Empowering Sustainable Investing
Our Commitment to Ethical AI.
At Impact Investors, we believe that the future of wealth management lies at the intersection of human empathy, advanced technology, and sustainable investing. As part of our commitment to transparency and fiduciary duty, we have established this AI Policy Statement to outline how we responsibly use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to serve you and protect our planet.
- Human-Led, AI-Augmented Decisions
- Fiduciary Oversight: AI never operates in a vacuum. Every investment recommendation and financial plan is reviewed, verified, and finalized by a qualified human advisor.
- Augmented Intelligence: We view AI as a tool to enhance our data processing capabilities, not as a replacement for the deeply personal, human relationships we build with our clients.
- ESG & Sustainability Data Integrity
- Algorithmic Bias Auditing: Conventional AI can inherit systemic biases from historical market data. We actively audit our AI tools to ensure they do not inadvertently favor industries or companies that violate our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria.
- Deep Green Research: We are increasingly utilizing AI to scan thousands of non-traditional data sources—such as satellite imagery of carbon emissions, supply chain labor reports, and corporate governance filings—to catch greenwashing and identify true sustainability leaders.
- Environmental Footprint Minimization
- Green Computing: AI data centers require massive amounts of energy. We prioritize technology vendors and cloud providers that commit to 100% renewable energy and carbon-neutral operations.
- Efficiency First: We only deploy AI algorithms when they provide measurable value, minimizing unnecessary computational waste.
- Privacy, Security, and Data Justice
- Client Confidentiality: Your personal and financial data is strictly protected. We do not use your private information to train public AI models.
- Data Sovereignty: We partner with technology providers that respect data privacy rights and adhere to the highest global standards of data security.
- Continuous Transparency
- Open Dialogue: As AI technology evolves, so will our practices. We commit to updating our clients annually on how we use AI tools and the steps we are taking to keep them aligned with a just and sustainable future.
Cybersecurity & Meeting Recording Policy Statement
At Impact Investors, safeguarding client information is a core responsibility. We recognize that emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (“AI”), can improve efficiency and service quality when used appropriately. We are committed to using these technologies in a manner that protects confidentiality, maintains human accountability, and complies with our legal and regulatory obligations.
How We Use Artificial Intelligence
AI may be used to assist our team with administrative, research, workflow, and documentation tasks. However, AI is not permitted to make investment decisions, approve client communications, authorize transactions, or replace professional judgment.
All material client-facing communications, recommendations, and decisions remain subject to review by qualified personnel. Human oversight is maintained throughout our advisory process.
Protection of Client Information
We maintain a comprehensive cybersecurity program designed to protect client information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or loss. Our security controls include:
- Encryption of sensitive information where appropriate
- Access controls based on business need and least-privilege principles
- Multi-factor authentication and secure identity management
- Employee cybersecurity awareness training
- Continuous monitoring and incident response procedures
- Vendor due diligence and ongoing oversight of third-party technology providers
Client nonpublic personal information is prohibited from being entered into unapproved public AI systems or unauthorized technology platforms. Technology providers that may access client information are subject to security and privacy review before approval.
Meeting Recordings and AI Note-Taking
To improve accuracy and service quality, we may use approved recording, transcription, or AI-assisted note-taking tools during meetings.
When a meeting is recorded:
- Participants will be notified in advance or at the start of the meeting.
- We will obtain any required consent before recording.
- Recordings, transcripts, and meeting summaries are retained and protected in accordance with our records management and cybersecurity policies.
- Access is limited to authorized personnel with a legitimate business purpose.
- AI-generated summaries are reviewed by firm personnel for accuracy and completeness.
Accountability and Ongoing Oversight
Technology does not replace responsibility. Impact Investors maintains governance, supervision, monitoring, and periodic review of its AI and cybersecurity practices. We continually assess new threats, evaluate technology providers, and update our controls as needed to help protect our clients and their information.
