Investing in China’s sustainable finance boom
GreenBiz
APRIL 27, 2022
China-based investments are an important part of an institutional or retail investing portfolio for green and decarbonization opportunities
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Kirk’s inconvenient truth about ESG investing
GreenBiz
MAY 27, 2022
HSBC’s head of responsible investments, Stuart Kirk, simply said what most insiders know: The financial effects of climate change are mismatched with typical investor time horizons
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Community investments pay dividends
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
Community investments pay dividends. Corporate community investment historically has been the realm of philanthropy and volunteerism departments, but there are a growing number of examples where direct investment by businesses benefits operations as well as the communities in which they serve.
Downturn signals opportunity for climate-aligned investing
GreenBiz
APRIL 27, 2020
Finance & Investing ESG Rocky Mountain InstituteSeveral frameworks are emerging that sets performance thresholds identifying economic activities that align with the Paris Agreement emissions reduction targets.
Amazon invests in the Amazon
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
Partnering with The Nature Conservancy to monetarily support Amazonia farmers in their transition to regenerative agriculture and agroforestry
The new normal in sustainable investing post-COVID-19
GreenBiz
MAY 4, 2020
The time has passed for small commitments, hyperbole and delays in embracing sustainable investing. COVID-19 Finance & Investing GreenFin ESG
Liberty Mutual’s approach to ESG investing, with Vlad Barbalat
GreenBiz
MAY 11, 2022
A view of ESG investing from one of the largest property and casualty insurers in the United
How to scale up investment in sustainable mobility
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Here are six sustainable mobility investment cases
The role of private investment in sustainable infrastructure
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
Investors are seeking investment-grade green infrastructure projects as opposed to one-off contracts
Investment analysts conclude that greener businesses rule
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Investment returns on firms driving the transition to a green economy are easily outstripping those of their fossil fuel competitors, new analysis suggests. Finance & Investing
Anatomy of an impact investment: Comcast’s partnership with Inclusiv
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Treasury resources are a largely untapped source of capital for social impact investments and can significantly expand the reach and capabilities of community finance organizations
How BCG helps corporations invest in climate tech
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
The BCG Green Ventures mandate: Partner with corporations to help them identify business opportunities related to climate tech, and then jointly incubate and invest in those ventures
Sustainable investing expert Alison Taylor on ESG misconceptions and why ethics are part of the equation
GreenBiz
APRIL 18, 2022
The BSR advisor, NYU professor and executive director at Ethical Systems discusses what concerning orthodoxies she’s seeing begin to ossify, and what leadership in ESG investing should really be doing right now
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System Change Investing: The business case
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 7, 2019
The new paradigm approach shifts the focus of investing from company change and symptoms to system change and root causes. Finance & Investing Reporting
Why IKEA is investing in sustainable mobility
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Why IKEA is investing in sustainable mobility. For the company known for its delicious meatballs and DIY shelves, the investment isn't actually that surprising. For example, the company is pushing its electric fleet partners to go electric, and investing in low-carbon fuel technologies.
Personalizing sustainable investments can shape the future of finance
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Despite retail investors being interested in sustainability issues, few are investing money with this in mind
Are your ESG investments ‘sustainable grade’?
GreenBiz
AUGUST 23, 2021
As investor interest in ESG issues increases, the practice of careless labeling is growing. Here’s one proposal for mitigating that problem
System change investing: High impact, high return
GreenBiz
MAY 12, 2021
System change investing: High impact, high return. The sustainable/responsible investing (SRI) market is over $30 trillion and growing faster than traditional investments. It uses investing to engage the financial and corporate sectors in the most important sustainability issue.
Sound investments to decarbonize the world’s industries
GreenBiz
MARCH 11, 2020
Climate Change Finance & Investing manufacturingAs much as $21 trillion is needed through 2050 to fully decarbonize the ammonia, cement, ethylene and steel sectors.
Visionary investments could advance climate and equity in agriculture
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
An agricultural bill in congress puts $5 billion into regenerative programs for farmers, $600 million into assessing soil benefits and many other investments
Yes, Investing in ESG Pays Off
Andrew Winston
MAY 4, 2022
This is another in the realm of the “business case” for sustainability (within a corporation for its own capital and investment decisions, not as an investment thesis for investors). Solution: Redefine your tools for investment decisions.
Reimagining investment: Human rights in venture capital
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 5, 2021
There's a link between startups that fail and poor performance on ESG
For Vibrant US Cities, Invest in Multi-modal Transportation
The City Fix
JUNE 22, 2022
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, offers U.S. states and cities the chance to invest in transportation systems that modernize infrastructure, expand access and mobility for all people in a community, improve public.
