A report from Better Society Capital shows how the use of outcomes contracts is spreading in the UK, and quantifies their benefits in tackling social and health problems.
The agency’s chairman Fatih Birol is pushing for increased institutional support for lagging investment in developing countries. He wants the issue to be the focus of this year’s COP29 climate talks in Azerbaijan.
In a report on progress in their talks with the banks, the collaborating investors say the just transition should be central to banks’ decarbonisation strategies.
A new initiative aims to bring access to a wider range of impact investing tools and expertise to foundations and other philanthropic organisations looking to expand their involvement in impact investing.
Family offices are increasingly alert to both the investment opportunities and risks to their businesses associated with climate change, according to a new survey.
Pension funds highlighted the importance of investing in the just transition as part of a holistic approach to risk, and talked about some of the challenges and complexities they are facing.
The fund secured investment from almost 50 investors and plans to fund 30 impact startups in areas such as climate tech, energy, biotech AI and health tech.
The investment manager highlights the need for capital investment to establish sustainable timber plantations and wood processing industries in order to meet growing demand.
The fund, supported by several European development finance institutions, will make up to 12 investments, including funding for the Indian microfinance sector.
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