The Norwegian development finance institution has invested $10m into Honduran bank Banco Popular to improve access to financial services for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in Honduras.
The global asset management company’s fund will focus on innovative technologies in the areas of clean energy, circular economy, natural resources, agritech and smart cities.
The latest monthly report from the Amsterdam-based consultancy shows growth of more than 10% in both the number of infrastructure impact funds on its database and the amount of capital raised by them over the last year.
GSG Impact’s latest report emphasises the importance of placing key voices from emerging markets at the centre of discussions on global sustainability standards.
The new fund gives investors the chance to invest in proven infrastructure projects ranging from hydrogen to biogas production facilities, primarily in Europe.
Pension funds are setting aside money to invest in funds that make a positive social impact. But finding suitable investments and measuring impact still prove difficult.
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