Impact Alpha

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The post Collaborative Fund raises $200 million fund for materials, ingredients, energy and supply chains. ImpactAlpha, Dec. 21 – Designer Stella McCartney is anchoring the Collab SOS fund and is also a customer to many of the fund’s. appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Impact Alpha

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The post The Brief: Crowding in capital for impact, gender lens in Australia, New Voices, solar exit for SJF, sustainable supply chains, agri-commerce in India appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ‘Tis the season for our look-aheads to 2022 and, thanks to subscribers like you, we are able to make.

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Stanford Social Innovation

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

And despite the hype about impact investing, few funds exist to support entrepreneurs at the proof-of-concept or seed stage. In 2020, only 2 percent of all investable assets went to impact companies. Grant funding is nearly nonexistent.

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Impact Alpha

MAY 15, 2024

The fight against climate change relies on global supply chains. Clean energy technologies are exceptionally materials-intensive, the supply of which relies on the. The post As trade wars heat up, climate investors look to back homegrown ‘Challenger technologies’ appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Companies depend upon functioning natural ecosystems, which play a crucial role in sustaining operations and supply chains. The initiative— Nature Action 100 — aims to mobilize investors to drive urgent action on the nature-related risks and dependencies in the companies they own.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

And early work on issues of diversity, human rights, climate, and the environment – both in direct operations and throughout global supply chains – were essential stepping stones for future work. Building on that past, let’s look at some encouraging signs that promise a bright future for the industry’s ESG work.

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3BL Media

APRIL 25, 2024

INVESTING WITH IMPACT In 2023, Northwestern Mutual added $75 million to our Impact Investment Fund, bringing the total to $175 million. This promotes fairness and equity while enriching our supply chain with fresh perspectives, innovation and expertise.

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Impact Alpha

MAY 8, 2024

The Agtech startup iProcure launched a decade ago to untangle supply-chain logistics for Africa’s hundreds of millions of smallholder farmers. Now the company. The post Kenya’s iProcure, used by a million farmers, is the latest African funding crunch casualty appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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ESG Today

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

This week in ESG news: EU adopts new law against greenwashing; Walmart reaches 1 billion ton supply chain emissions reduction milestone; S&P forecasts $1 trillion sustainable bond market in 2024; Airbus, TotalEnergies launch sustainable aviation fuel partnership; Verizon invests $1 billion in renewable energy; EU lawmakers agree to certification (..)

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ESG Today

AUGUST 20, 2023

Million in bp-led Funding Round Exec Moves KKR Launches New Leadership Team for Global Climate Strategy Nuveen Appoints Ted Maa Managing Director of Private Equity Impact Investing Solar Inverter Market Oxy Acquires DAC Carbon Removal Provider Carbon Engineering for $1.1

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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. This will create a digital environment which would enable data-exchange mechanisms and transparency throughout our supply chains to address political and environmental challenges.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 11, 2024

Achieving this milestone includes providing documentation of the company's carbon accounting, aligning to new standards, continuing to transform its business operations and supply chains, and transparently reporting progress. About Mondelēz International Mondelēz International, Inc.

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ESG Today

JANUARY 14, 2024

Billion Circularity Tech Startup Resynergi Raises $6.4 Billion Circularity Tech Startup Resynergi Raises $6.4

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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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3BL Media

APRIL 14, 2022

However, the onus is now firmly on government, policy and corporate stakeholders to translate ambition into impact. Supply chain finance plays a key role in unlocking investments towards decarbonization tech and making climate action more accessible to small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

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Corporate Knights

MARCH 8, 2022

And gender lens investing (impact investing that prioritizes companies with higher gender-equality metrics) has grown from a US$645-million to US$6-billion sector in the last five years. A gender-equal workforce is not just fairer, from boardroom to supply chain it’s more robust and better for all stakeholders.” .

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Chris Hall

OCTOBER 5, 2022

In mid-September, ESG Investor and Artemis Investment Management gathered asset owners and other experts to consider the current and future state of impact investments. Appetite for impact was strong, guided by emerging frameworks, but the forces of inertia were present too, both internal and external. Setting objectives.

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ESG Today

MARCH 9, 2023

TPG Rise Climate not only has deep experience across the clean energy supply chain, but this capital will also help us leapfrog some of our consumer product lines where we feel the market competition isn’t serving the consumer as optimally as they deserve.”

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3BL Media

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Another way companies reduce operational costs is through investing in a sustainable supply chain. This can lead to more stable and resilient supplier relationships, reducing the risks and costs associated with supply chain disruptions. These improvements can significantly reduce operational costs over time.

