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A Pivotal Moment to Invest in Africa: How Impact Investing Can Transform the Continent’s Healthcare Value Chain

James Militzer

The global impact investment market is estimated to be worth US $1.16 trillion, but less than 2% of these investments are channeled to Africa’s health markets. Meanwhile, on the supply side, Africa is currently underequipped to fully provide the healthcare products and services its growing population will require.

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The Difference Between ESG and SRI, and How They Impact Investing

3BL Media

Responsible investing has been around in one form or another for quite some time. Pacifists may choose not to invest in companies that manufacture weapons. Environmentalists may choose to invest in companies that produce durable products from natural materials. KEYWORDS: antea group, ESG, SRI, Investing.

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Investors Urged to Address Migrant Abuse in Global Supply Chains

Chris Hall

New data from the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre (BHRRC) has revealed the extent of migrant worker abuse across companies’ global supply chains, evidencing ongoing lack of engagement on the issue. Our 2023 Corporate Human Rights Benchmark revealed a systemic failure to address forced labour and wage theft. “Yet,

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11 young professionals on the future of sustainable finance

GreenBiz

Utilizing private funds that are funneled toward bridging the gap between social impact and environmental goals is key and has been demonstrated to be profitable for companies. The current green bonds used to offset GHG emissions can be expanded to identify a roadmap that supports individuals within a corporation’s community or supply chain.

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Nike Investors Escalate Workers’ Rights Action

Chris Hall

Shareholders at Nike have filed a series of proposals ahead of the company’s September annual general meeting (AGM), seeking transparency on the firm’s supply chains and aiming to promote the implementation of worker-driven social responsibility principles in high-risk countries.

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Mondel?z International Advances Progress Toward 2050 Net Zero Emissions Goal

3BL Media

Achieving this milestone includes providing documentation of the company's carbon accounting, aligning to new standards, continuing to transform its business operations and supply chains, and transparently reporting progress. Transition to Bioenergy - Substituted cleaner energy at some of the Company’s operations.

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What I Learned About Net Zero From a Recent #CiscoChat

3BL Media

DESCRIPTION: I work at a company committed to reaching net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040, including our operations, supply chain, and product use. The remaining 45 percent relates to manufacturing and using products. By Stacey Faucett. SOURCE: Cisco Systems Inc.

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