Our History
FFI Solutions was founded in 2013 under the name Fossil Free Indexes. Our goal at the time was simple: to provide an easy-to-understand solution that gave investors access to fossil-free responsible investing. This goal led to the creation of The Carbon Underground 200®, which continues to serve as a basis for portfolio and product screening for over $25 billion in assets that have transitioned away from fossil fuel investments.
Today's FFI Solutions
FFI Solutions has evolved to become a leading climate-focused research, analytics and advisory firm dedicated to delivering custom solutions that decarbonize portfolios and align with the principles that underly reaching net zero emissions by 2050. Our team is comprised of professionals with deep experience in financial services who are bound by a passion to align sustainability and financial performance.
Mission and Business Principles
Our mission is to support and accelerate the movement of capital into responsible investment strategies that align with a low-carbon economy and generate meaningful returns.
We work to benefit clients and the planet
If we are successful, our products and services will be impactful for clients and investors as they strive to manage risks and develop climate-aligned investment strategies that generate positive environmental outcomes.
We respect investor stewardship
Investors have their own unique goals and constraints. Decisions to divest, engage, and generate impact are those of the investor. Our role is to provide sustainability-focused solutions that are aligned with those goals and constraints.
We explore the unconventional
We believe it is essential to explore innovative methodologies in order to deliver climate-responsible and sustainability-driven solutions. Lack of satisfaction with traditional ESG analytics and ratings dictate a need for “outside-the-box” approaches.
We seek growth through partnerships
Investing in climate solutions is complex and requires broad experience and expertise. Success does not have to be a zero-sum game. We actively seek to collaborate with other organizations that have similar missions to align capital with sustainability.
Our Team
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Christopher Ito, CFA
Chief Executive OfficerChris Ito, CFA Chief Executive Officer Chris Ito is Chief Executive Officer of FFI Solutions. Chris...
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Stuart Braman, Ph.D.
Founder & ChairmanThe founder of Consulting WP, he has been the captain of this ship from the beginning and has sailed...
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Michael Palmieri
PresidentMichael Palmieri President Michael Palmieri is the President for FFI Solutions. As part of the founding...
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Lynn Connolly
Head of ResearchLynn Connolly Head of Research Lynn Connolly is Head of Research for FFI Solutions and Founder of...
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John Levitt
Chief Operating OfficerJohn is the COO of FFI Holdings. Drawing on more than 40 years of deep experience in the financial...
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David Root
Head of Product ManagementDavid Root Head of Product Management David is Head of Product Management at FFI Solutions. Previously,...
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Drew Haluska, CFA
Senior Energy Transition AnalystDrew is a Senior Energy Transition Analyst at FFI Solutions. An experienced financial modeler, Drew...
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Kent Costello
Head of Business DevelopmentKent Costello is the Head of Business Development for FFI Solutions. Previously, Kent served in...
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Max Blacksten
Transition Analyst InternMax Blacksten is a Transition Analyst Intern at FFI Solutions, contributing to efforts to identify,...
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Emily Wong
Sustainability Research Analyst InternEmily Wong is a Sustainability Research Analyst Intern at FFI Solutions. She supports the Transition...
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Robert B. Walsh
AdvisorBob Walsh is an advisor to FFI Solutions. He has extensive experience leading and advising fast...
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Barry Schachter
AdvisorBarry Schachter is an advisor to FFI Solutions. Barry has over 24 years of buy-side asset management...
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