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Understanding Blended Value

3BL Media

In 2000, he introduced a counter-proposition, which he called “blended value” – value that is a blend of economic, environmental and social factors, where maximising value requires taking all three elements into account. [i]. In his book, The Purpose of Capital , he looks behind the “how” to explore the “why” of investing.

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Investors Need Sustainable Development Thinking

Chris Hall

Professor Carol A Adams of Durham University Business School calls for greater ambition by corporates and investors to address sustainable development including climate change. The Value Reporting Foundation (VRF) would like us to think so. I think we need ‘sustainable development thinking’.

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Mirova Appoints Zineb Bennani as U.S. CEO in Global Push

ESG Today

Sustainability-focused investment manager Mirova announced the appointment of Zineb Bennani as CEO of Mirova US and Global Head of Business Development, in a move described by the company as aimed at accelerating its global development. Zineb has been a key person in the development of Mirova since its inception.

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Global Insights Series • Social Impact

3BL Media

In the US, for example, the social impact agenda is advancing at pace, without some of the negative backlash experienced in relation to environmental issues. In developing markets, where many communities will feel some of the worst effects of climate change, ensuring a just transition is critical.

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PRI Finds Increased Commitment to Responsible Investment

Chris Hall

The majority (44%) of the 65% said that sustainability outcomes are financially material, 30% said they want to prepare for and respond to legal and regulatory developments, and 20% said they want to protect their reputation. Meanwhile, Japanese asset owner Sumitomo Life Insurance aims to invest JPY 700 billion (US$4.6

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Investors Struggle to Overcome Impact’s Growing Pains

Chris Hall

Asset owners urged to set holistic goals, managers encouraged to innovate, after GIIN report highlights measurement challenges. Impact investing is becoming a central strategy for large asset owners globally, but divergence remains over how asset managers balance financial risk and return expectations with their clients’ impact-related goals.

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Private Equity Firms Are Paving the Way to a More Sustainable Future 

Richard Matthews

In recent years, impact investing has become mainstream and private equity (PE) firms are playing a key role. Despite being dismissed by some as “woke capitalism”, impact investing is a trend that is here to stay. PE firms have helped to grow the popularity of impact investing.