Ellington is committed to corporate social responsibility. We believe that the implementation of ESG policies benefits our employees, supports long-term financial performance, and makes a positive impact on society and the environment.
Consider incorporation of ESG principles into investment decisions as a contributor to sustainable returns over the long-term
Affirm our commitment as a signatory to the UN PRI by integrating these principles into investment decisions and supporting industry efforts to standardize ESG reporting.
Ellington facilitates homeownership and stability within communities by providing capital directly to the U.S. housing market, including consumers who do not have access to traditional financing for home ownership.
When purchasing securities on the secondary market, and when relevant, Ellington considers ESG factors such as environmental risk factors, servicer behavior, and social metrics, and monitors ESG metrics across asset classes.
Ellington is committed to practicing good corporate governance for the benefit of all stakeholders
Consistent reporting, including quarterly transparency reports by fund administrators.
Each of Ellington’s public companies and commingled hedge funds have majority independent directors boards that meet regularly.
Robust risk and operational oversight formalized via various committees and an internal audit department with key reporting channels to independent boards; legal and compliance departments overseen by former federal and state prosecutors.
Significant “skin in the game” through large GP investments in our funds.
Give back to the communities in which we live and work
For more than 28 years, our firm and employees have prioritized giving back to the communities in which we live and work by supporting a variety of non-profit organizations including contributions to local charities and targeted efforts to support diversity initiatives. Ellington encourages employees to donate to non-profit organizations through a charitable gift-matching program, and the firm hosts an annual food drive for local food banks.
Promote and institute practices that minimize our environmental impact
Our New York office has received a number of environmental certifications, including LEED Gold and ENERGY STAR, designating it as one of the most energy efficient buildings nationwide. Additionally, all of our offices are located next to transit hubs, which, along with employer-provided benefits, incentivizes employees to use public transport.
We presently use ENERGY STAR certified desktops, monitors and printers; utilize motion sensor-enabled lighting and cooling; employ green kitchen products and cleaning supplies; and maintain office water coolers rather than purchasing plastic water bottles.
Instill a unified culture that values diversity of experience and the well-being of people
Ellington is committed to enhancing diversity throughout our organization. As part of this effort, we have engaged an external recruiting firm to focus exclusively on women and minority recruiting on college campuses, and we have supported employees by sponsoring affinity groups and other networking opportunities.
Ellington offers a mentorship program to connect newer employees with more senior personnel. Ellington sponsors employee engagement events and reimburses employees’ professional continuing education fees (e.g. CFA Program).
