Richard Matthews

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

In recent years, impact investing has become mainstream and private equity (PE) firms are playing a key role. Despite being dismissed by some as “woke capitalism”, impact investing is a trend that is here to stay. PE firms have helped to grow the popularity of impact investing.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 16, 2024

Solar mini grids have been at the forefront of this sustainable transformation, with, according to the World Bank, an increase from about 500 installations in 2010 to more than 3,000 in sub-Saharan Africa today, and with plans for a further 9,000. kWh , making it the most affordable option for more than 60 percent of the population​​.

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Impact Alpha

AUGUST 14, 2023

14 – Solar power costs have dropped by more than 75% since 2010. ImpactAlpha, Aug. But the efficiency at which solar panels convert sunlight. The post Caelux snags another $12 million to make solar panels more efficient appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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3BL Media

MAY 2, 2024

Socioeconomically responsible investments that promote goals such as affordable housing, healthcare access, economic development through education and social infrastructure projects in underdeveloped areas, and success for businesses with owners from underrepresented groups. Affordable housing.

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Cisco CSR

MARCH 29, 2022

That’s why the Cisco Foundation announced a new 10-year, US$100 million commitment to fund nonprofit grants and impact investing in climate solutions. But we can begin with meaningful steps and thoughtful use of technology to lessen our impact on the planet. Sustainability in healthcare . 2 The U.S.

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James Militzer

MAY 2, 2024

Aadhaar , India’s universal identity system, was launched in 2010, and now covers around 95% of the population : It has played a crucial role in enabling the digital authentication and onboarding of internet users. A more in-depth discussion on this topic can be found in this piece , published last year).

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James Militzer

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Since 2010, we’ve advised hundreds of African businesses that are supportive of, or owned and/or led by, women. Nawiri, for instance, pays garment workers a livable wage, and is ramping up efforts to source its fabrics sustainably. So why aren’t businesses like Joy’s getting more financial support?

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James Militzer

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Since 2010, we’ve raised more than $420 million for WSMEs and other inclusive businesses in Africa, and we’ve seen how investors can miss good investment opportunities in high potential WSMEs by not being gender sensitive.

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James Militzer

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

To take just one of many examples of this positive impact: Indonesia is a country with millions of female entrepreneurs, but most of them face significant difficulties in accessing financial services.

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Chris Hall

OCTOBER 21, 2024

“As global population grows, urbanisation accelerates, and climate change intensifies, the demand for clean water is outpacing supply in many regions creat[ing] a range of risks that can directly impact investment portfolios.”

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Chris Hall

MARCH 23, 2022

Last year, the SEC prepared the ground for increased reporting on climate risks, with its Division of Corporation Finance sending letters to public companies failing to satisfactorily disclose in line with its 2010 Climate Change Guidance. . Wide, aligned scope .

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Chris Hall

JULY 25, 2024

In May, Lumo secured a US$7 million funding round from Active Impact Investments and Fall Line Capital. Watertech – A growing market opportunity The overall watertech start-up ecosystem is valued at over US$25 billion , with 75% of this value coming from companies founded since 2010, suggesting a dynamic and innovative sector.

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Sustainability Update

OCTOBER 30, 2021

That organization says in 2020 the P/E industry invested $24 billion-plus just in renewable and sustainability projects… “playing a critical role in the energy transition and moving our economy in a more sustainable direction.” P/E has invested $100 billion in renewable energy since 2010 says the AIC.

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Chris Hall

MARCH 9, 2022

Sanitation is also an important area that needs more investment, she adds. In 2010, the Green Climate Fund was established by 194 governments to assist developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices countering climate change.

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Chris Hall

MARCH 8, 2023

Without action to bolster gender diversity, climate change could delay gender equality by 20 years, with progress in 2030 retreating back to 2010 levels, according to a 2021 report by consultancy firm Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Women also risk losing out in the climate transition, the report added.

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James Militzer

OCTOBER 1, 2024

In Asia, some countries have made progress: For example, across the region some 840 million people have gained access to cleaner ways of cooking since 2010. That’s why Save the Children Global Ventures , through our Children’s Impact Investment Fund, has invested in ATEC — a high-integrity innovator and distributor of clean cooking devices.

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James Militzer

JANUARY 23, 2023

The Characteristics of a Resilient Entrepreneur Founded in 2010, Tamul manufactures environmentally-friendly, biodegradable tableware made from the thick sheaths of the leaves of local areca nut trees.

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Stanford Social Innovation

MARCH 3, 2022

Even before the pandemic—as Sir Michael Marmot’s groundbreaking 2010 study Fair Society, Healthy Lives (and his 2021 follow-up, Build Back Fairer demonstrate—health not only stopped improving over the last decade, but health inequalities increased, and life expectancies for the poorest people went down.

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