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Cisco Foundation sparks innovation by investing in promising solutions to climate change

Cisco CSR

As a result, o ur climate commitment consists of both a grants and an impact investing portfolio. This flexible and blended finance approach will help us more comprehensively fill critical climate financing gaps and catalyze impact. Our emphasis on earliest stage solutions in this space is one of our key differentiators. .

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Social Enterprises Can Grow Their Revenue and Impact by Partnering with Corporations – Here’s How to Support Them

James Militzer

Consumers, investors, governments, employees and communities are demanding that corporations wield their tremendous influence for the benefit of all stakeholders, rather than just shareholders. 3: Building the confidence to go through challenging sales processes.

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The 2020 GreenBiz 30 Under 30

GreenBiz

When a Nigerian venture capitalist told Liswani it didn't make sense to invest in women, it spurred her on even more. Now, WeBloom is cultivating a group of Namibian "bloomers" in the circular economy and regenerative agriculture. Manager, Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility, Kilroy Realty; Los Angeles.

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