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Global Insights Series • Social Impact

3BL Media

In the US, for example, the social impact agenda is advancing at pace, without some of the negative backlash experienced in relation to environmental issues. In developing markets, where many communities will feel some of the worst effects of climate change, ensuring a just transition is critical.

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Understanding Blended Value

3BL Media

In 2000, he introduced a counter-proposition, which he called “blended value” – value that is a blend of economic, environmental and social factors, where maximising value requires taking all three elements into account. [i]. In his book, The Purpose of Capital , he looks behind the “how” to explore the “why” of investing.

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Mirova Appoints Zineb Bennani as U.S. CEO in Global Push

ESG Today

Sustainability-focused investment manager Mirova announced the appointment of Zineb Bennani as CEO of Mirova US and Global Head of Business Development, in a move described by the company as aimed at accelerating its global development. Zineb has been a key person in the development of Mirova since its inception.

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IFVI Seeks Interoperability with Sustainability Standards  

Chris Hall

The foundation is collecting feedback on its upcoming standards, as new research aims to define impact value creation. The International Foundation for Valuing Impacts (IFVI) has said it would aim to make the impact accounting standards it is currently developing complementary to existing sustainability ones.

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Private Equity Firms Are Paving the Way to a More Sustainable Future 

Richard Matthews

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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Social Impact Data Thin on the Ground

Chris Hall

“In particular, quantitative impact metrics and corporate targets and ambitions towards social impact are falling short, leading to a lot of data gaps,” she said. They are not speaking to the in-depth social value creation metrics investors want to think about,” Pomroy said.

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This Week’s People Moves: Hannestad Takes Sustainability Role at EQT

Chris Hall

She has also served as a member of the Swedish Bankers Association’s Sustainability Council, as well as the Swedish National Advisory Board for Impacting Investing. Da Fonseca previously worked at Amundi where he managed and contributed to the development of thematic ESG credit strategies.