Pride Month may be coming to a close, but investors can keep the spirit alive year round by considering the impact of their investments on LGBTQ+ issues. Consumers vote with their dollars,’ and so can investors. Instead of looking at individual company stocks this week, we’re comparing two exchange-traded funds (ETFs). ETFs are like mutual […]
Vulcan Capital Returns to TriLinc Global to Seed New Global Impact Offering
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Vulcan Capital, the multi-billion dollar investment arm of Vulcan Inc. has again selected TriLinc Global Advisors, LLC (“TriLinc”) to seed the launch of its new TriLinc Global Sustainable Income Fund II, LLC (“TGSIF II”). “Partnering with TriLinc to make investments in developing economies furthers Vulcan Capital’s mission,” said […]
Reducing Racial & Gender Bias Unlocks Financial Returns And Scales Impact, with Daryn Dodson
Daryn Dodson is the Managing Director at Illumen Capital, a private investment firm focused on reducing implicit bias. What makes Illumen Capital’s approach unique is that their work applies research through their partnership with Stanford University, with the intention of creating systemic change to remove barriers that prevent funds from investing in entrepreneurs of color […]
Tim Nash’s sustainable stock showdown: Pepsi vs. Coke plastic challenge
The massive amount of plastic waste in our water systems is becoming impossible to ignore. We know about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, we’ve seen the large amounts of plastic being found in whales that wash up on shore, and we’ve heard about the latest study from WWF showing that the average person ingests a […]
Ten Billion Dollars & Counting: Helping Small Businesses Globally
For more than 20 years, PayPal has been helping small business owners achieve their dreams. In the beginning, we provided marketplace sellers with a secure way to accept electronic payments from buyers. In 2013, we started pursuing another path: providing our small business owners with much needed access to capital in order to grow. So, […]
Learning to Invest With Impact
The Global Development and Economy program at Brookings and the International Finance Corporation held a panel discussion on “The potential of impact investing to create impact. Global’s Interim Vice President Homi Kharas, left, moderated the discussion. April 8, 2019, Washington, DC (Photo by Paul Morigi / Brookings Institution) By Sunny Lewis NEW YORK, New York, […]
A Seed to Stalk Future: Financing America’s Grain Economy
The idea of “nose-to-tail” dining, shorthand for using as much of an animal as possible, has no field-grown counterpart. What about the grains that make up so much of our agricultural production and diet? Where is our “seed to stalk?” Crafting a Sustainable Grain Cycle In Maine, a collective of innovative businesses is making sure […]
Investment With a Conscience: The Rise of Pension Fund-Based Impact Investing
The democratisation of impact investment and the link to inclusive business For pension funds, impact investing is not only investment with a conscience, it’s a stable financial choice that shows steady returns and weathers wider market fluctuations. And it’s what pension holders are increasingly asking for, says Tim Macready, CIO of Brightlight, an Australian impact investing […]
Low Income Co-Living Offers a Solution to the Affordable Housing Crisis
Call it a co-op for renters, or boarding house 2.0. Startup PadSplit, based in Atlanta, has a novel approach to solving the affordable housing crisis: shared homes, with private bedrooms for residents (or members, as they’re called), fixed utility costs and a business model that makes it all profitable for property owners. While many co-living startups […]
BNY Mellon Launches Its 2018 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report
Societal and environmental shifts continually reshape the future and present exciting new opportunities for BNY Mellon’s businesses and stakeholders. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) empowers BNY Mellon to invest in these possibilities and use their reach, market influence and resources to address pressing world challenges by allocating resources to have the greatest impact around the world. […]
2019 Best 50 results
Every year, Corporate Knights ranks Canadian companies with an annual revenue of over $1 billion on up to 21 indicators. Below is the Best 50 summary chart for 2019, including the clean revenue result for each company, which is percentile-ranked against industry peers and weighted at 50% toward the overall score. For complete scores, […]
UK social investors must address dangerous inequality levels, new report demands
A “big mental shift” is needed among social investors if they are to address inequality – including actively seeking out campaigning groups and other equality-focused organisations for their portfolios. This is the message of Equality Impact Investing: From Principles to Practice, a report published on Wednesday by the Equality Impact Investing Project, created in 2016 with […]
