Tom Hall, global head of social impact and philanthropy at UBS, tells Impact Investor that collective philanthropy is about more than just pooling financial resources to fund the world’s most urgent challenges.
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.
Plus, BIE report reveals criteria for sustainable reconstruction of Ukraine’s buildings | Spain’s DFI enters agreement to support rural microenterprises in Ecuador
Lissy Smit, CEO of sustainable aquaculture impact investment fund Aqua-Spark talks to Impact Investor about fundraising, the sector’s first unicorn and why it is launching a new Africa fund.
Hydraloop, which makes a device that collects and recycles water from showers, baths and washing machines, will use the money for an international rollout.
The private credit fund has received €20m from the European Investment Fund to support agricultural SMEs looking to decarbonise their businesses in Bulgaria, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Portugal.
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