UPS invests in electric vehicle pioneer Arrival, as delivery giant places order for 10,000 vans
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Electric Vehicles Investing Transportation Transportation & MobilityArrival has emerged as a major player in the fast expanding commercial EV fleet market.
Bridging the human rights gap in ESG investing
GreenBiz
APRIL 15, 2022
ESG assets could exceed US$50 trillion by 2025, but ESG as a framework does not sufficiently capture harms to people
Timberland invests in regenerative leather ranches
GreenBiz
JUNE 19, 2020
Timberland invests in regenerative leather ranches. But more companies outside of the food space are figuring out how they can invest in or use regenerative practices in the supply chain for their products. . Deonna Anderson. Fri, 06/19/2020 - 02:45.
Kelp boom hinges on supply chain and carbon market investments
GreenBiz
APRIL 21, 2022
Kelp farming is ready to scale but getting more processing plants, increasing demand and understand the carbon impact need to come first
Episode 263: Simulating transformation, investing in underserved communities
GreenBiz
APRIL 9, 2021
Episode 263: Simulating transformation, investing in underserved communities. Making community investments count (25:20). Catherine Berman is CEO of CNote , a woman-owned, woman-led organization focused on helping institutions invest in underserved communities.
Investing in nature gives industry a competitive advantage
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Industry leaders need to change the measures of growth, bring the true value of nature into market pricing and ensure demands on nature do not exceed the ability to supply
Why we need to invest in female climate entrepreneurs
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
We can support the development of female entrepreneurs using accelerators and incubators and recruiting more women into the tech and banking sectors
Ideas for boosting private-sector investments for nature
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
Just 14 percent of funding nature-based solutions is supplied by the private sector. That needs to change
Fashion for Good looks to increase investment in Asia
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
The respected Dutch nonprofit is behind two initiatives to create a less exploitative and more sustainable model for Asia’s textile and garment industries
Private equity stakes its claim in sustainable investing
GreenBiz
AUGUST 2, 2021
Private equity is starting to see meaningful opportunity in climate finance
3 ways federal investment in forests can support economic growth
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Labor for reforesting trees, agroforestry and wildfire mitigation work could provide thousands of jobs
How businesses are investing in Colorado's water future
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
As Colorado and the entire West face a persistent water crisis, the corporate sector is using its capacity, influence and resources to innovate and scale up sustainability strategies that will help pave the way for long-term water security
HSBC invests in world’s first ‘reef credit’ system
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 7, 2020
HSBC invests in world’s first ‘reef credit’ system. Selling the reef credits funds investments in more efficient fertilizer practices such as matching the application to the needs of specific crops and removing compact soil to decrease excess runoff, according to GreenCollar.
£4m investment in new Central Scotland recycling facility
Envirotec Magazine
MAY 10, 2022
Recycling and waste management business Levenseat has announced plans to invest £4m upgrading a new Materials Recycling Facility (MRF), which it purchased for an undisclosed sum from Avondale Environmental on 10 May.
Sustainable investing is changing global supply chains: 4 key takeaways
GreenBiz
JANUARY 20, 2021
Sustainable investing is changing global supply chains: 4 key takeaways. Sustainable investing strategies have ascended quickly in the last 10 years. Sustainable investment strategies cover roughly a third of Taiwanese AUM. Finance & Investing.
Greenbacker invests in energy storage startup
Renewable Energy World
JANUARY 11, 2022
Startup Delorean Power LLC said that Greenbacker Capital Management made a $20 million strategic equity investment into the company. Jones previously led utility-scale power project investments in emerging markets at the International Finance Corporation of the World Bank Group. .
Latin American e-commerce giant invests in Brazilian ecosystem restoration
GreenBiz
MARCH 18, 2021
Latin American e-commerce giant invests in Brazilian ecosystem restoration. Heather Clancy. Thu, 03/18/2021 - 01:00. The tech sector’s fascination with tree restoration as a climate solution apparently isn’t unique to U.S. companies. .
ESG investments: Exponential potential or surfing one wave?
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
ESG investments: Exponential potential or surfing one wave? About 77 percent of ESG funds that existed 10 years ago are presently available, whereas only 46 percent of traditional investment vehicles maintain that survivorship. A declining investment rationale for fossil fuels.
IKEA to invest $220 million into becoming 'climate positive'
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 2, 2019
The investment will be focused on two areas — green energy and reforestation. Clean Energy Corporate Strategy Corporate Strategy Deforestation
What to Know About Washington’s Cap and Invest Rulemaking
CleanTech Alliance
MAY 26, 2022
The Climate Commitment Act (CCA), which was passed by the Washington state legislature and signed into law by Gov. Inslee in 2021, is set to go into effect on January 1, 2023. Public Policy
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