New independent institute to push impact investing, influence policy
A new independent body is being created to advance impact investing and to promote the UK as a world leader in this field. Announced today by the government’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the Department for International Development (DFID), the Impact Investing Institute will be independent of government. It is due to open […]
Invest for better: women lead the way
International philanthropy has consistently been on the leading edge of the movement to use market forces to stimulate sustainable social change. Organizations like the Grameen Bank and KIVA, for example, taught donors the power of providing access to capital to change the statistics of poverty for women and low-income entrepreneurs in far-flung communities, and paved […]
Global Sustain: 4th ESG Responsible Investments & Sustainable Finance Forum Frankfurt 2019
Global Sustain Group (https://globalsustaingroup.com/) organised successfully for fourth consecutive year in collaboration with Forum for Responsible Investment (FNG) & SEB AB Frankfurt Branch the 4th ESG Responsible Investments & Sustainable Finance Forum in Frankfurt on 21.5.2019. Among forum speakers were senior managers from: European Investment Bank (EIB), European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), SEB […]
The road to gender equality
It’s not just a question of giving money or making investments, it’s time for us all to examine our work through a gender lens Long ago, in simpler times when donors roamed the philanthropy forest giving away money to causes close to their heart, often without a strategy or evaluation, the donor I worked for […]
Impact Finance Bulletin: LeapFrog breaks impact investing record with $700m emerging markets fund
LeapFrog Investments has announced the largest-ever private equity fund by a dedicated impact fund manager, raising US$700m. The new fund invests in healthcare and financial services companies in Asia and Africa and aims to reach 70 million consumers in emerging markets. Andrew Kuper, LeapFrog founder and CEO, called the announcement “an important moment for responsible private […]
Trillium’s Ongoing Pressure on Facebook Governance in the News
Jonas Kron, Director of Shareholder Advocacy, spoke on behalf of Trillium and the Park Foundation in support of Item Number 6, a proposal for an independent Facebook board chair. BBC and WSJ covered the preliminary outcomes of the vote. Keep updated here: https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-48472408 https://www.wsj.com/articles/more-state-treasurers-back-split-of-facebooks-ceo-and-chairman-roles-11559233188 The post Trillium’s Ongoing Pressure on Facebook Governance in the News appeared first on Trillium […]
Matt Patsky Discusses ESG Integrated Investing on Bloomberg TV
Boston, MA—On Thursday, May 16th, Trillium’s CEO, Matt Patsky, was live from Boston’s Rose Kennedy Greenway participating in the sustainability segment of the Bloomberg Technology Boston Roadshow hosted by Bloomberg’s Carol Massar. Matt discussed various ESG related topics such as the common misconception regarding the integration of financial performance in the ESG investment process, the […]
What is the Most Surprising Benefit of Becoming a B Corp? (It’s Not What You Think).
BEST FOR THE WORLD. Caroline Wanjiku, CEO of Daproim Africa, accepts the Best for the World award from Global B Corp ambassador Marcello Palazzi at a B Corp event in Kenya. Being Part of a Global Community of Leaders The incredible value of the community itself came as a surprise for many B Corps. Many […]
Jenny Kassan’s Special Formula for Raising Capital
As a business attorney, certified transformational coach, social entrepreneur and finance innovator, Jenny Kassan has been helping mission-aligned entrepreneurs raise capital since 2006. Her book, “Raise Capital On Your Own Terms: How to Fund Your Business Without Selling Your Soul”, offers alternative capital-raising plans for businesses that want to make both profit and positive impact. […]
GreenMoney’s Videos Issue on Sustainable Business, Impact Investing and Environmental Sustainability
GreenMoney’s annual all-Videos issue (May 19) is now online. Check out the lineup of selected short videos on Sustainable Business, Impact Investing and Environmental Sustainability. All here – https://GreenMoney.com The Videos include: • Connecting the Road of the Future: The Ray Anderson Hwy Georgia is a top state for business with its unparalleled accessibility and infrastructure. Through […]
Not All Money is Created Equal: Investment Banker Nancy Rosenzweig on How to Raise Capital as a Social Enterprise, and How to Invest with Impact
Nancy Rosenzweig hails from a rich background in social enterprise. Having been a member of SVC for 25 years, she was part of a special group that sought to bring values and business together early on. She launched her career in management consulting (self-described as a Robin Hood!), where her firm would earn revenue from […]
ESG Investments. The New Investment Mainstream?
