I think those types of opinions are for the courts and government to decide, he said. You get into a lot of other issues. Some of the Foundation s apparent confusion over socially responsible investing may have more to do with donations than investments. But eventually costs must be measured by more than just dollar signs. Whether it means considering the lives of 5,000 indigenous Colombians or thousands of easily influenced children, price and profit must ultimately be gauged in the realm of social and environmental health.
Responsibility means more than just letting the investment managers do the work.
It means recognizing that we live in a world where neutrality is no longer an option. It means all aspects of the university s role in society are significant. It means investing our knowledge and values in a world we all depend on.