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Mathieu Nègre, head of emerging markets impact equities at Union Bancaire Privée (UBP), explains that while there is no irrefutable proof that investor engagement is what convinces a company to provide impact data, collective efforts to encourage it do have an effect.

In January, US wealth manager Tiedemann merged with Europe’s Alvarium under the new brand of AlTi Tiedemann Global. We talk to the firm’s chief impact officer about how to scale impact with integrity.

Agri-Tech Innovation Summit | Norselab Impact Day | GIIN Impact Forum | GSG Global Impact Summit and more

Financial reporting on a complex web of nature-related impacts is a step up from climate impact reporting, but the TNFD believes its framework will enable organisations to get the ball rolling.   

Pre-series A round raises €10m to drive Ghana-based Complete Farmer’s expansion plans aimed at supporting innovation and creating a stronger agricultural value chain in West Africa.

The partnerships with private sector financial institutions will support startups and SMEs making a positive contribution to the UN SDGs and adopting more sustainable business models.

The Brussels-based investor believes the agri-food technology and bioeconomy sectors are still attractive funding destinations, despite fluctuating market conditions. 

We sit down with Jean de Fougerolles, managing partner and founder of impact venture capitalists Ascension, to discuss how ‘tech for good’ can deliver returns and positive impact for people and planet.

New report is intended as roadmap for foundations to improve governance of impact | Applications open for ImpactAssets 50 2024 | Treefera raises €2m in pre-seed funding round 

The fund will provide growth capital and expertise for companies in consumer-driven sectors, while seeking to maximise impact, promote gender diversity and ensure sustainable growth.