One of the most powerful things about faith-based investing is seeing the tangible impact of your capital. This issue is dedicated to transparency — showing you exactly where values-aligned dollars are making a difference.
The Mustard Community by the Numbers
Since launching, the Mustard community has collectively:
- Screened $4.2M in investments through faith-based principles
- Avoided $1.8M in exposure to companies conflicting with community values
- Directed $890K toward clean energy and sustainable businesses
- Generated $124K in charitable giving through Seed features
Every dollar you invest through Mustard is a vote for the kind of economy you want to see. These numbers represent real people making real choices aligned with their deepest convictions.
Impact Spotlight: Clean Energy
When Mustard members screen for environmental stewardship, their capital flows away from fossil fuels and toward companies building a cleaner future.
Where the Money Goes
Solar manufacturers — Companies producing next-generation photovoltaic cells that power homes and businesses without carbon emissions.
Wind energy developers — Firms designing and deploying onshore and offshore wind farms that now generate over 10% of US electricity.
Battery technology — Innovators in energy storage that make renewable energy reliable around the clock.
Grid modernization — Companies building the smart grid infrastructure needed for a decentralized, clean energy future.
Clean energy investments made by Mustard members in Q1 2026 alone could theoretically offset approximately 2,400 metric tons of CO2 annually — equivalent to taking 520 cars off the road.
Impact Spotlight: Fair Labor
Members who activate fair labor screens direct capital toward companies that:
- Pay living wages — Not just minimum wage, but wages sufficient for a dignified life
- Ensure supply chain transparency — Knowing where products come from and who makes them
- Invest in worker development — Training, education, and advancement opportunities
- Maintain safe conditions — Going beyond regulatory minimums
A Real Example
One of the most-held stocks among Mustard members with fair labor screens is a mid-cap consumer goods company that:
- Pays 40% above industry-average wages
- Provides full healthcare to all employees, including part-time workers
- Sources 100% of raw materials from audited, fair-trade suppliers
- Has zero workplace safety violations in the past 5 years
This company has also outperformed its sector by 8% over the past 3 years. Values and returns, aligned.
Impact Spotlight: Community Development
Faith traditions universally emphasize caring for the vulnerable and building strong communities. Here's how Mustard members' investments support this:
- Community banks and credit unions — Providing capital to underserved communities
- Affordable housing developers — Building homes for families priced out of the market
- Healthcare access — Companies expanding medical access in rural and underserved areas
- Education technology — Platforms making quality education accessible globally
"Investing in community development isn't charity — it's recognizing that a rising tide lifts all boats. When communities thrive, economies thrive. When economies thrive, portfolios thrive." — A Mustard member's reflection
The Giving Side: Seed Impact
Mustard's Seed feature lets members automate charitable giving alongside their investing. In Q1 2026:
- Average monthly Seed contribution: $47
- Top giving categories: Food security, education access, environmental conservation
- Round-up donations: Over $18K contributed through round-up giving alone
Where Seed Dollars Go
Members can direct Seed contributions to vetted organizations across categories:
- Food security — Local food banks and global hunger relief
- Education — Scholarships, tutoring, and school supply programs
- Environment — Reforestation, ocean cleanup, and wildlife conservation
- Community — Homeless services, job training, and mentorship programs
Looking Ahead: Q2 Impact Goals
As a community, we're setting collective impact goals for Q2 2026:
- $6M in faith-screened investments — Growing our collective values-aligned portfolio
- $200K in Seed giving — Increasing charitable contributions by 60%
- 95% average alignment score — Helping every member reach near-full alignment
- 1,000 new principles activated — Encouraging deeper engagement with available screens
Your Impact Actions This Week
- Check your impact dashboard — See your personal contribution to community impact
- Activate one new principle — Every screen you enable strengthens the collective signal
- Set up Seed giving — Even $5/month compounds into meaningful impact over time
- Share your story — Tell us how faith-based investing has changed your perspective
Your investments tell the world what you value. Thank you for investing with conviction.