ESG Today

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Manulife stated that the fund, targeted at $500 million in committed capital, will invest in a globally diversified portfolio of sustainably managed forestland assets, where carbon sequestration is prioritized over timber production. To that end, Manulife said that the fund will comply with Article 9 requirements under SFDR.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 12, 2020

More than half of the general population globally finds that capitalism in its current form does not work for them. It has sparked a wave of serious introspection among business leaders and heads of state across the world. Featured in featured block (1 article with image touted on the front page or elsewhere). Sponsored Article.

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Stanford Social Innovation

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The following SSIR articles highlight innovations like the emerging field of social impact markets, showcase examples of how impact investing can support farmers and community-based leaders, and lift up ongoing debates about market investment return and improving support for social entrepreneurs. Subscribe to SSIR here.)

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Much of the action is taking place in Europe, where PwC predicted that ESG funds — "a central tenet of the investment landscape" — could outpace traditional funds by 2025. All of these issues are heading inexorably toward tipping points. But where is this data coming from? Sponsored Article. How is it compiled?

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ESG Today

JANUARY 10, 2023

GSAM stated that the themes represent sectors where it has observed secular demand and growth opportunity for cost-effective solutions needed by organizations looking to achieve their sustainability goals. Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) announced today that it has raised more than $1.6 The post Goldman Sachs Raises $1.6

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Corporate Knights

MARCH 20, 2024

This turnabout has been most pronounced in the green bond market, where power utilities have, controversially, been adding nuclear energy as an option for green bonds. These offerings are just the beginning, says Nick Pfaff, deputy CEO of the International Capital Market Association. congressional hearings in the 1980s.

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Chris Hall

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Vitoria Junqueira, Head of Mobilisation and Institutional Relations at Aliança Pelo Impacto, offers insights from the GSG Summit 2023 on m obili s ing c apital and a ction for g lobal i mpact. Our collective mission is to ensure that capital and resources reach those who need it most.

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Corporate Knights

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

He pointed to Norway, where the state-owned company that developed an illegal wind farm has agreed to pay Indigenous Sámi people about $675,000 every year for the next 25 years for violating their rights. This article originally appeared in Grist. But overall, change is slow, she said. Last week in the U.S.,

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Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Labelled as Article 9 under the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), the fund is targeting fixed income and other similar securities issued by emerging markets-based companies that are contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We look forward to accelerating our pipeline momentum.”

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ESG Today

JUNE 13, 2023

Evy Hambro, Global Head of Thematic and Sector Investing at BlackRock, and one of the managers of the new fund, said: “As transition materials companies prepare for significant growth, many are also focusing on reducing their own emission intensities.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Even for Seattle, where Saunders has managed to electrify a majority of the city’s fleet, the path to carbon reduction isn’t simple. "At He includes upfront capital investment, electricity costs and vehicle replacement cycles into his budget. Designing a strategy and buying the vehicles isn’t where the challenges end.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

This culturally relevant public website contains a library of educational resources, such as articles and videos, to help our Spanish-speaking clients on their journey toward retirement and their future financial goals. We also leverage our corporate voice, brand, and resources to make a positive impact in the locations where we operate.

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James Militzer

OCTOBER 23, 2023

African-based investment fund managers face an uphill battle to secure the capital they need to invest in home-grown enterprises. It’s hurdle, after hurdle, after hurdle, after hurdle,” says Polo Leteka, founder and chairman of IDF Capital , a Johannesburg-based investment and advisory firm.

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Chris Hall

MAY 13, 2022

ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of news about funds designed to meet sustainable investing criteria, including LOIM, Pictet, AXA, Tikehau Capital, BNPP AM, Eurazeo, and Cibus Funds. . Jean-Pascal Porcherot, Co-Head of LOIM, added: “This strategy presents a compelling investment opportunity.

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Chris Hall

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Blended finance flows Against this backdrop, it makes sense that the Best Blended Investment Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) Initiative of the Year award at COP28 was won by GAIA, a climate change-focused blended finance platform, where 70% of portfolio investments will be allocated mainly to climate adaptation projects through its US$1.48

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Chris Hall

AUGUST 4, 2023

Rupert Snuggs, Head of Capital Markets Group at IPSX, says new models are needed to deliver the capex required to future–proof buildings. Private equity could be a solution in an era where cash is king, with many pinning their hopes on overseas institutional and private wealth investment from the US and Middle East.

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Chris Hall

JANUARY 18, 2024

Dr Anthony Kirby, Head of Regulation and Risk for Asset Management and Capital Markets in Europe at EY, considers how asset managers can put TNFD recommendations into practice. According to the OECD, natural capital is generally considered to comprise three principal categories: natural resource stocks, land and ecosystems.

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Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Although the highest-rated sustainability funds attracted more capital, none of them outperformed any of the lowest-rated funds from a returns perspective, the paper said. A previous article by John from LSEG Lipper pointed to the inclusion of oil and gas in ESG funds using ‘best-in-class’ screens.

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James Militzer

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

They brought together 18 heads of African states as well as a range of other global leaders to discuss sustainable solutions to global climate challenges under the theme “Driving Green Growth and Climate Finance Solutions for Africa and the World.” But there is much more to do.

