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Schneider Electric Energy Access Asia & Spark+ Africa Closes US$3.75M Series A Investment in ATEC for Global South Expansions

3BL Media

In addition to the positive climate impact, the removal of smoke from cooking with wood will have significant health outcomes on women and children. Related resources: Impact Investing Schneider Electric Energy Access Asia About ATEC ATEC is a global leader in IoT-enabled electric stoves which connects households to global carbon markets.

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Announcing NextBillion’s Most Influential Articles of 2022: Vote for Your Favorite!

James Militzer

Most of these pieces explore businesses, technologies and investment approaches that have demonstrated their positive impact — but that are falling short in maximizing it. Can Access to Smartphones Bridge the Digital Divide in Sub-Saharan Africa? Savings-Led Digital Finance: The Dawn of a New Era? CAPTCHA. Δ

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The Next Frontier in Inclusive Fintech: The Value of Client-Centric Impact Measurement

James Militzer

Its success shows that fintech companies can achieve strong financial returns and impact at the same time. Galgo has since expanded its offerings to reach wider populations, focusing on providing low-income individuals and the emerging middle class with financing for the purchase of motorcycles via its digital platform.

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How Fintech is Enabling Progress Toward the SDGs — And Why it’s Time for Investors to Double Down

James Militzer

India — the world’s largest democracy and the largest country in the world by population — provides a compelling example of the impact these solutions can have in emerging markets. Digital solutions are also typically cost effective, providing more affordability for the end customer. This is nine times(!)

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Creating a sustainable future in healthcare

Cisco CSR

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. Telehealth and digital front door . 2 The U.S.

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The fight for a better tomorrow: Canada's top 30 under 30 sustainability leaders of 2022

Corporate Knights

Ten days earlier, seven Ontario youth appeared in court virtually to challenge the provincial government’s decision to gut its climate targets in 2018. “We In 2018, Watts co-founded an accelerator for young people in low-income, high-climate-risk countries working on climate start-ups. That’s the power of compounded action,” she says.

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Bloomberg Publishes 2021 Impact Report

3BL Media

This includes a 32% reduction in Scope 1+2 emissions (target: 80%) and a 77% 1 reduction in Scope 3 emissions (target: 20%) from a 2018 baseline. BloombergNEF published more than 4,100 reports and research pieces on clean energy, advanced transport, digital industry, innovative materials and commodities. Social Impact.