Global climate change, the binding international goal for a transition to a low carbon economy under 2 degrees, the recent new EU Sustainable Investment Disclosure Rules, the new EU Directive for Non-Financial Reporting, the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the market driven self-regulation initiatives such as TCFD, the market proof as well as studies that show, […]
Corporate Social Investment Leaders Convene to Reflect On New Era of Action and Integrity
NEW YORK, MAY 21, 2019 /3BL Media/ – Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP) welcomes more than 300 corporate leaders from across the U.S. and around the world to the 2019 CECP Summit: Integrity and Action: Reshaping the Role of Business. The event, held annually in NYC, brings together professionals who drive societal investment strategies […]
Shut up, ask questions and embrace the struggle: Jed Emerson’s plea to impact investors
Impact investing has become obsessed with metrics, strategy and tactics – but we’re barking up the wrong tree entirely, says Jed Emerson: instead of arguing about the ‘how’, we need to explore the ‘why’. Jed Emerson has never been afraid to tell it like it is. Now, after 30-odd years of exploring impact and purpose-driven capital […]
Does B Corp Work for Multinationals and Publicly Traded Companies?
Large companies, including multinationals and publicly traded companies, have many opportunities to take part in the growing B Economy. Some of these pathways include becoming a Certified B Corporation, incorporating as a benefit corporation, helping promote the movement to others, and using the B Impact Assessment and/or B Analytics to encourage key stakeholders to improve […]
Investing In Small Business and Big Ideas: Pacific Community Ventures 2018 Social Impact
Too many people are struggling to make ends meet because they haven’t been given a fair chance. In 2018 the unemployment rate dropped to a 17-year low, yet almost half of American workers are stuck in low-wage jobs; the number of new small businesses is at rock bottom; and race or where you’re born are […]
Regulation Crowdfunding Turns Three!
Regulation Crowdfunding, the law that ushered in mainstream crowdinvesting, turns three today. And while it might not be growing by audacious leaps and bounds, it’s not a slacker, by any means. Regulation Crowdfunding, a centerpiece of the 2012 JOBS Act also known as Title III, allows small businesses and startups to raise up to $1.07 […]
ComCap19 – Community Capital Conference
ComCap19, presented by the National Coalition for Community Capital (NC3), offers a unique educational and networking opportunity for all those working toward equitable, resilient, and engaged communities. Join community leaders, ecosystem builders, entrepreneurs, investors, citizens, and practitioners from across the country to share community capital models, mechanisms, and best practices to grow their local economies […]
Tim Nash’s sustainable stock showdown: Uber vs. Lyft
Not owning a car is one of the best financial decisions I’ve ever made. Car payments, insurance, parking, repairs, etc. would add about a thousand dollars to my monthly budget. I’m fortunate to live in a big city, so it’s way easier for me to bike, take transit, and use ride-hailing apps like Uber and […]
Delivering Impact at Scale: An Interview with TriLinc Global’s Paul Sanford, Chief Investment Officer
The following interview initially appeared in the report titled Private Credit Solutions: A Closer Look at the Opportunity in Emerging Markets, published by the Emerging Markets Private Equity Association (“EMPEA”). To download a full copy of the report, click here. Why is the EM debt opportunity attractive to TriLinc and its investors? TriLinc’s thesis is […]
Investing in reconciliation: the role for institutional investors
The Indigenous economy is a force to be reckoned with – and investors are beginning to wake up to this fact. On February 21st in Ottawa, SHARE (a leader in responsible investment services, research and education) and the National Aboriginal Trust Officers Association (NATOA) co-hosted the first ‘Reconciliation and the Indigenous Economy: The Role for […]
Trillium’s Paul Hilton Speaks at Yale Student Conference for Corporate Responsibility
New Haven, CT – On April 13th, Trillium’s Paul Hilton spoke at The Student Conference for Corporate Responsibility at Yale University. The conference, hosted by The Intentional Endowments Network and the Yale-Dwight Hall SRI Fund, utilized speaker presentations, panel discussions, and action planning to broaden attendees’ understanding of financial ESG integration and shareholder engagement. Among the […]
Money Talks: A Q&A with Bill McKibben on investing in “nothing that burns”
It’s been a busy spring for the divestment movement and everyone working to get big money out of fossil fuels. This week, New York State held public hearings debating the issue of divesting the New York State Common Retirement Fund from oil, coal and gas. Last week, Denver announced that its US$5.3 billion portfolio had […]
Opportunity Zones: A Summary of the New Guidance for Investors
Paving the Way for Impact Investors & Fund Managers to Deploy Capital into Opportunity Zones: A Summary of the New Guidance by Chintan Panchal Since the Opportunity Zone legislation was enacted in December 2017, it has received a great deal of attention, primarily because of the potential for the tax incentives associated with this legislation […]
Jeffrey Hollender on the Green New Deal and Why It’s the Best Vision for Change
Jeffrey Hollender is currently CEO of the American Sustainable Business Council, which has a membership network representing over 250,000 responsible business leaders committed to public policy advocacy. He is the co-founder and former CEO of Seventh Generation, which he built into a leading natural product brand known for its authenticity, transparency, and progressive business practices. […]
What Do Investors Think of B Corps?
