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Next Billion raises capital to invest in digital infrastructure and services in Latin America, Asia and Africa

Impact Alpha

APRIL 24, 2024

The investment firm Next Billion Capital Partners funds tech ventures supporting access to basic services in emerging markets. The post Next Billion raises capital to invest in digital infrastructure and services in Latin America, Asia and Africa appeared first on ImpactAlpha. It reached a first close.

Digitalization

Pizza Hut Puts Good on Its Menu With Investments in Sustainably Sourced Cheese With Dairy Farmers of America

3BL Media

APRIL 22, 2024

To invest in making its cheese more sustainable, the brand partnered with Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a farmer-owned cooperative owned by more than 10,000 farm families, to provide select farmers in the U.S. with technology and data to help reduce on-farm greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. That equates to over 2.35 As work in the U.S.

Supply Chains

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Clean Energy Companies are Investing in America

American Clean Power

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Federal incentives enacted into law this year represent a monumental investment in the nation’s energy transition – an investment that will deliver clean energy, jobs, domestic manufacturing, and economic growth. by 2030 and catalyze billions to be invested in new domestic manufacturing plants. billion in consumer savings   .

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In Latin America, bigger impact funds and investments defy venture capital slowdown

Impact Alpha

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

ImpactAlpha, February 27 — Impact investment in Latin America has remained strong even as overall venture capital activity is slowing down after a. The post In Latin America, bigger impact funds and investments defy venture capital slowdown appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

Impact Investing

Goldman Sachs, Bank of America Invest in Environmental Markets Platform Xpansiv

ESG Today

JANUARY 12, 2023

New strategic investors participating in the financing included Bank of America and Goldman Sachs. Jim DeMare, President of Global Markets at Bank of America, said: “Sustainability is part of discussions in boardrooms and with investors. Bank of America supports innovation in these evolving markets.”.

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PepsiCo Beverages North America Invests $35 Million to Help Close Gap in Recycling Access Through Investment in Closed Loop Local Recycling Fund

3BL Media

JANUARY 24, 2022

January 24, 2022 /3BL Media/ - PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) announced a $35 million investment with Closed Loop Partners that will create the "Closed Loop Local Recycling Fund," an innovative circular economy initiative to advance new small-scale, modular recycling systems in communities across the U.S.

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Supply Chains Supply Chain Waste Chief Sustainability Officer

U.S. Department of Energy - Biden-Harris Administration Invests More Than $13 Million to Enhance Continued Deployment of HydropowerPresident Biden's Investing in America Agenda Is Supporting Seven Projects That Will Advance the Nation's Original Renewable Energy System

Global Renewable News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In support of President Biden's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today more than $13 million for seven research and development proje.

Development

U.S. Department of Energy - Biden-Harris Administration Announces $45 Million for Energy Efficiency Building Upgrades for NonprofitsPresident Biden's Investing in America Agenda Provides Funding to Lower Utility Costs and Amplify Nonprofits' Overall Impact

Global Renewable News

OCTOBER 25, 2023

As part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda, a key component of Bidenomics, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced selectees for the Renew America's Nonprofits grant,

Climate Change

Deploying Gender Lens Investing to Create Inclusive Economic Opportunities in Latin America

James Militzer

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Gender lens investing – an investment strategy that uses capital to generate a financial return and advance gender equality – has the potential to drive inclusive economic opportunities for women, their families and communities in Latin America. For maximum impact, investors must create a formal gender lens investment strategy.

Impact Investing

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Investing in ‘meaningful connectivity’ to a better internet in Africa, Asia and Latin America

Impact Alpha

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The post Investing in ‘meaningful connectivity’ to a better internet in Africa, Asia and Latin America appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Heads of state from around the world gathered at the UN Headquarters in New York last week to review the implementation of the.

Clean Energy Investing in America

Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 13, 2023

… Continue reading Clean Energy Investing in America Since federal clean energy incentives were passed last year, signs of rapid growth for maturing American clean energy industries are emerging. wind manufacturing plants that closed in recent years are bringing back workers.

