3BL Media

APRIL 12, 2024

The early days of responsible investing were mainly characterized by avoidance of so-called sin stocks, such as tobacco. Since then, responsible investing has evolved into a much more sophisticated and robust understanding of the environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues affecting investment risks and opportunities.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 2, 2024

Shopify’s head of sustainability, Stacy Kauk, shares secrets from four years of investing in early-stage carbon removal.

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3BL Media

APRIL 11, 2024

April 11, 2024 /3BL/ -- 3M (NYSE: MMM) has invested in EVOLOH, a cleantech company that's working to scale up manufacturing of its electrolyzers to make green hydrogen affordable and efficient. The investment is part of 3M's ongoing commitment to materials science-based climate tech solutions. Originally published on 3M News Center ST.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Investors are chasing biodiversity and nature funds, but the outcomes of those investments remain unclear.

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3BL Media

MARCH 28, 2024

What trends should we be monitoring to help identify sustainable investment opportunities in 2024? BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management firm, is tracking five “mega forces” that they define as “big, structural changes that affect investing now, and far in the future.”

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3BL Media

APRIL 10, 2024

Though the role of the public sector remains paramount in addressing the crisis, private impact investment has recently also emerged as a powerful tool. Investing in Household Water and Sanitation Solutions Impact investing focuses on generating positive social and environmental impact while seeking financial returns.

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Renew Economy

MARCH 27, 2024

The post Capacity Investment Scheme needs to set high bar for communities hosting renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy. Without exception, the CIS should encourage projects that do good community engagement, with good environmental plans and good local content outcomes.

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3BL Media

APRIL 15, 2024

retain investment firms, both privately-owned and publicly-traded, to assist in managing investments across various asset classes. CalPERS, which is the subject of our Top Story, is an important player in sustainable investment, setting an example through its leadership in both investing and operations.

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3BL Media

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

by Kate Walsh, Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) For the last four years, the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) has engaged with faith-based organizations to increase their capacity to pursue impact through their investment strategies and align their financial choices with their organizational mission.

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Renew Economy

JANUARY 31, 2024

Global investment in clean energy and the larger low-carbon energy transition hit a new record in 2023, reaching $US1.77 The post Global clean energy investment hit $US1.77 trillion, up 17%, with China continuing to lead the way. trillion in 2023, up 17% appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

APRIL 18, 2024

That’s why we’ve put together these tips to help you gather the information you need to make a wise investment. Tips For Making Wise EHS Technology Investments Ensuring you are investing in the right-fit technology for your company is crucial for ensuring the investment pays off.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Victoria's state-owned SEC announces first investment with an equity stake and an offtake deal in what will be one of the biggest battery projects in the world. The post SEC makes first investment in “one of world’s biggest” batteries in Melbourne appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Corporate Knights

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Sustainable investing assets in the United States have plunged by more than half to US$8.4 trillion at the end of 2019, according to a new report from the US Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment (US SIF). Sustainable investing assets skyrocket post 2014. trillion at the end of 2021 from US$17.1 trillion in 2014.

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Corporate Knights

MARCH 7, 2024

Alberta is at risk of losing its standing as Canada’s go-to destination for renewable energy investment, as continuing uncertainty after its seven-month project moratorium collides with other provinces’ growing embrace of technologies like solar, wind, and battery storage. Corporations have invested $6.3

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 14, 2023

by Joe Keefe, President of Impax Asset Management In 2014, in partnership with Sallie Krawcheck and Ellevate, we adopted a more systematic investment approach that we believed would better isolate the contribution that what we call the ‘gender factor’ can make to company performance.

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Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Announcing a "refined" investment strategy and new talent, Grok Ventures says it will exclusively invest in opportunities “right across the climate capital stack.” The post Cannon-Brookes taps new investment talent as Grok zeroes in on decarbonisation appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Corporate Knights

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

A major report published Monday says Canada lacks adequate rules around investing in an era of climate change. PRI found that Canada lags behind other nations when it comes to regulating how pension funds and other asset managers consider the sustainability impacts of their investments.

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Renew Economy

APRIL 11, 2024

Taxpayers will fund new major manufacturing and clean energy projects in this year's federal budget tied to a potential tightening of foreign investment rules. The post Albanese says government to bankroll green manufacturing, flags tighter foreign investment rules appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Can you each tell me a little bit about the different styles of climate-focused investing? So our approach is to invest in companies whose products and services are helping to address those climate challenges. And we're seeing massive growth and investment in those areas. David Wheeler: Active approach is key.

