Impact Investing Net Zero UNEP 
Chris Hall
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Neither the world’s financial firepower nor the impact of climate change is spread evenly, which means funding the transition to net zero is much harder and more urgent for emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) compared to developed ones. . The future is about doing good profitably.” . A balancing act .
3BL Media
DECEMBER 3, 2024
According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), buildings accounted for 34% of global energy demand and were responsible for approximately 37% of energy-related CO₂ emissions in 2022 , presenting a significant opportunity for savings through advanced efficiency measures.
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3BL Media
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
This commitment is strategically divided: $50 million supports nonprofit grants that empower organizations driving climate and social impact, while the other $50 million is dedicated to equity and debt investments in early-stage climate startups (Seed to Series A) and venture funds. Why the Regenerative Future Fund?
Chris Hall
MAY 11, 2022
Prudence requires fiduciaries to act with “due care, skill and diligence” and invest as would an ordinary, prudent person. How does fiduciary duty relate to sustainable investment? The 500+ page report focuses on sustainability impact in investor decision making. How are attitudes changing?
Chris Hall
MARCH 9, 2022
Extreme climate-related events can reduce a property’s value by between 5-20%, according to the UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI). Last year, UNEP FI published guidance outlining the kinds of resilient buildings needed to cope with new climate extremes.
Chris Hall
OCTOBER 28, 2022
Africa contributes less than 3% to global emissions but is the most vulnerable continent in the world to the negative impacts form climate change. The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) says: “This vulnerability is driven by the prevailing low levels of socioeconomic growth in the continent. This is the case in Africa.”.
Chris Hall
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Banks and other financial intuitions (FIs) have the potential to help transition land-use to become ‘nature positive’ in addition to ‘net zero’, by redirecting investment to sustainable land-use projects. Encouragingly, progress on free, open-source E&S impact frameworks has been made this year.
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