Manufacturing

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EPA announces $24 million in pollution prevention grants under President’s Investing in America agenda

Environmental News Bits

MARCH 19, 2024

Today, March 18, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the availability of nearly $24 million in grants to support states, U.S. territories, and Tribes in providing technical assistance to businesses to develop and adopt pollution prevention practices.

EPA

EPA Development

Investing in The Reconstruction to bridge the racial wealth gap and rebuild America

Impact Alpha

DECEMBER 9, 2021

The post Investing in The Reconstruction to bridge the racial wealth gap and rebuild America appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha, Dec. 9 – These times “require moral policies aimed at fully addressing the interlocking injustices of systemic racism, poverty, the denial of health.

Where to invest to support an inclusive business recovery in Latin America

Impact Alpha

JANUARY 11, 2021

Small and growing businesses are significant actors in economic production, employment, and growth in Latin America and the Caribbean. According to the OECD, The post Where to invest to support an inclusive business recovery in Latin America appeared first on Impact Alpha.

The Brief: Investing in the creative economy, overheard at Mission Investors Exchange, small-business loans in Colorado, reducing plastic waste in Latin America

Impact Alpha

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Featured: Overheard at Mission Investors Exchange Upstart Co-Lab’s pipeline of creative economy deals is now an investable impact strategy. The post The Brief: Investing in the creative economy, overheard at Mission Investors Exchange, small-business loans in Colorado, reducing plastic waste in Latin America appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

Waste

U.S. Department of Energy - Biden-Harris Administration Announces $45 Million to Boost Domestic Solar ManufacturingFunding from President Biden's Investing in America Agenda Will Support Silicon Component Manufacturing and Develop Innovative "Dual Use" Solar Technologies

Global Renewable News

JULY 6, 2023

As part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today (July 6) announced $45 million to support manufacturing of solar components that will contribute.

Manufacturing

Manufacturing Development

U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Facts: Impact of the Investing in America Agenda on Washington

Global Renewable News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm visits Washington On February 22-23, U.S. Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm will travel to Moses Lake, Washington to highlight h.

Climate Change

Overheard at the Public Finance Conference: Investment opportunities in Emerging Market America

Impact Alpha

JANUARY 17, 2023

The post Overheard at the Public Finance Conference: Investment opportunities in Emerging Market America appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha, Jan. 17 – A computer glitch that snarled air traffic last week presented a fitting backdrop as government and finance leaders gathered.

Impact Investing

Investing to integrate the growing wave of displaced people in Latin America

Impact Alpha

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

20 – Migration and displacement are unfortunate growth sectors in Latin America. The post Investing to integrate the growing wave of displaced people in Latin America appeared first on ImpactAlpha. The post Investing to integrate the growing wave of displaced people in Latin America appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

Impact Investing

SunPower Corp. - SunPower Invests in America's Clean Energy Transition with Three New Grants

Global Renewable News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

SunPower (NASDAQ:SPWR), a leading residential solar technology and energy services provider, today (Sept 6) announced three new grant programs to ensure solar benefits all Americans. These grants are.

How the IRA’s investments are advancing ag

GreenBiz

JULY 19, 2023

Sponsored: EDF’s Victoria Mills interviews Chris Adamo of Danone North America to discuss the IRA's unprecedented investment in agriculture.

From India to Latin America, Elevar Equity invests in better livelihoods and products for low-income customers

Impact Alpha

MARCH 14, 2023

The post From India to Latin America, Elevar Equity invests in better livelihoods and products for low-income customers appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha, March 14 – In a volatile global economy, Elevar Equity has found a safe, or at least safer, harbor: low-income customers.

Global Economy

Amplifica Capital raises $11 million to invest in women tech founders in Latin America

Impact Alpha

JANUARY 17, 2023

The post Amplifica Capital raises $11 million to invest in women tech founders in Latin America appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha, January 17 — Mexico City-based Amplifica Capital has raised $11 million for its first venture capital fund. The fund will make early-stage.