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Chris Hall

JULY 6, 2023

Hazra was previously Director of ESG Research at investment management firm Invesco, where he was responsible for leading on the implementation of a global net zero investment research framework and developing compliance processes for Article 8 and 9 funds under the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation.

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Chris Hall

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Peter Meany, Head of Global Listed Infrastructure at First Sentier Investors, highlights the investment opportunity in electric vehicle infrastructure. However, we see the E in EV as a significant opportunity, where investors can support the EV revolution by investing in the charging infrastructure that underpins the whole sector.

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Stanford Social Innovation

DECEMBER 1, 2022

From historic, regional supportive housing efforts in Portland, Oregon, to first-of-its-kind tenant voting blocs in Kansas City, Missouri, the local level is often where new challenges and creative solutions are first seen. Usually, new solutions are imagined, developed, and piloted at the local level by local leaders.

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Chris Hall

JUNE 8, 2023

“We are starting to see a blue rush, as financial institutions become more interested in investing in the blue economy,” said Chris Gorell Barnes, Founding Partner at impact investment firm Ocean 14 Capital. “The issue is that there are not enough vehicles of institutional quality to attract enough investment.

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Just Capital

AUGUST 4, 2023

(Getty Images/Neilson Barnard) I recently had the pleasure of interviewing former Sprint CEO and JUST Capital Board member Dan Hesse about the importance of purpose-driven human leadership in business. Forbes features JUST Capital polling research tracking the American public’s top priorities , specifically their stance on climate justice.

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3BL Media

APRIL 19, 2022

Market Transition Risks: Risks associated with where the market is moving and what customers want. Heading into 2022, Jack Henry & Associates already have plans to publish their next sustainability report and continue to prioritize ESG strategizing for a more climate-resilient business model.

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Chris Hall

JUNE 16, 2023

This is particularly the case in countries with lax legal frameworks or instruments for acquiring land, or within African countries where land is owned in communities and governed by customary laws. It must be added that the outcomes of resettlement are disproportionately felt by the vulnerable groups such as female-headed households [8].

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Chris Hall

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Standardisation is required to accurately quantify the environmental and social impacts of land-use investments, says Ivo Mulder , Head of the UN Environment Programme’s Climate Finance Unit. Standardisation of these frameworks would further support diverse options for private capital to be directed towards sustainable land-use practices.

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Chris Hall

APRIL 22, 2022

It is classified as Article 8 under the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). “Our priority is to provide our clients with a viable means of improving the social, governance and environmental impact of their portfolios,” said Olga de Tapia, Global Head of ETF and Indexing Sales at HSBC AM.

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Chris Hall

JULY 22, 2022

Labelled as an Article 9 fund under the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), the strategy aims to invest in net zero pathways while providing strong financial returns. Robeco , a Rotterdam-headquartered asset manager, has launched the Robeco SAM Net Zero 2050 Climate Equities strategy.

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Corporate Knights

JUNE 29, 2022

Twenty years ago, Corporate Knights launched its quest for a more humane form of capitalism, placing people and planet ahead of profits, with the Best 50 Corporate Citizens sitting at the head of the roundtable to make business a force for good. A lot has changed for the better in that time and a lot hasn’t. Power generation $183.00

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We Mean Business Coalition

APRIL 21, 2023

This article first appeared on Context. Redirecting this capital towards scaling up renewables, increasing energy efficiency and supporting communities affected by this transition will put our climate goals within reach. Tangible investments like these will unleash a wave of private capital towards clean energy.

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B the Change

OCTOBER 18, 2022

& Canada; Senior Advisor, Novata Dan Osusky , Head of Standards & Insights, B Lab Global Alain Sylvain , Co-founder and CEO, SYLVAIN Listen to the episode now across all major platforms and find excerpts below. A version of this article was originally published at [link]. that idea of shareholder primacy.

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Chris Hall

DECEMBER 13, 2023

There is also the question of distilling a diverse and complex topic like nature so it becomes manageable and addressable in portfolios,” said Julie Ansidei, Head of Sustainability and Engagement, EMEA at BlackRock. Projects that restore land through sustainable agriculture and forestry have the potential to generate biodiversity credits too.

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Chris Hall

MARCH 31, 2023

R estoration c apital w ill become c ore to the c limate n arrative towards the 2025 r atchet , says Julian Poulter, Head of Investor Relations at the Inevitable Policy Response. What restoration capital means Massive afforestation scale ups will be required, but it is already too late just to carpet the land with trees to save ourselves.

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Chris Hall

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The directive, which came into force in December 2020, forms part of the Capital Markets Union’s ‘ new vision for Europe ’ which is designed to drive greater foreign investment into the EU and improve investor engagement. The CSDs didn’t start testing systems in time, so custodians didn’t start their projects in time. “The

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Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Multiple changes are needed to support integration of social factors into investment decisions, says Dr Anthony Kirby, Head of Regulation and Risk for Asset Management and Capital Markets in Europe at EY. And where will firms find the data to disclose and report? Where to next? They’re inextricably linked.

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Chris Hall

MAY 12, 2022

For investments within the EU, the solution helps fulfil SFDR obligations related to Article 8 & 9 disclosures, as well as assessing and quantifying the sustainability of funds and investment products outside the scope of the EU Taxonomy. Third Kind Venture Capital led the seed round, while First Star Ventures led the pre-seed round.

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