ESG Today

AUGUST 14, 2023

Investment manager Nuveen announced today the appointment of Ted Maa as Managing Director, Private Equity Impact Investing. Based in New York, Maa will have responsibility for identifying, executing and managing direct private equity investments in key thematic impact sectors.

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Impact Alpha

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

ImpactAlpha, September 18 — The climate discourse by individuals and groups typically involves five narratives about the import and response to climate change. The post From scientific to doomsday, the five climate change narratives shaping discourse and decisions appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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James Militzer

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

And climate change is arguably the gravest crisis the world has ever seen — and one that impacts countless other global challenges, from poverty to hunger. Coastal communities, like those north and south of New York City, are on the first line of defence against climate change.

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Impact Alpha

JULY 1, 2020

Given the monumental challenges of systemic racism, climate change, and other pressing issues, tinkering around the edges is no longer enough. The post Moving towards systems change: The ‘Why’ of Impact Investing appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Impact Alpha

AUGUST 19, 2020

Climate change, COVID-19 and, most recently, the accidental detonation of ammonium nitrate that leveled Beirut’s port area, are all evidence of that. The post Yes, impact investments can reduce the threat of nuclear weapons appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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ESG Today

JULY 25, 2022

Global investment manager Schroders and nature protection organization Conservation International announced today a new partnership aimed at accelerating investment in natural climate solutions in South East Asia, establishing Singapore-based natural capital impact investment manager Akaria Natural Capital.

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ESG Today

DECEMBER 15, 2022

International savings and investments business M&G plc announced today that it will invest £200 million in two new investment strategies targeting global food challenges being launched by its recently acquired impact investment business responsAbility.

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Impact Alpha

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

I was as geared up as anyone for a decisive mandate on climate change and racial justice, hitched to a common purpose around defeating the coronavirus and building back better. The post The Week in impact investing: Patience appeared first on ImpactAlpha. This week has been an exercise in real-time narrative adjustment.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Climate change and infectious-health risks are threatening health systems across the globe. High-impact investments that address these risks concurrently could also help build resilient health systems.

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Chris Hall

JULY 13, 2023

He added it often gave investors a seat at the board table to influence. Commenting on the Mansion House Compact, Brown said it could be a great opportunity as a catalyst to increase allocations to impact investing. The post UK Pensions Reform “Catalyst” for Impact Investment appeared first on ESG Investor.

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Impact Alpha

MARCH 3, 2020

ImpactAlpha, March 3 – Concern about catastrophic climate change was not enough. The post What is impact investing without conferences? Even massive street protests last year couldn’t do it. It took fears about the spread of the COVID-19 to whack back the annual circuit of global conferences and events. Now thousands of.

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Cisco CSR

JUNE 16, 2022

It is hard to look at the news or social media today and not be confronted with the issue of climate change. million people in 50 countries, 64 percent of the world’s population believes climate change is a global emergency. . Currently, less than two percent of philanthropic dollars go toward addressing climate change.

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3BL Media

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

According to a 2021 survey by Morgan Stanley, 99 percent of millennials surveyed were interested in sustainable investing, an all-time high. Interest in sustainability persisted despite the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change is the key focus.

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ESG Today

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Consumer-focused private equity firm L Catterton announced today the launch of a new impact investing platform, aimed at investing in and growing mission-driven consumer companies seeking to make the economy cleaner, healthier, and more equitable.

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3BL Media

APRIL 10, 2024

While gains have been made over several decades, the effects of climate change have become a large and looming factor, halting progress made. Though the role of the public sector remains paramount in addressing the crisis, private impact investment has recently also emerged as a powerful tool.

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Impact Alpha

AUGUST 27, 2020

More recently, climate change, income inequality and, suddenly, pandemics have been recognized as systemic risks as well. The post The Brief: Systemic impact investing (audio), China’s plant-based meat, CDFI merger, WorldRemit buys Sendwave, U.K. The current discourse on.

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James Militzer

AUGUST 17, 2022

As the world grapples with complex societal problems ranging from weak health systems to climate change, impact investing is playing an important role in creating an alternative path to addressing them. The Global Impact Investing Network estimates that the industry reached $715 billion in assets under management in 2020.

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Impact Alpha

DECEMBER 15, 2021

It is by now abundantly clear that the climate crisis is no longer a future concern. The post Food-waste solutions for climate change are ripe for catalytic capital appeared first on ImpactAlpha. It’s happening now, and we must act.

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Impact Alpha

MARCH 3, 2020

Featured: ImpactAlpha Original What is impact investing without conferences? Concern about catastrophic climate change was not enough. We may be about to find out. Even massive street protests last year couldn’t do it. It took fears about the spread of COVID-19 to pare back the annual circuit of global conferences and.

