Impact Investing Institute’s Post

Last year in May, we launched our #JustTransitionCriteria - a ‘first of its kind’ practical tool for fund managers who want to invest in a transition to a net zero world that prioritises the needs of the planet and the people living on it. Since then, our #JustTransitionFinanceChallenge, the community of practice that co-created the Criteria, has grown to more than 25 global financial institutions with over £5 trillion of assets, or assets under management. We have had interest in the Criteria from more than 250 organisations and individuals and five organisations are currently piloting the Criteria. So why should you use them? They make it easier for fund managers to design financial products that can deliver on the three critical elements of a just transition, as defined by the G7-backed Impact Taskforce (or help them identify investment products and solutions that are already aligned with a just transition): ✅ Advancing climate and environmental action – including greenhouse gas emission mitigation, reduction and removal ✅ Improving socio-economic distribution and equity – through, for example, inclusive opportunities for decent jobs ✅ Improving community voice – through, for example, engagement and dialogue with affected communities that are often excluded and marginalised One of the organisation piloting the Criteria is BlueOrchard Finance Ltd a global impact investment manager that has used the Criteria to develop an investment strategy that aims to improve the resilience of poor and vulnerable households in emerging and frontier markets to weather events and natural disasters. You can read the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/egJjN-VM If you would like to find out more about our work on the just transition, reach out here or speak to our programme lead David Krivanek. #justtransition #impactinvesting #casestudy #example

Last year in May, we launched our #JustTransitionCriteria - a ‘first of its kind’ practical tool for fund managers who want to invest in a transition to a net zero world that prioritises the needs of the planet and the people living on it. Since then, our #JustTransitionFinanceChallenge, the community of practice that co-created the Criteria, has grown to more than 25 global financial institutions with over £5 trillion of assets, or assets under management. We have had interest in the Criteria from more than 250 organisations and individuals and five organisations are currently piloting the Criteria. So why should you use them? They make it easier for fund managers to design financial products that can deliver on the three critical elements of a just transition, as defined by the G7-backed Impact Taskforce (or help them identify investment products and solutions that are already aligned with a just transition): ✅ Advancing climate and environmental action – including greenhouse gas emission mitigation, reduction and removal ✅ Improving socio-economic distribution and equity – through, for example, inclusive opportunities for decent jobs ✅ Improving community voice – through, for example, engagement and dialogue with affected communities that are often excluded and marginalised One of the organisation piloting the Criteria is BlueOrchard Finance Ltd a global impact investment manager that has used the Criteria to develop an investment strategy that aims to improve the resilience of poor and vulnerable households in emerging and frontier markets to weather events and natural disasters. You can read the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/egJjN-VM If you would like to find out more about our work on the just transition, reach out here or speak to our programme lead David Krivanek. #justtransition #impactinvesting #casestudy #example

Read about how BlueOrchard’s strategy aiming to improve the resilience of vulnerable populations in emerging and frontier markets to weather events and natural disasters aligns with the framework of the Just Transition Criteria. The Just Transition Criteria were launched last year by the Impact Investing Institute in partnership with 21 global financial institutions, including BlueOrchard. The strategy supports the three critical elements of a just transition, as defined by the G7-backed Impact Taskforce: 🔹 Advancing climate and environmental action 🔹 Improving socio-economic distribution and equity 🔹 Increasing community voice Maria Teresa Zappia, Felix Hermes, Alessandra Nibbio, Edoardo Toscano, Clément Casavant #justtransition #impactinvesting #EmergingMarkets #ClimateInsurance #ClimateAction #BlueOrchard #ImpactMeasurement #MarketingMaterial

Last year in May, we launched our #JustTransitionCriteria - a ‘first of its kind’ practical tool for fund managers who want to invest in a transition to a net zero world that prioritises the needs of the planet and the people living on it. Since then, our #JustTransitionFinanceChallenge, the community of practice that co-created the Criteria, has grown to more than 25 global financial institutions with over £5 trillion of assets, or assets under management. We have had interest in the Criteria from more than 250 organisations and individuals and five organisations are currently piloting the Criteria. So why should you use them? They make it easier for fund managers to design financial products that can deliver on the three critical elements of a just transition, as defined by the G7-backed Impact Taskforce (or help them identify investment products and solutions that are already aligned with a just transition): ✅ Advancing climate and environmental action – including greenhouse gas emission mitigation, reduction and removal ✅ Improving socio-economic distribution and equity – through, for example, inclusive opportunities for decent jobs ✅ Improving community voice – through, for example, engagement and dialogue with affected communities that are often excluded and marginalised One of the organisation piloting the Criteria is BlueOrchard Finance Ltd, a global impact investment manager that has used the Criteria to develop an investment strategy that aims to improve the resilience of poor and vulnerable households in emerging and frontier markets to weather events and natural disasters. You can read the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/egJjN-VM If you would like to find out more about our work on the just transition, reach out here or speak to our programme lead David Krivanek. #justtransition #impactinvesting #casestudy #example

#ESG measures risk to cash flow, but focusing only on company-specific ESG creates misalignment between the interests of individual companies and the long-term health of the economy they depend on. Systems-level investing seeks to resolve this – learn how are investment teams at major investors like CalSTRS, University Pension Plan Ontario and Wespath Benefits and Investments are addressing the interconnection between stressed environmental and societal systems and adverse portfolio performance. Diversified, long-term investors can't achieve #sustainability through asset allocation, as Sara E. Murphy of The Shareholder Commons told me. TIIP - The Investment Integration Project Monique Kirsty #sustainableinvesting

Are you an Impact or Sustainable Investor? ‘Impact investing aims to generate positive social or environmental impacts alongside a financial return, whereas sustainable investing largely involves excluding particular industries or companies that do not meet certain environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria.’ AFR #makingwealthmeaningful #pwn #privatewealthnetwork #impactinvesting https://lnkd.in/gxpn9MJd

What is sustainable investing? Richard Gillham, CFA Financial Planner explains the screening process and fund analysis involved in building sustainable investing strategies, which aim to achieve financial returns while promoting long-term environmental and social value.   Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/3E95QIW #SustainableInvesting #ESG #EnvironmentalImpact

In an op-ed titled, Embracing DEI: The Catalyst for Sustainable Investing, Paul Moody, Managing Director, Global Partnerships & Client Solutions, CFA Institute, writes: "Ultimately, the intersection of social impact and sustainable investing creates a win-win scenario, where investors who champion ‘conscious capitalism’ can achieve financial returns while contributing to the nation’s positive social, economic and environmental outcomes." Read more by following the link and comment below to share your thoughts. #cfainstitute #sustainableinvesting #socialimpact

When it comes to investing with environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns in mind, there’s a variety of ways to implement that mindset within your investment portfolio. Since it can be hard to decipher all the information out there on the topic, here's a breakdown of frequent misconceptions. http://spr.ly/6049PC2tF

Socially responsible/ESG investing isn’t just a catchphrase, it’s a real way for investors to weigh the positives and negatives of how a company does business. Here’s an intro on how you can start engaging today. https://lnkd.in/gXhzhmfT