Impact ecosystem

Adverse market conditions, concerns about greenwashing and a backlash against sustainability have led to a decline in the appeal of impact investing worldwide, according to a study by American Century Investments.

Without catalytic investors, entrepreneurs and impact fund managers would find it impossible to build the track record needed to scale their models and maximise impact, writes Social Nest Foundation’s Vásquez del Solar.

The CEO of Norway’s national advisory board for impact investing talks about academic partnerships, demystifying impact investing and driving regulatory change to unlock capital for impact.

What’s the role of pension funds and other institutional investors in ensuring the transition to a more sustainable economy doesn’t leave many behind? Join us on 16 May in London to find out.

The Phenix Capital report reveals that the number of net zero-aligned funds has increased from 237 funds in 2015 to 854 funds today but the world is missing its decarbonisation targets, signalling the need for greater investment.

Leo Holwerda, director capital, Invest-NL, the Netherlands’ main national promotional institution, on why it pays to make finance available for what may seem ‘unfinanceable’.

Mirova’s new fund will invest in European companies that are trying to address many of society’s more interconnected problems like climate change and growing inequity, according to the firm.

Private equity funds remain the biggest contributor of impact capital, with €158bn committed between 2015 and 2023, despite a tough market environment.

In celebration of International Women’s Day, Impact Investor spoke to leading figures in the industry about the role of impact investing in developing a more inclusive society and the lessons learnt as women building a career in the sector.

Mark Hall, place-based impact investing specialist at the Impact Investing Institute, analyses a landmark move that sets a precedent for other mainstream banks to follow.