James Militzer

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

trillion industry by 2030 , a major force in the global economy. Among these, Galgo stands out as a remarkable example, showcasing the feasibility of achieving growth levels that are in line with the industry’s potential, while also generating meaningful impact for its end-users. Fintech is projected to be a $1.5

Impact Investing 128

Impact Investing Digitalization Global Economy Development 128

3BL Media

DECEMBER 11, 2022

The Corporate Engagement workstream will focus on developing a multi-year engagement plan to engage companies deemed most important to stemming nature and biodiversity loss, while the Technical Advisory Group will help to identify priority engagements and develop science-based investor guidance and tools. We have no time to lose.”.

Climate Change 130

Climate Change Net Zero Global Economy Development 130

James Militzer

OCTOBER 27, 2023

On this milestone occasion, we want to draw the international development community’s attention to the interconnections between unpaid care work and the transition to low-carbon economies, where clean energy is a major driver. billion people lack access to clean technologies and fuels for cooking, lighting and heating.

Development 132

Development Clean Technology Global Economy Impact Investing 132

James Militzer

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

As interest in social enterprises continues to increase around the world, Social Enterprise Support Organizations (SESOs) – like impact investors and accelerators – need to take action now to invest in the capacity of these businesses to seize the cross-sector growth opportunities that lie ahead.

Corporate Social Responsibility 98

Corporate Social Responsibility Development Global Economy Green Bonds 98

3BL Media

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

DESCRIPTION: WASHINGTON, November 10, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Small business owners in emerging economies are facing multiple challenging circumstances, from rising prices and high import costs to new obstacles posed by climate disasters. Digital tools boosted productivity and growth. About Accion.

Digitalization 130

Digitalization Digital Transformation Global Economy Impact Investing 130

James Militzer

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The Forum will bring together investors, entrepreneurs, scholars, representatives of the private and public sectors, and specialists at a global level, including Rigoberta Menchú, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.

Impact Investing 98

Impact Investing Global Economy Digitalization Development 98

3BL Media

APRIL 19, 2022

Jordan Locke, a recruitment consultant in Acre's Global Sustainable Finance & Impact Investing Team, sat down with Business Insider alongside a group of industry experts to discuss the current ESG talent shortage, ‘greenwashing’ and the rapid pace of change. . We can develop these qualities within your existing teams too.

Greenwashing 130

Greenwashing Sustainable Investment Global Economy Banking 130

James Militzer

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The Global Findex 2021 survey paints a very similar picture; only about half of adults in developing economies were confident they could mobilize resources within a month if faced with an unexpected need. But negative experiences can have a powerful, and sometimes positive, effect on future behavior.

Digitalization 98

Digitalization Global Economy Impact Investing Climate Change 98

Chris Hall

JUNE 30, 2023

Gallup data describes the phenomenon of ‘quiet quitting’, estimating that over half of the US workforce is engaged in this behaviour, with low employee engagement costing the global economy US$8.8

Impact Investing 97

Impact Investing Global Economy Banking Development 97

Chris Hall

JULY 8, 2022

Lack of data on biophysical impact, emissions and geospatial impacting investment and lending decisions and exposure quantification. These include: Recommendation 1: Foster convergence towards a common and consistent set of global disclosure standards.

Global Economy 52

Global Economy Impact Investing Development 52

Chris Hall

JULY 8, 2022

Lack of data on biophysical impact, emissions and geospatial impacting investment and lending decisions and exposure quantification. These include: Recommendation 1: Foster convergence towards a common and consistent set of global disclosure standards.

Global Economy 52

Global Economy Impact Investing Development 52

Chris Hall

JULY 25, 2024

Water is essential for our health, well-being, and the global economy. This stark reality has spurred the development of digital solutions to help manage and mitigate these risks. In May, Lumo secured a US$7 million funding round from Active Impact Investments and Fall Line Capital.

Climate Change 59

Climate Change Global Economy Waste Digitalization 59

3BL Media

OCTOBER 18, 2023

REVISED STRATEGY FOR PHASE TWO The latest Benchmark results demonstrate the importance of the recently updated strategy – developed in consultation with signatories – for Climate Action 100+’s second phase to inspire companies to move from words to action.

Net Zero 147

Net Zero Paris Agreement Climate Change Analytics 147

James Militzer

MAY 31, 2024

It requires everyday citizens to change their individual behaviours and to consent to larger societal changes as the world transitions away from using fossil fuels as a primary energy source — both in developed markets and in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This is a particular challenge in LMICs. over the past 12 months.

Climate Change 78

Climate Change Development Greenwashing Global Economy 78

Chris Hall

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Migrant workers are often the invisible glue holding the global economy together,” said Archer. Companies linked to abuse cases were headquartered across 28 countries, often among the most economically developed. Nike’s case is one of many in which workers do not receive the wages or other benefits they are owed,” she explained.

Supply Chains 65

Supply Chains Supply Chain Global Economy Development 65

Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The corporate engagement work stream will focus on developing a multi-year engagement plan to engage companies deemed most important to stemming nature and biodiversity loss, while the technical advisory group will identify priority engagements and “develop science-based investor guidance and tools”.

Climate Change 52

Climate Change Global Economy Impact Investing Banking 52

Chris Hall

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Mediolanum said the fund’s combination of different, low correlated, yet complimentary investment approaches would create a highly diverse portfolio with a strong focus on UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The fund has already invested around £1.3

Climate Change 52

Climate Change Sustainable Investment Net Zero Banking 52

Chris Hall

MARCH 3, 2022

While this may be true for traditional long-only markets (not withstanding that different time periods may lead to wildly different results), the question becomes a lot more complex when investing to manage environmental, social or governance (ESG) risks or to achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Creating confusion.

Net Zero 52

Net Zero Zero Carbon Greenwashing Development 52

Carlos Sanchez

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Among investors, sustainable investing is evolving from negative screening toward engaging with companies. Impact investing is getting traction and, in 2022, reached 1.2 trillion in AUM, according to a report by the Global Investing Network. Consequently the information ESG investors are seeking is changing too.

Net Zero 52

Net Zero Carbon Offsets Supply Chains Supply Chain 52

James Militzer

MARCH 3, 2025

In 2008, the failure of a single institution, Lehman Brothers, triggered a global financial crisis. The crisis crippled the global economy, not because of Lehman alone, but because of the unseen interdependencies that held the worlds financial system together. trillion currently invested in impact but not really.

Impact Investing 90

Impact Investing Banking Global Economy Development 90

James Militzer

APRIL 8, 2024

And internationally, the Basel Accords were updated in the wake of that crisis, building upon the ongoing efforts of several key global economies to strengthen banking supervision and thereby promote stability in the financial world. This paradigm shift is what the Impact Finance Barometer is all about.

Banking 75

Banking Impact Investing Global Economy Development 75

James Militzer

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Impact investing, much like the world around us, is facing a period of prolonged turbulence. The interconnected shocks of 2024 including the escalating climate and biodiversity crises, rising food insecurity, and mounting global health challenges are exposing vulnerabilities in our societies like never before.

Impact Investing 59

Impact Investing Supply Chains Supply Chain Development 59

Sustainability Update

APRIL 11, 2023

As the various arms of government began to develop policies, legislation, rules and regulations, there was consistent pushback by political opponents. Who have no real answers to today’s pressing ESG issues – like global warming! ESG = the hot topic for some politicians! Believe it! Many people cheered (at last!)

Climate Change 52

Climate Change Sustainable Investment Global Economy Development 52