Pension fund trustees, administrators, and investment firms think about investing in more than just maximizing returns—many people want their investments to promote gender equality. But is it actually possible to close the gender pay gap by investing in companies that claim to be socially responsible? As Eleanor Greene from Green America noted in her 2024 blog post, "The global gender pay gap will now take 136 years to close, and this setback highlights the importance of making informed investment decisions that prioritize gender equality." This stark reality urges TEXPERS members to examine whether their investments can truly make a difference.