What Do Investors Think of B Corps? Many entrepreneurs want to know whether becoming a Certified B Corporation and/or a benefit corporation will hurt their ability to raise capital. The evidence says no. According to research compiled by B Lab, 120 venture capital firms have invested more than $2 billion in Certified B Corporations and […]
Corporate Renewable Energy Commitments Catalyzing Change
Last year, the world’s leading climate scientists sent a clear message: we must cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent in 10 years and transition to a carbon free economy by 2050 in order to avoid the most catastrophic impacts of climate change. One of the most important steps in achieving that goal is accelerating […]
SVC Report from Angel Capital Association (ACA) Summit in Chicago
Authored by SVC Team Member Jill Newbold My colleague Emily Winslow and I attended this year’s Angel Capital Association Summit in Chicago during the last week of April. We saw many SVC members, and met new investors who would like to be a part of our work as well! The opening keynote featured the inspiring […]
Trillium named #44 on the Real Leaders Magazine Top 100 Impact Companies of 2019
Trillium is thrilled to announce that we have been ranked 44th on Real Leaders Magazine Top 100 Impact Companies of 2019. We would also like to congratulate the other 99 companies who stand out as leaders as they grow sustainably and create positive change. This analysis of the top impact companies was a collaborative effort… […]
Using social impact investment to help the money gifted to your donor advised fund go further
Donor Adviser Funds (DAFs) represent a growing proportion of philanthropic capital in the UK with £1.3 billion in UK charitable assets. They are an attractive alternative to setting up a charitable foundation which can be costly and time-consuming. More and more philanthropists are realising this, but fewer are aware that they can also be an […]
Bogle the mind
This past January, John Bogle, the investing legend and “money manager for the people,” passed away after 89 fruitful years. Over the course of his life, he saved investors billions by offering low-cost no-nonsense index funds for the masses via Vanguard, the company he founded as an investor-owned co-operative that now manages over US$5 trillion. […]
Pan-African investor network unveiled
The African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA) was unveiled this month, which has been described as a unique network for social investors to fund innovative organisations tackling the continent’s social, environmental and economic challenges. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the AVPA will be modelled the European Venture Philanthropy Association (EVPA) and the Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN) AVPA […]
Strategic Investor Initiative Releases New Framework for Companies Seeking to Develop Long-Term Plans
NEW YORK, April 23, 2019 /3BL Media/ – Building on a significant body of original research and ongoing feedback from institutional investors, CECP’s Strategic Investor Initiative (SII) has released a template for companies seeking to develop and communicate effective long-term strategic plans that help inform investment, voting, and engagement decisions. According to buy-side investors, the […]
TriLinc Global Ranks in Top 10 of Inaugural ‘100 Top Impact Companies’ of 2019
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TriLinc Global, LLC (“TriLinc”) has been selected as one of the “Real Leaders Top 100 Impact Companies” of 2019. This list, in its inaugural year, was developed in collaboration by Real Leaders, Big Path Capital, B Lab, Bain Capital, KPMG, and Mintz Levin to show that business can thrive as a force […]
When Will Sustainable Investing Be Considered to be in the Mainstream?
“Movements” – what comes to mind when we describe the characteristics of this term are 20th Century examples. The late-20th Century “environmental movement” was a segue from the older 19th and early 20th Century “conservation movement” that was jump started by President Theodore Roosevelt (#26), who in his 8 years in the Oval Office preserved […]
How Billionaire Greed Ruined a Perfectly Good Strategy Called Corporate Sustainability. (Part 1)
Where has corporate Sustainability and its cousins; CSR, Impact Investing, Profit with Purpose, and Social Innovation actually taken us? Some may argue that it’s delivering a cultural shift in how we conduct business and some might argue that it’s a slow process and that we just need more time. But the harsh truth is that […]
Scaling Impact Investment in Forestry – GIIN report
Scaling Impact Investment in Forestry is the latest report released by GIIN. It assesses asset owners’ motivations for and needs when investing in sustainable and impact forestry, a sector which offers both the commercial viability and the scale necessary to stem the effects of climate change. The report also describes the key features, revenue sources, […]
Survey Results: Global Institutional Investors with US$8.4 Trillion in AUM Confirm The Rising Value of Corporate ESG Principles
The FTI Consulting business advisory firm surveyed a set of 130 global institutional investors to gauge the depth and breadth of U.S. assets invested using ESG principles. This group of investors, contacted from May through July 2018, responded that their Assets Under Management totaling US$8.4 trillion was believed to have benefited by the contribution of […]
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