Dwight Hall Socially Responsible Investment Fund

The Dwight Hall Socially Responsible Investment Fund (DHSRI) is an undergraduate-run organization at Yale University that manages a portion of Dwight Hall's endowment, focusing on socially responsible investing. Founded in 2008, DHSRI is the nation's oldest and largest undergraduate-run SRI fund, aiming to achieve positive environmental and social impacts while outperforming standard investment benchmarks. The fund is managed by a committee of over 20 Yale College students who employ a modern approach to socially responsible investing, integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria into their investment decisions. DHSRI engages in shareholder activism, co-filing resolutions with companies like ExxonMobil, Merck & Co., McDonald's Corporation, and Amazon.com, Inc., to promote responsible corporate behavior. Additionally, the fund allocates a portion of its assets to community investments, supporting local nonprofits in New Haven, Connecticut, through grants and financial literacy education programs. By combining financial management with social responsibility, DHSRI provides students with hands-on experience in ethical finance and contributes to the broader mission of Dwight Hall in fostering public service and social justice.