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Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 30, 2021

From the Bank of England to the People’s Bank of China, monetary authorities of the world’s largest economies are gauging how climate change could rock the financial system. Though long committed to being “market neutral,” some are even starting to push greener investments. Read the full story at e360. Read more →

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James Militzer

JULY 25, 2023

The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change global synthesis report has sounded a sobering alarm. The stakes could not be higher in the global struggle to mitigate and adapt to climate change, and time is running out. We cannot afford to address this crisis piecemeal.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 24, 2022

Tech Savvy Millennial Investors Positioned to Thrive in the “Roaring 2020s” by David Weinstein of Dana Investment Advisors. Socially Responsible Investing: A Global Perspective by Amy Domini of Domini Impact Investments.

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Impact Alpha

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The post Food-waste solutions are a big business – and a big opportunity to stem climate change appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha, Dec. 15 – Commercial and catalytic investors poured $5 billion this year into technology and tools to reduce food waste solutions, and are.

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Corporate Knights

JUNE 29, 2023

I wouldn’t like to devalue climate change. I wouldn’t like to say, ‘You shouldn’t worry about climate change.’ Indeed, Hinton’s comparison was revealing: “I wouldn’t like to devalue climate change. I wouldn’t like to say, ‘You shouldn’t worry about climate change.’ That’s a huge risk too.

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James Militzer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

According to Peru’s Ministry of Environment’s National Forest Conservation Program for Climate Change Mitigation, Peru (and the world) have lost an average of roughly 100,000 hectares of forest per year since 2006. These losses have only accelerated.

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Chris Hall

JANUARY 19, 2024

David Grimaud, CEO, Bamboo Capital Partners, makes the case for stronger commitments to impact investing to deliver on the UN SDGs. On November 2023, the draft revised Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards on climate change and energy were published ahead of COP28 (the climate COP).

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3BL Media

MARCH 15, 2022

Industry’s first publicly available, searchable resource of impact investing fund managers zeroes in on some of the industry’s most impactful managers.?. These managers bring unique and informed perspectives to the challenges impact investing is addressing.”. SOURCE: ImpactAssets. DESCRIPTION: BETHESDA, Md.,

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In developing markets, where many communities will feel some of the worst effects of climate change, ensuring a just transition is critical. Greater value may be unlocked by lending to growing markets (such as minority-led businesses) or investing in social impact investment funds, which often outperform traditional funds.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 3, 2022

KEYWORDS: Buildings, office buildings, cities, decarbonising, sustainable investing, Corporate Responsibility, Real Estate, impact investing, ESG, Carbon Emissions, Real Estate Sector, job creation, biodiversity, natural ecosystems, human health, gender equality.,

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3BL Media

JULY 27, 2022

Approximately £4-5trillion is needed to meet the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, according to the UN, with an annual investment of £40bn required for existing infrastructure in the UK alone over the next decade if the net zero target is to be successful.

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Impact Alpha

MAY 13, 2020

ImpactAlpha’s David Bank challenged investors to “10x” impact investing, to grow total assets under management from billions to trillions and to develop “moonshot ideas” that could catalytically grow our impact.

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3BL Media

MAY 23, 2022

The UK’s disclosures requirements have been based on the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), founded in 2015 by the Financial Stability Board (FSB) to improve and increase climate-related financial information reporting.

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Impact Alpha

JANUARY 31, 2024

Climate change, accelerating. The post Investing at the intersection of affordable housing and climate resilience appeared first on ImpactAlpha. The cost of addressing the challenges facing humanity today dwarfs the amount of money the world is putting into them.

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3BL Media

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

ROP’s climate change commitments will also be supported by Sustainable Financing Instruments under the National Framework Strategy on Climate Change. Jack is a Principal Consultant in the Sustainable Finance & Impact investing team. Congratulations Michael Baldinger, Daniel Hanna and all involved.".

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Impact Alpha

JANUARY 27, 2020

ImpactAlpha’s What’s Next series, produced in partnership with the Global Impact Investing Network, provides a platform for practitioners and experts to reflect on the future of impact investing. 27 – Capitalism must change to respond to climate change and widespread inequality. ImpactAlpha, Jan.

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Impact Alpha

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

There is an urgent race to curb rising temperatures and prevent the worst effects of climate change. This is reflected in a growing. The post How much science is there behind the Science Based Targets Initiative? appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Impact Alpha

MARCH 14, 2024

Climate change can be stressful, including for investors profiting from fossil fuels in the face of record-breaking temperatures around the world. Climate activists. The post Happy Returns: Elaborate spoof takes aim at Vanguard’s retreat from climate commitments appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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