“Weaving systems” for impact investing in Central America and the Caribbean

Impact Alpha

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

12 – Agents of Impact from around Central America and the world arrive in Antigua, Guatemala this week for the fifth Foro Latinoamericano de Inversión de Impacto Centroamérica y El Caribe. ImpactAlpha, Nov.

Impact Investing

The Brief: Closing capital gaps in Latin America, expanding Fig Tech’s lending capacity, workforce investing, forming a fund with impact integrity

Impact Alpha

AUGUST 18, 2020

Entrepreneurs in Latin America are weathering the pandemic to create sales channels for small farmers, online education for students, and clean, accessible energy for rural households. Featured: ImpactAlpha Original Catalytic capital helps Acumen’s ALIVE bridge the financing gap for social ventures in Peru and Colombia.

U.S. Department of Agriculture - Biden-Harris Administration Announces Awards to Increase Access to Clean, Affordable Domestic Biofuels as Part of President Biden's Investing in America Agenda

Global Renewable News

JANUARY 11, 2024

$19 Million in Funding from President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act Will Provide More Cost-Effective Options for American ConsumersU.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsa.

Innovative Financing for Amazon Region Preservation and Restoration

3BL Media

APRIL 25, 2024

This is the third blog in our three-part series about Cisco Foundation partner organizations working in the Amazon and South America region. Through business acceleration and direct investment (grants, recoverable grants, and loans), NESsT serves as a catalyst to address areas often overlooked by other investors and donors.

Regenerative

Regenerative Paris Agreement Climate Change Development

EDF Energy Renewables - EDF Renewables North America Expands Partnership with Enbridge Enbridge makes investment in the Fox Squirrel Solar Project

Global Renewable News

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

EDF Renewables North America and Enbridge Inc. TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB) have announced an agreement that will see Enbridge become a 50 percent partner in the Fox Squirrel Solar Project. The project, loc.

Voith - Made in America: Voith Hydro's Continued Commitment to Domestic ManufacturingVoith Hydro makes nearly $20 million investment in its York, Pa. facility

Global Renewable News

OCTOBER 3, 2023

hydropower, Voith Hydro has made several recent investments in its flagship North American manufacturing facility in York, Pa. In a vote of confidence for the future of U.S. This new, state-of-the-art.

Manufacturing

DP World Posorja Welcomes First Maersk Service Route, Boosting Ecuador’s Maritime Connectivity

3BL Media

JANUARY 4, 2024

This development positions the terminal at the Port of Posorja, Ecuador, as a key enabler for maritime trade across Latin America, Asia and Europe. The Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2022 ranked DP World Posorja as the second most-efficient port in the region of Central America, South America, and the Caribbean, and 19 th globally.

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International Finance Corporation - IFC's First Investment in E-buses Globally to Support Largest E-mobility Urban Public Transport Fleet in Latin America and the Caribbean

Global Renewable News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

A new model of private sector participation will help boost the resilience of mass transport systems in Chile, with IFC, member of the World Bank Group in its first electric buses (e-buses) project gl.

Banking

U.S. Department of Energy - Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $46 Million to Enhance EC Charging Reliability and Workforce Development

Global Renewable News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Funding From President Biden's Investing in America Agenda Supports 30 Projects to Expand Access to Convenient Electric Vehicle Charging and Create Good-Paying JobsThe Biden-Harris Administrat.

Development

Why rural America is key to climate change policy

GreenBiz

AUGUST 11, 2021

Investment in rural America will fuel the new climate economy

Climate Change

Shifting Priorities: How Sustainability and Decarbonization are Driving Modern Supply Chains

3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Their companies are also adopting energy-efficient practices and investments, such as employing fuel-efficient driving practices (38%), using more energy-efficient transportation methods (38%) and reducing energy use in warehouses (35%). Suppliers, of course, play a central role in any organization’s decarbonization efforts.

