Digitalization, Impact Investing and Regenerative

A Systems Change Framework to Impact Investing

Stanford Social Innovation

APRIL 21, 2025

By Daniela Afonso , Mariana Cabral , Ana Pimenta & Ricardo Zzimo Impact investing arises from a deep desire to use finance to address complex societal challenges such as poverty, climate change, and gender inequality. Is Kenya's health care digitization project linked to broader East African initiatives?

Impact Investing

Impact Investing Regenerative Digitalization Development

The Plan for Possible: How Cisco is Connecting a Regenerative Future

3BL Media

JULY 26, 2023

That’s why we’re focusing on not just a sustainable future, but a regenerative one. We have a plan: It is possible to power the world with affordable clean energy , so we are helping to digitize smart grids and smart buildings. As a company, we’re committed to leveraging our unique strengths to power an inclusive future for all.

Regenerative

Regenerative Digitalization Smart Buildings Smart Grid

Re(Introducing) the Cisco Foundation Regenerative Future Fund: Redefining Impact in Climate Investing

3BL Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

As climate challenges accelerate and natural disasters intensify, the $50m climate investments program has refined its approach to impact investing by focusing on transformative, venture-backed technologies and solutions. Why the Regenerative Future Fund?

Regenerative

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The Cisco Foundation: Investing in Africa’s Clean Energy Transition

3BL Media

JANUARY 16, 2024

Our conviction in Africa’s vast potential is part of what fuels the climate investment strategy of the Cisco Foundation. Among our vision, we see the transition to clean energy not just as a necessity, but as a catalyst for inclusive growth and digital innovation. per day, as defined by the World Bank.

Digitalization

Digitalization Banking Smart Energy Regenerative

Creating a sustainable future in healthcare

Cisco CSR

MARCH 29, 2022

The time is now for us to invest in sustainable practices in healthcare and beyond. . Cisco is committed to ensuring a sustainable and regenerative planet with ongoing initiatives and solutions aimed at reducing emissions and addressing climate change.? . Creating a sustainable and regenerative planet is no small task.

Climate Change

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Cisco's Sustainability 101: What Is a Resilient Ecosystem?

3BL Media

JUNE 11, 2024

We believe it is critical to help humans and nature navigate a changing climate by investing in regenerative technologies, workforces, and nature itself. The Cisco Foundation’s social investment strategy is closely aligned to this priority, particularly through its 10-year, $100 million climate impact initiative.

Regenerative

Regenerative Climate Change Development Impact Investing

A Realist’s Guide to Investing for Good

Stanford Social Innovation

OCTOBER 5, 2023

But if you are not willing to concede any returns from your “impact” investments, your options are limited. We interviewed more than two dozen professionals with expertise in asset management, impact investment, asset allocation, and measurement. Another good option is Calvert Impact Capital’s Community Investment Notes.

Green Bonds

Green Bonds Decarbonize Negative Screening Banking

The ESG Interview: Profits that Don’t Cost the Earth

Chris Hall

APRIL 22, 2022

Generating returns from regenerative agriculture is positive for the planet but entails a different risk profile for investors, says Paul McMahon, Managing Partner at SLM Partners. Climate change impacts are “stressing agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and aquaculture, increasingly hindering efforts to meet human needs”.

Climate Change

Climate Change Net Zero Regenerative Digitalization

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

James Militzer

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

To position themselves for success in the future, these companies are increasingly working to develop more regenerative, circular business models that embed sustainability into the core of their operations. Developing the Next Generation of Leaders.

Corporate Social Responsibility

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Where the ‘New Formal’ is the New Normal: Lessons on Innovation from India’s Artisan Economy

James Militzer

JANUARY 11, 2022

Social Protections: The participation gap in informal cultures is reduced via labour rights, financial access, digital inclusion, etc. These only reinforce impossible expectations of growth — not self-sustainability — allowing little room for nuanced and ground-up explorations of regenerative business models.

Supply Chain

Supply Chain Supply Chains Banking Development

Cisco: Financing Regenerative Agriculture: A Pathway to Healthier Soil, Cleaner Water, and Climate Resilience

3BL Media

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Meet four Cisco Foundation partners working to support farmers’ transition to regenerative practices to improve resiliency and mitigate the climate crisis. Regenerative agriculture practices like cover cropping , no-till farming , and crop rotation help restore organic matter in soil, increasing its ability to retain water and nutrients.

Regenerative

Regenerative Climate Change Impact Investing Digitalization

The 2020 GreenBiz 30 Under 30

GreenBiz

JUNE 22, 2020

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. It’s a really exciting time to be in this space," Price says. Elsa Wenzel.

Waste

Waste Climate Change Supply Chain Supply Chains

A Missed Opportunity for Climate Tech Startups: The Need for Effective Early-Stage Marketing

James Militzer

JANUARY 22, 2025

The climate tech ecosystem is witnessing an unprecedented wave of innovation, with breakthroughs in renewable energy, regenerative agriculture, carbon capture and more. Unfortunately, climate tech startups often lack robust digital marketing strategies to connect with these types of potential clients.

Regenerative

Regenerative Supply Chain Supply Chains Impact Investing

Celebrating Women’s Inclusion in the Climate Innovation Space

3BL Media

MARCH 11, 2024

International Women’s Day (IWD) gives us time to reflect on the achievements women have made before us, the unique challenges women may face today as they continue to break barriers, and what the future may look like for women as we move into a digital and low-carbon economy. The theme for IWD this year is “inspire inclusion.”

Supply Chain

Supply Chain Supply Chains Regenerative Digitalization

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