3BL Media

DECEMBER 20, 2022

These individuals have the subject matter expertise driven from years deep in the detail of how these previously ‘non-financial' factors are impacting the global economy. Ian manages Acre's London team and leads commercial development globally for Acre’s sustainable finance and impact investing practice.

Paris Agreement 130

Paris Agreement Impact Investing Global Economy Development 130

3BL Media

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The significant increase in reporting requirements driven by fund labelling has created substantial challenges for fund managers launching sustainable and impact investing-focused strategies. As such, financial services firms are rethinking the structure and process of their investment, sustainability, risk and compliance teams.

Development 147

Development Global Economy Impact Investing 147

ESG Today

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The insurance industry manages trillions of dollars in assets globally. Like our peers, Zurich is channeling a growing number of these funds toward scaling climate solutions through the purchase of green bonds and various impact investments. The response to rising climate risks will require profound changes.

Net Zero 117

Net Zero Chief Sustainability Officer Climate Change Decarbonize 117

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. About Accion. billion people who are left out of — or poorly served by — the financial sector.

Digitalization 130

Digitalization Digital Transformation Global Economy Impact Investing 130

3BL Media

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Liudmila Strakodonskaya, Responsible Investment Analyst, AXA IM, said: "Nature protection is a challenge that needs to be addressed to preserve the existence of our societies and global economies. Companies and investors must integrate nature and biodiversity considerations in their research, engagement and investment processes.

Climate Change 130

Climate Change Net Zero Global Economy Development 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

James Militzer

APRIL 19, 2023

A deeper collaboration is needed — one that recognizes the limits of public investment and the increasing appetite among private investors to engage in fast-growing EMDEs, especially in impact investing , ESG and other purpose-driven investing sectors.

Development 98

Development Paris Agreement Impact Investing Global Economy 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. . SOURCE: Acre. DESCRIPTION: ?Jordan

Greenwashing 130

Greenwashing Sustainable Investment Global Economy Banking 130

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

James Militzer

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

A Stronger Willingness to Save The continued slump predicted for the global economy will further damage the financial health of many vulnerable families, especially those whose savings and assets are depleted, or who have incurred new consumer debts.

Digitalization 98

Digitalization Global Economy Impact Investing Climate Change 98

Chris Hall

JULY 8, 2022

Lack of data on biophysical impact, emissions and geospatial impacting investment and lending decisions and exposure quantification.

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.

Global Economy 52

Global Economy Impact Investing Development 52

James Militzer

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Care work is a barrier to women’s engagement in clean energy Many of the barriers to women’s engagement in clean energy that have been identified are similar to the barriers women face in the traditional energy sector — and elsewhere in the global economy.

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

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Stephanie Pfeifer, CEO, IIGCC and global Steering Committee member: “While there are clear signs of progress, particularly from a European perspective, it’s equally clear that companies need to move further and faster to fully play their part in the transition of the global economy.

Net Zero 147

Net Zero Paris Agreement Climate Change Analytics 147

Chris Hall

JULY 25, 2024

Water is essential for our health, well-being, and the global economy. Innovative irrigation technologies are emerging to reduce water waste and improve crop yields, offering a potential solution to one of the most water-intensive sectors of the global economy.

Climate Change 59

Climate Change Global Economy Waste Digitalization 59

Chris Hall

AUGUST 23, 2023

It also noted that investors’ approach to materiality is also “evolving” as a result of regulatory and client demands which are “linked to broader societal expectations”. Additionally, the PRI’s response noted there are currently “no plans in place to implement a UK social taxonomy”.

Impact Investing 52

Impact Investing Net Zero CDP Global Economy 52

Chris Hall

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Migrant workers are often the invisible glue holding the global economy together,” said Archer. 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 64

Supply Chains Supply Chain Global Economy Development 64

Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Nature protection is a challenge that needs to be addressed to preserve the existence of our societies and global economies. Companies and investors must integrate nature and biodiversity considerations in their research, engagement and investment processes.

Climate Change 52

Climate Change Global Economy Impact Investing Banking 52

James Militzer

MAY 31, 2024

Green capital must be transparent: Every dollar invested should equal a quantifiable reduction in carbon emissions. There’s no doubt that the climate-conscious consumer is rising as a force across global economies and capital markets. Yet green ETFs rarely share this information with investors. over the past 12 months.

Climate Change 78

Climate Change Development Greenwashing Global Economy 78

Chris Hall

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Invesco has launched its Invesco Environmental Climate Opportunities (ECO) Bond Fund , which offers UK investors income and growth while supporting the transition to a low-carbon global economy.

Climate Change 52

Climate Change Sustainable Investment Net Zero Banking 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

Chris Hall

MARCH 3, 2022

C target set by the Paris Climate Agreement, and clearly demonstrates that passive investing in the main benchmarks is not aligned with ESG/SDG targets, and hence detrimental to the long-term health of our planet. This would be nearly double the 1.5°C Creating confusion.

Net Zero 52

Net Zero Zero Carbon Greenwashing Development 52

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

Many people cheered (at last!) while others jeered.

Climate Change 52

Climate Change Sustainable Investment Global Economy Development 52