Key Impact Points: A New Era in Sustainable Investment Private investors are increasingly embracing innovative financial models that link returns to measurable development outcomes. In a landmark move, the World Bank priced a 9-year, $225 million Amazon Reforestation-Linked Bond on August 13, 2024. This principal-protected bond offers a unique structure,
Pegasus Capital Advisors, a leading global private markets impact investment manager, has announced two major milestones: the passage of the Blue Green Bank Act and the signing of a funding agreement with the Green Climate Fund (GCF). These achievements mark significant progress in the establishment of the Blue Green Bank
Embracing Nature-Based Solutions: A Strategic Approach for Businesses The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) defines nature-based solutions as “actions to protect, sustainably manage, and restore natural or modified ecosystems, that address societal challenges effectively and adaptively, simultaneously providing human well-being and biodiversity benefits.” This nature-based approach offers organizations
Green bonds and other debt instruments geared toward sustainability are becoming an important part of global fixed income markets. Increasingly, investors seek to align their portfolios with both financial goals and internationally recognized sustainability objectives such as The Paris Agreement or UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). What Are Green Bonds?
Key Points: Unpriced Environmental Costs: The Hidden Burden on the Global Economy In a world increasingly aware of its ecological footprint, S&P Global Sustainable1, with support from Capitals Coalition, has published new research highlighting the significant unpriced environmental costs generated by publicly listed companies worldwide. These costs, often overlooked, are
Key Points: ESG Under the Spotlight The Sustainability Commitment: In today’s rapidly evolving corporate landscape, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and sustainability are crucial for long-term business success, influencing policies, investments, operations, and employee engagement. As the Middle East transitions from its traditional reliance on fossil fuels, companies are under
HSBC Survey Reveals Waning Global Investor Interest in ESG Key Points: Investor interest in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors is showing signs of stalling as fund managers increasingly prioritize the challenging political and economic climate, according to a survey published by HSBC Holdings Plc. Analysts led by Wai-Shin Chan,
Key Impact Points: Breakthrough Energy Ventures, the climate-focused venture capital firm backed by Bill Gates, has secured $839 million in commitments for its third flagship fund, BEV III. According to a regulatory filing, this makes it the largest climate fund raised so far in 2024, underscoring the growing investor confidence
Key Impact Points: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has invested $40 million in Georgia Global Utilities JSC (GGU) through a certified green bond issuance, marking the largest green bond from a Georgian private corporate entity. This investment aims to enhance the water supply system in Tbilisi and neighboring municipalities, building
Key Impact Points Program Overview Enel has announced the launch of a share buyback program, approved by the Board of Directors and authorized by the Shareholders’ Meeting on May 23rd, 2024. The program aims to repurchase 2.9 million shares, representing approximately 0.029% of Enel’s share capital. The buyback will run
