Big Oil's pocket?

The first veto of the Biden presidency strikes down a law aiming to force 401(k) participants to invest in the fossil fuel industry.

March 22, 2023
Case study: How Camille got a climate-friendly option added to her company’s 401(k)

One person’s story on how persistence paid off in making climate-friendly investing available to everyone at her company.

March 6, 2023
New DOL guidance confirms climate change can be considered when choosing 401(k) and 403(b) investment options

We got wonderful news from the Department of Labor yesterday: It is now clear that fiduciaries are not violating any laws if they give employees the option to align their investments with their values.

November 23, 2022
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Before investing in the Sphere 500 Climate Fund (“SPFFX”), carefully consider the fund's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses.  To obtain a prospectus or summary prospectus which contains this and other information, please visit https://oursphere.org/fund or talk to your financial advisor. Read it carefully before investing.

As with all investments, there are risks involved with investing in SPFFX. Risks include, but are not limited to, sustainability considerations, general market or market event, common stock risks, climate investing considerations risk, sector risk, and third-party data risks as it relates to the composition of the Index. For a detailed explanation of the risks associated with SPFFX and the underlying Index, please read the prospectus.

The Sphere 500 Climate Fund tracks the Sphere 500 Fossil-Free Index. The Sphere 500 Fossil-Free Index starts with the top 500 US companies by market capitalization and then excludes those companies designated as participants in the fossil fuel industry. The Sphere 500 Fossil-Free Index will not invest in companies whose main lines of business include producing, distributing, or refining fossil fuels, holding reserves of fossil fuels, utilities that are primarily fossil fuel-powered, and producers of equipment for any of the above. However, the fund may invest in companies that use fossil fuels as a part of their business or have used fossil fuels in the past. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Index returns do not reflect the effects of fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

The performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For the most recent month-end performance, please call 844-2-SPHERE or visit the fund’s website at https://www.oursphere.org/fund.

Index performance is discussed for illustrative purposes only as a benchmark for each strategy’s performance and does not predict or depict performance of that strategy.  While index comparisons may be useful to provide a benchmark for a strategy’s performance, it must be noted that investments are not limited to the investments comprising the indices.  Each of the strategy benchmark indices are unmanaged and cannot be purchased directly by investors. Past performance does not guarantee future results. No portion of the content should be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell shares of the fund in any jurisdiction where the solicitation or offer would be deemed unlawful under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. The Sphere 500 Climate Fund is distributed by Ultimus Fund Distributors, LLC, member of FINRA and SIPC, which is not affiliated with Sphere or SPFFX. NOT FDIC INSURED NOT BANK GUARANTEED. MAY LOSE VALUE.

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