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Chris Hall

APRIL 1, 2022

The UK impact investment market reached an estimated £58 billion in 2020 according to research published last month, which while representing a significant increase in total market share still amounts to less than 1% of the available assets under management. A survey conducted by the Impact Investing Institute reveals growing interest.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 13, 2022

In our judgment, Russia’s unprovoked attack on sovereign neighbors in Ukraine and its fallout this year reinforces some of these needs, as do supply chain and worker shortages plaguing many industries. The Russian assault has amplified a number of investment trends we have been following closely.

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James Militzer

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

These businesses have struggled with pandemic-driven logistics and supply chain issues, large fluctuations in supply and demand, and policy shifts — for example, export bans on certain crops — that have upended their business models. Developing Adaptable Supply Chains. and Europe. Building domestic sales channels.

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3BL Media

MARCH 1, 2022

Human rights are another big focus for the firm, which will focus on engaging with corporates to protect human rights and enhance supply chain management practices. She delivered a series of 5 podcasts to brainstorm solutions around how we could advance ESG & Impact within our own firms, and the wider communities around us.

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ESG Today

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Planet A has invested in 14 green-tech startups to date, with portfolio companies including supply chain decarbonization tech provider Makersite, and carbon mineralization technology company 44.01. Fridtjof Detzner, Founding Partner at Planet A, said: “Green-tech and impact investing is no longer a niche in venture capital.

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ESG Today

AUGUST 2, 2023

Demand for low carbon steel is expected to increase significantly, over the next several years, as manufacturers globally aim to decarbonize their supply chains.

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B the Change

APRIL 16, 2023

How to uphold human rights in the supply chain. Supply chain operations can be distant and full of social and environmental problems. As companies take more responsibility for their supply chains, they want to know how to address modern slavery and advance living wages. Social Justice 8.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Tweet me: Aligning Faith with Finances: A Personal Journey -- by Rob Carney of Eventide -- [link] || #ESG #impinv #investing #faith #values #morals.

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Chris Hall

APRIL 26, 2022

Further, survey results suggested firms displaying an understanding of diversity issues and supply chain complexity were typically more inclusive and better able to improve conditions along supply chains, but the report warned that firms overall lacked the data to address inequality.

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Chris Hall

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Neither the world’s financial firepower nor the impact of climate change is spread evenly, which means funding the transition to net zero is much harder and more urgent for emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) compared to developed ones. . If asset owners can feel confident that their capital will make a difference. .

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GreenBiz

MAY 10, 2021

Utilizing private funds that are funneled toward bridging the gap between social impact and environmental goals is key and has been demonstrated to be profitable for companies. The current green bonds used to offset GHG emissions can be expanded to identify a roadmap that supports individuals within a corporation’s community or supply chain.

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Chris Hall

MAY 6, 2022

Daniela Barone Soares, CEO of Snowball Impact Management, says positive social and environmental outcomes must stand alongside financial performance. Through impact investing, asset owners “hold real power to spawn positive change… and can mitigate the very issues that threaten the long-term value of their assets”.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Pacifists may choose not to invest in companies that manufacture weapons. Environmentalists may choose to invest in companies that produce durable products from natural materials. Terms like sustainable investing, impact investing, and ethical investing were used to describe this activity.

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3BL Media

JULY 26, 2022

Topics covered include forests and agriculture, innovation, human rights, supply chain strategy, plastic pollution, and more. Focus: Daily, actionable news about impact investing and sustainable finance. Overview: This daily newsletter delivers the latest on social and environmental impact investing.

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3BL Media

JULY 19, 2023

1 Represents responsible investments managed by MIM at estimated fair value as of December 31, 2022. 2 For definitions of responsible investments, impact investments and green investments, please see pages 96 and 97 of the Sustainability Report PDF. 3 Annual investments in 2022.

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James Militzer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Working with local and international businesses and investors, CATALYZE explores commercially-viable opportunities and approaches to creating jobs, developing sustainable social services, tightening and rationalizing supply chains, advancing inclusive growth, and protecting natural resources – including the Amazon.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Carlyle Invests $350 Million in Distributed Solar & Storage Platform Aspen Power. Supply Chain Visibility Platform project44 Raises $80 Million to Build Scope 3 Measurement System. L Catterton Appoints Tehmina Haider and Michael O’Leary to Lead New Impact Investing Strategy. Exec Moves. Trillion.

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Chris Hall

MARCH 15, 2024

Resolutions address a number of specific risks including climate change , plastic pollution, and the vulnerabilities of agricultural supply chains. The preview flagged that US shareholders are using proposals for the first time to raise concerns over the impact of biodiversity loss on their portfolios.

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