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Paris Agreement goals are unachievable unless more capital is mobilised to support the transition to a more sustainable economy in developing countries. Yet, emerging markets are often overlooked by institutional investors, according to a report by Pensions for Purpose.

The investor is seeking to support emerging markets infrastructure development in the areas of renewable energy, clean mobility, health, water, and sanitation.

The Pact’s sets out to enhance multilateral cooperation in order to boost the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, and to better respond to current and future global challenges.

The new certification programme is focused on evaluating and recognising investors, companies and financial instruments that are working towards greater gender inclusion.

Shell’s societal impact director tells Impact Investor why the oil giant started a just transition-focused impact fund aimed at helping vulnerable households and small businesses navigate the energy transition.

A new report outlines the growing momentum among Dutch institutional investors in embracing impact investments. Although more asset owners are committing to a 10% target, some barriers remain.

Jinko offers personalised supportive care to people affected by cancer. The company aims to use the funds to grow its partnerships, boost its visibility among patients and healthcare professionals, and enhance its digital application.

Stephen Marquardt, CEO of Blue Earth Capital, talks about the firm’s foray into secondary transactions and why he believes impact has the potential to become a mainstream asset class.

Although progress has been made in the past ten years, financial inclusion remains challenging across the whole of the African continent.

Impact investors are making allocations to Redcliffe Labs, the Indian diagnostics service provider. The country’s diagnostics market is estimated to be worth about $15bn this year, with expected growth of 15% annually until 2030.

To mark World Rhino Day on 22 September, Impact Investor spoke to the team behind the Wildlife Conservation Bond, working to help local black rhinoceros in South African populations recover from the brink of extinction.

Danish company MATR Foods has signed a €20m loan agreement with the European Investment Bank to expand production of its clean label plant-based meat alternatives.

Finalists will be awarded a grant of €50,000, while the winner will get the chance to take part in a year-long venture development programme and receive €100,000.

UK impact investor Rob Gardner hopes to revolutionise investing in nature-based solutions with his latest fund management venture, Rebalance Earth.

The tie-up aims to address a $74bn finance gap for farmers in sub-Saharan Africa as well as provide specialist support to develop commercially viable business practices.

Social infrastructure plays a key role in the long-term asset allocation of the UK’s local government pension funds, according to a new study.

A new report from the UK’s Impact Investing Institute highlights the country’s leading position in impact investing. However, industry experts warn that addressing existing barriers is crucial for scaling up growth.

Summa Equity has invested in Nutris, a Croatian factory developing sustainable protein sources from fava beans, through the €2.3bn Summa Equity Fund III.

The impact investing market in the UK has grown over 10% per year since 2020, according to the latest research from the Impact Investing Institute. Kieron Boyle, CEO, believes investors are embracing new mindsets and investment philosophies.

The aim is to increase healthcare capacity in the Netherlands. The first investment is in Momo Medical, which has developed an app to support more efficient working in nursing homes.

Accion and Nuveen are among backers for FlexiLoans, which is helping to support millions of India’s small businesses currently excluded from the mainstream financial system.