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A Systems Change Framework to Impact Investing

Stanford Social Innovation

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. Investors should first assess whether the investee demonstrates a clear commitment to drive systemic impact.

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Mondelēz invests in compostable packaging, regenerative agriculture

Environmental News Bits

Oreo maker Mondelēz International announced investments in companies working on scaling compostable packaging and regenerative agriculture through its sustainability-focused venture arm. The companies receiving investment include … Continue reading Mondelēz invests in compostable packaging, regenerative agriculture

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Funding African Solutions to the Climate Crisis: Why Local Venture Capital Innovation Holds the Key to Climate Resilience

James Militzer

The company is currently transforming the lives of 30,000 farmers through its climate-resilient agriculture programs including a groundbreaking partnership with Rabobank through which its implementing an ambitious plan to plant 3 million trees for carbon capture, while training farmers in regenerative agriculture practices.

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Summits can Unblock Ocean Finance Flows

Chris Hall

360° view of the pipeline Investors are increasingly recognising the financial materiality of sustainable and regenerative oceans. Investing between US$2 trillion and US$3.7 trillion across ocean solutions could generate between US$10.3 trillion and US$26.5

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Mondelēz International Expands Sustainable Futures Portfolio Aiming To Accelerate Scalable Climate and Community Initiatives

3BL Media

New investments span regenerative agriculture, inclusive financing, and circular packaging ambitions through innovative technology. Investments reflect the company’s three-pronged approach across direct investments, fund investments, and technical assistance to help support bold initiatives.

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Summits can Unblock Ocean Finance Flows

Chris Hall

The Blue Economy and Finance Forum and UN Ocean Conference in June will provide an opportunity to channel private investment. Governments gathering for critical ocean -focused negotiations this summer must prioritise unlocking private financial flows into a sustainable and regenerative blue economy, according to ocean finance experts.

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From the Past to the Future

Stanford Social Innovation

Many of our member foundations seek to supplement grants with impact investments from their endowments and thereby incentivize additional private and public investments. Our mouths are crying out for healthy foods and just and durable climate solutions.