Supply Chains

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DP World Endorses Green Shipping Corridor in Push for Sustainable Maritime Trade

3BL Media

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The new corridor will feature the shortest route between North America and Asia, and will leverage new innovations in ship technology, such as state-of-the-art sprinter ships; the adoption of low- and zero-emission fuels such as hydrogen; and the use of renewable energy, shore power, and other low-carbon technologies in port operations.

Shipping

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Natural capital investment faces major hurdles in the Americas

Environmental Finance

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Natural capital investment across the Americas faces several barriers including a lack of standardised rules, potential greenwashing, and the long-term horizon that is required, according to sector experts.

Greenwashing

CNH Among the 10 Largest Patent Applicants in Brazil

3BL Media

MARCH 1, 2024

This marks CNH as a leader in patent investments – committed to sustainability, innovation, and productivity. This marks CNH as a leader in patent investments – committed to sustainability, innovation, and productivity. Once again, CNH has been recognized as among the 10 largest applicants in Brazil of invention patents in 2023.

DP World Appoints Carla Montenegro As Vice President of Freight Forwarding for the Americas

3BL Media

JANUARY 15, 2024

January 15, 2024 /3BL/ - DP World , a leading provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, announces the appointment of Carla Montenegro as Vice President of Freight Forwarding - Commercial for the Americas region. CHARLOTTE, N.C., Montenegro joins DP World from C.H.

Supply Chains

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How to kick-start a clean energy renaissance in rural America

Corporate Knights

AUGUST 22, 2022

Rural America has long been neglected by policy-makers when it comes to green policies, says Moore, as they have been more focused on cities, where most pollution comes from. But Moore sees the potential role that rural America can play in the energy transition and its interdependencies with the transition happening in urban communities. “You

Smart Energy

Smart Energy Climate Change

Truist Announces $120 Million Commitment to Strengthening Small Businesses

3BL Media

JUNE 28, 2022

In addition, $85 million in investments support debt and equity. Bill Rogers, Truist chairman and CEO, and Lynette Bell, president of Truist Foundation, were joined by Alethia Mendez, division president for Elevating Black Women Entrepreneurs at Grameen America. Grameen America – $5.5 DESCRIPTION: CHARLOTTE, N.C.,

Banking

Banking Development

U.S. Department of Energy - Biden- Harris Administration Invests $60 Million to Expand Clean, Renewable Geothermal Energy

Global Renewable News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

President Biden's Investing in America Agenda Will Fund Three Projects to Scale Enhanced Geothermal Systems, Which Have Potential to Deliver Renewable Geothermal Energy to Po.

U.S. Department of Energy - Biden-Harris Administration Announces $3.5 Billion to Strengthen Domestic Battery Manufacturing

Global Renewable News

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Funding from President Biden's Investing in America Agenda Continues to Expand Domestic Battery Manufacturing and Processing, Strengthen America's Critical Supply Chains, Create Good-Paying.

Manufacturing

Manufacturing Supply Chains Supply Chain

DP World Prince Rupert Boosts Efficiency, Reliability in the Global Supply Chain

3BL Media

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Located on the west coast of British Columbia, the DP World Prince Rupert Terminal is serviced by all three Alliances, enabling marine reach throughout Asia, and positioning the port as a key gateway for trade across North America. and Canada. and Canada. Alliance – ensures seamless connectivity and international trade operations.

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Decarbonizing Port Operations for the Modern Era

3BL Media

DECEMBER 21, 2023

With shipping contributing nearly 3% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and maritime trade volumes expected to triple by 2050, the industry is at a tipping point, writes Morten Johansen, COO for DP World Americas in a recent article published in Forbes. Commitment to renewable energy. Pioneering alternative solutions, such as hydrogen.

