Weekly Impact Investing roundup from RAO Global
October 11, 2024 - October 18, 2024
1. Global Impact Investing Network Announces New Initiatives to Accelerate Sustainable Finance
The Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) has unveiled a series of new initiatives aimed at accelerating the growth of sustainable finance. These initiatives include the launch of a new impact investing index, the development of a global impact investing framework, and the expansion of the GIIN's network of impact investors and service providers.
https://greenmoney.com/faith-and-finance-new-horizons-for-2024/
2. BlackRock Launches New Impact Investing Fund
BlackRock, one of the world's largest asset managers, has launched a new impact investing fund focused on investing in companies that are making a positive contribution to society and the environment. The fund will invest in companies across a range of sectors, including renewable energy, healthcare, and education.
https://edtechconferences.london/blackrock-launches-blackrock-impact-bond-fund/
3. Impact Investing Gains Momentum in Emerging Markets
Impact investing is gaining traction in emerging markets, as investors increasingly recognize the opportunities for both financial returns and positive social and environmental impact. A new report highlights the growth of impact investing in emerging markets and the role that local impact funds are playing in driving sustainable development.
Impact Investing Gains Momentum in Emerging Markets
4. UN Launches New Platform for Impact Investing
The United Nations has launched a new online platform designed to connect impact investors with sustainable development projects around the world. The platform provides information on investment opportunities, impact metrics, and case studies of successful impact investments.
UN Launches New Platform for Impact Investing
5. Impact Investing and Climate Change: A Powerful Partnership
A new study explores the role of impact investing in addressing climate change. The study finds that impact investors are increasingly focused on supporting climate-related investments, such as renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and climate adaptation projects.
Impact Investing and Climate Change: A Powerful Partnership
6. The Rise of Impact Bonds: A New Frontier in Social Finance
Impact bonds, a pay-for-success financing model, are gaining popularity as a way to address social and environmental challenges. A recent report highlights the growth of the impact bond market and the potential for this innovative financing mechanism to drive positive change.
The Rise of Impact Bonds: A New Frontier in Social Finance
7. Impact Investing and the Millennial Generation: A Growing Force for Change
The millennial generation is increasingly driving the demand for responsible and sustainable investments. A recent study explores the values and preferences of millennial investors and highlights how they are shaping the future of impact investing.
Impact Investing and the Millennial Generation: A Growing Force for Chang
Conclusion
As these stories demonstrate, impact investing is a dynamic and rapidly evolving field. By investing in companies and projects that are making a positive difference, investors can generate financial returns while also contributing to a more sustainable and equitable future.
We encourage you to explore these stories further and consider how impact investing can align with your investment goals.
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