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Your Human Resources manager is one of the main decision makers for choosing which 401(k) options are available. Get the ball rolling by emailing them now.

Dear Benefits Manager,
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Can we please add a climate-friendly investment option to our 401(k) line-up? I'd like an option to invest our retirement savings without investing in fossil fuel companies, and to have the shares I own voted for a positive climate future. The inclusion of fossil fuel companies in our current plan options adds unnecessary risk and volatility.

In particular, I believe the Sphere 500 Climate Fund (SPFFX) is an affordable option that avoids fossil fuels and major contributors to deforestation. When the ~410 companies it invests in have shareholder votes related to climate change, the fund votes in the long-term economic best interest of shareholders, which aligns with taking climate action.

Best,

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If employees care, HR cares.

Your Human Resources manager is one of the key influencers for which 401(k) options are available to you. They are typically the key liaison between the company and an external 401(k) advisor to the company. That advisor often convenes a meeting of the company’s 401(k) committee each quarter, and the head of HR and the advisor typically coordinate on topics to cover ahead of that meeting. Get the ball rolling by emailing them now.

Frequently asked questions

Why has it been hard for 401(k)s to offer fossil free funds until now?

Why is it important to not invest in fossil fuel companies?

My company uses Guideline. How can I get them to add a fossil-free option?

How to respond when your 401(k) provider says they can’t because their fiduciary duty?

How does removing fossil fuel companies from my portfolio impact the returns I should expect?

How to respond when your 401(k) provider tells you they can’t add a climate-friendly option?

Does Sphere plan to offer additional fossil-free options beyond SPFFX?

What does it cost to invest in climate-friendly options?

Does Sphere invest in primarily cleantech or climate tech companies?

Is SPFFX an ESG fund?

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