Investment

A Commerz/YouGov survey shows the majority of Germans are interested in impact investments. However, lack of knowledge and unfavourable regulatory frameworks remain obstacles for more retail investors to invest for impact

Around 35% of all impact funds invest in emerging markets, according to the latest report by Phenix Capital. SDGs 7 (affordable and clean energy) and 1 (no poverty) are the most targeted among emerging market impact funds

L’Oréal is backing the Circular Innovation Fund, managed by investment managers Demeter and Cycle Capital. The fund invests in circular economy growth-stage SMEs and funds across Europe, North America and Asia

A report by the UN Environmental Programme highlights the many challenges faced by the real estate sector on its path to net zero, and finds discrepancies between the commitments made and the roadmaps to fulfil them

On Purpose offers programmes to attract and develop leaders for purpose-driven businesses. Having established practices in London, Paris and Berlin, CEO Tom Rippin says Amsterdam is next on the list

Global debt issuance related to all forms of climate and sustainability-related themes, including green, social and transition bonds, rose to nearly $1.1 trillion in 2021, according to the Climate Bonds Initiative

Repsol Foundation, Indosuez Wealth Management  and Portobello Capital launch €100m fund for large-scale reforestation projects in Iberia, with a target of six million tonnes in carbon offsets over the next five years 

The Shell Foundation and investment manager Nuveen have joined forces to boost private equity investments in startups focused on providing solutions for tackling climate change in developing countries

BIX Capital aims to improve living conditions for those at the bottom of the wealth pyramid, providing debt financing to SMEs offering clean cooking, energy and water solutions to low-income households in sub-Saharan Africa

The Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) has launched a net-zero stewardship toolkit ahead of AGM season. Plus, ILX and Asian Development Bank partnership, and Hurama Fund backs India’s MFI