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Next Billion raises capital to invest in digital infrastructure and services in Latin America, Asia and Africa

Pizza Hut Puts Good on Its Menu With Investments in Sustainably Sourced Cheese With Dairy Farmers of America

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In Latin America, bigger impact funds and investments defy venture capital slowdown

Goldman Sachs, Bank of America Invest in Environmental Markets Platform Xpansiv

PepsiCo Beverages North America Invests $35 Million to Help Close Gap in Recycling Access Through Investment in Closed Loop Local Recycling Fund

U.S. Department of Energy - Biden-Harris Administration Invests More Than $13 Million to Enhance Continued Deployment of HydropowerPresident Biden's Investing in America Agenda Is Supporting Seven Projects That Will Advance the Nation's Original Renewable Energy System

U.S. Department of Energy - Biden-Harris Administration Announces $45 Million for Energy Efficiency Building Upgrades for NonprofitsPresident Biden's Investing in America Agenda Provides Funding to Lower Utility Costs and Amplify Nonprofits' Overall Impact

Deploying Gender Lens Investing to Create Inclusive Economic Opportunities in Latin America

Investing in ‘meaningful connectivity’ to a better internet in Africa, Asia and Latin America

Clean Energy Investing in America

EPA announces $24 million in pollution prevention grants under President’s Investing in America agenda

Investing in The Reconstruction to bridge the racial wealth gap and rebuild America

Where to invest to support an inclusive business recovery in Latin America

The Brief: Investing in the creative economy, overheard at Mission Investors Exchange, small-business loans in Colorado, reducing plastic waste in Latin America

U.S. Department of Energy - Biden-Harris Administration Announces $45 Million to Boost Domestic Solar ManufacturingFunding from President Biden's Investing in America Agenda Will Support Silicon Component Manufacturing and Develop Innovative "Dual Use" Solar Technologies

U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Facts: Impact of the Investing in America Agenda on Washington

Overheard at the Public Finance Conference: Investment opportunities in Emerging Market America

Investing to integrate the growing wave of displaced people in Latin America

SunPower Corp. - SunPower Invests in America's Clean Energy Transition with Three New Grants

How the IRA’s investments are advancing ag

From India to Latin America, Elevar Equity invests in better livelihoods and products for low-income customers

Amplifica Capital raises $11 million to invest in women tech founders in Latin America

“Weaving systems” for impact investing in Central America and the Caribbean

The Brief: Closing capital gaps in Latin America, expanding Fig Tech’s lending capacity, workforce investing, forming a fund with impact integrity

U.S. Department of Agriculture - Biden-Harris Administration Announces Awards to Increase Access to Clean, Affordable Domestic Biofuels as Part of President Biden's Investing in America Agenda

Innovative Financing for Amazon Region Preservation and Restoration

EDF Energy Renewables - EDF Renewables North America Expands Partnership with Enbridge Enbridge makes investment in the Fox Squirrel Solar Project

Voith - Made in America: Voith Hydro's Continued Commitment to Domestic ManufacturingVoith Hydro makes nearly $20 million investment in its York, Pa. facility

DP World Posorja Welcomes First Maersk Service Route, Boosting Ecuador’s Maritime Connectivity

International Finance Corporation - IFC's First Investment in E-buses Globally to Support Largest E-mobility Urban Public Transport Fleet in Latin America and the Caribbean

U.S. Department of Energy - Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $46 Million to Enhance EC Charging Reliability and Workforce Development

Why rural America is key to climate change policy

Shifting Priorities: How Sustainability and Decarbonization are Driving Modern Supply Chains

DP World Endorses Green Shipping Corridor in Push for Sustainable Maritime Trade

Natural capital investment faces major hurdles in the Americas

CNH Among the 10 Largest Patent Applicants in Brazil

DP World Appoints Carla Montenegro As Vice President of Freight Forwarding for the Americas

How to kick-start a clean energy renaissance in rural America

Truist Announces $120 Million Commitment to Strengthening Small Businesses

U.S. Department of Energy - Biden- Harris Administration Invests $60 Million to Expand Clean, Renewable Geothermal Energy

U.S. Department of Energy - Biden-Harris Administration Announces $3.5 Billion to Strengthen Domestic Battery Manufacturing

DP World Prince Rupert Boosts Efficiency, Reliability in the Global Supply Chain

Decarbonizing Port Operations for the Modern Era

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