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Renew Economy

MARCH 30, 2023

After making its first foray into Australian renewables last month, Ingka Investments has bought three NSW solar farms – two under operation and underway. The post Ikea buys three NSW solar farms in second major Australian investment appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Corporate Knights

JULY 21, 2022

Because of the growing popularity of assets with a strong focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals – companies with corporate policies that encourage them to act responsibly – we wanted to look at what role emotions can play in determining people’s preference for sustainable investments.

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Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Home energy and electrification upstart continues buying spree with fourth and "biggest" investment in Queensland-based solar and storage outfit. The post 1komma5° makes “biggest” Australian investment in Queensland solar installer appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

APRIL 25, 2022

How Impact Investing moves capital to where it’s needed most. In my 15-year career working as a woman in impact investing and its various facets geared towards investing in women, I have learned that communities and families benefit greatly when women thrive economically. SOURCE: GreenMoney Journal.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

The post Woodside boosts investment in molten silicon energy storage hopeful appeared first on RenewEconomy. Oil and gas major tips more money into Adelaide energy storage minnow 1414 Degrees, increasing its bet on the company's molten silicon industrial heat solution.

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MARCH 24, 2023

Through this period, the top-quintile companies on sustainable investment posted median annual returns of 14% – vs just 2% a year for the MSCI ACWI. “Most investors used a diversified stock portfolio [such as the ACWI] to shelter their capital and hope for growth,” says Heaps. and Canadian equities, and specific industry averages.

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Impact Alpha

APRIL 16, 2024

In today’s Brief: Featured: Returns on Inclusion The brilliant case for impact investing in America’s HBCUs. The post The Brief: Investing in HBCUs appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Greetings Agents of Impact! Four years into.

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Impact Alpha

APRIL 24, 2024

In today’s Brief: Featured: LP / GP Family offices warm to investment opportunities in the climate transition. The post The Brief: Family offices warm to climate investments appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Greetings Agents of Impact!

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APRIL 23, 2024

The post The Brief: Impact investments in Anthropic’s AI appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Greetings Agents of Impact! In today’s Brief: Featured: Responsible AI With stakes in Anthropic, impact investors seek a seat at the AI table.

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Impact Alpha

APRIL 16, 2024

The post The brilliant case for impact investing in America’s HBCUs appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Editor’s Note: This article is part of a partnership between ImpactAlpha and Mission Investors Exchange (MIE) to present new ideas and perspectives in.

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Impact Alpha

APRIL 18, 2024

The post The Brief: Participant Media’s impact on film investing appeared first on ImpactAlpha. In today’s Brief: Featured: Creative Economy Shutdown of Participant Media challenges other investors to drive impact through film.

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Impact Alpha

MARCH 8, 2024

Everyone in the impact investing ecosystem has an impact origin story, a moment that helped point them toward business and finance as tools. The post Five women who invest for social justice appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Impact Alpha

APRIL 9, 2024

The plan for Oasis, a six-acre, The post The impact investing opportunity in Puerto Rico’s economic comeback appeared first on ImpactAlpha. In one of Puerto Rico’s poorest neighborhoods, you can find what economists might call a “green shoot.”

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ESG Today

APRIL 15, 2024

International asset manager Robeco announced today plans to launch a new range of transition investing strategies over the next few months, spanning a range of asset classes and aimed at finding alpha in companies that are making sustainable transitions across all industries, including carbon-intensive sectors.

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Impact Alpha

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The post The Week in Impact Investing: Collaboration appeared first on ImpactAlpha. TGIF, Agents of Impact! In today’s Brief: ? Winning combinations. Teamwork makes the dream work. In San Antonio and other cities, a new.

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ESG Today

APRIL 25, 2024

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) technology and production company LanzaJet today announced an investment from Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund. According to the company, the new investment would enable LanzaJet to continue building its capability and capacity to deploy its sustainable fuels process technology globally.

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Impact Alpha

MARCH 27, 2024

“We need to invest in life, rather than expensive infrastructure investments,” Anne, a founding farmer from the European Alliance for Regenerative Agriculture, pleaded from the. The post Investing in life vs. tech: Lifting up nature-based solutions for ecosystems and communities appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Impact Alpha

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The post The Week in Impact Investing: Climate+ appeared first on ImpactAlpha. TGIF, Agents of Impact! In today’s Brief: ? Climate beta. The flip side of climate risk is climate opportunity. The changing climate is.

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