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The Social Impact Investment Mirage

Stanford Social Innovation

We envisioned the company to be more than just a tech startup—our ambitions were to help repair our failing humanitarian aid system, which is slipping further and further behind in its ability to provide resources to communities with every additional crisis. Mentors usually gave us the same advice: Go after gender lens investors.

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Do – and Should – Asset Managers Care About the ‘S’ in ESG? – Part 1

Chris Hall

When it comes to sustainable investing, we might relate to the environmental aspects of ESG at a macro-ecosystem level, or the governance aspects in terms of organisational systems. The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 11 and 12 concern social issues, whether directly (e.g.,

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The 2021 GreenBiz 30 Under 30

GreenBiz

Still others are driving sustainability at nonprofit organizations and consultancies. All combined, this year’s cohort reports to offices in 12 nations across six continents, including Brazil, Canada, China, India, Lithuania, New Zealand and Rwanda. Regional Director and Tribal Liaison, Vote Solar; Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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