Impact Investors Council (IIC)

🚨Live Now!!🚨 Our webinar on "Impact Integrity: The Role of Independent Review & Verification” in collaboration with BlueMark, has started! Don’t miss the chance to hear from the industry stalwarts and get your questions on impact measurement answered. 🔗 You can join in now by using this link - https://lnkd.in/gZMcjrKu

🌟 Insights from Market Pulse 🌟 In the November 2024 edition of Market Pulse, Nicole Rycroft, Founder and Executive Director of Canopy, shares key insights into the evolving landscape of Next-Gen Alternatives. 📌 In the interview, Nicole discusses the funding constraints for Next-Gen Alternatives, strategies to overcome these challenges, and the rise of early-stage innovative startups in the sector. 💡 Nicole also highlights the critical role of philanthropy and CSR funding in de-risking investments and the pathways Canopy is building with Indian corporates to accelerate industrial decarbonization. 🍀 About Canopy Canopy is a solutions-driven environmental nonprofit dedicated to protecting the world’s forests, climate, and biodiversity. Collaborating with over 1,000 global brands, including H&M, Flipkart, Penguin Random House, and Target, Canopy transforms supply chains to reduce deforestation and advance circular and low-carbon solutions. Through initiatives like CanopyStyle and Pack4Good, Canopy drives the transition, enabling tree-based products to be replaced with Next-Gen alternatives made from agricultural residues and recycled textiles and other non-wood alternatives. Since 1999, Canopy has been a pioneer in addressing the climate crisis with bold strategies, innovative partnerships, and a commitment to safeguarding the planet’s most vital ecosystems. 📖 Access the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/gG6bR9vZ

🌟 Just a day to go! 🌟 Join us for an exclusive webinar, “Impact Integrity: The Role of Independent Review & Verification,” hosted by IIC in collaboration with BlueMark on Friday, January 31, 2025, at 2:30 PM IST! We’ve received an overwhelming response—don’t miss your chance to be part of this insightful session on how independent verification enhances credibility and trust in impact measurement. 🌍 Key Takeaways:  🔹 The role of evolving frameworks, principles, and standards in shaping independent verification  🔹 Insights from Impact Frontiers on key standards like the Impact Performance Reporting Norms  🔹 A deep dive into British International Investment’s approach to impact verification  🔹 A live case study featuring Omnivore’s experience with independent verification  🔹 Perspectives from Upaya Social Ventures on developing an in-house approach to impact measurement and the role of third-party input 📢 This is a must-attend session for asset owners and managers looking to strengthen their impact accountability and enhance their investment strategy. 🚀 Secure your spot now!  🔗 Register here: [https://lnkd.in/gZMcjrKu] Matt Ripley, Impact Frontiers || Paige Nicol, BlueMark || Prashant Maheshwary, British International Investment || Shruti Goel, Upaya Social Ventures || Sanskriti Kapoor, Omnivore #ImpactInvesting #SustainableFinance #ImpactVerification

🌟 6 Days to Go! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that 200+ participants have already registered for our exclusive webinar: "Impact Integrity: The Role of Independent Review & Verification" 🗓️ 📅 Date & Time: Friday, 31st January 2025 | 2:30 PM IST 📍 Location: Online This engaging session, hosted by IIC in collaboration with BlueMark, will delve into the critical role of independent verification in enhancing credibility and trust in impact measurement. ✨ What’s in store for you?  ✔️ Insights into the role of evolving frameworks and standards in shaping independent verification.  ✔️ A deep dive into the Impact Performance Reporting Norms and other key standards by BlueMark and Impact Frontiers, including practical perspectives from British International Investment and Omnivore's and Upaya’s live case study.  ✔️ Discussions on emerging trends driving transparency, accountability, and measurable outcomes in impact reporting. 💡 Whether you're an asset owner, manager, or simply passionate about sustainable and impact investing, this is your chance to gain actionable insights and take your strategy to the next level! 🌐 Register now to secure your spot: [https://lnkd.in/gZMcjrKu] Let’s decode the world of impact metrics together! 🚀 Amit Mehta, Asha Ventures || Paige Nicol, BlueMark || Matt Ripley, Impact Frontiers || Ushnisha G., British International Investment || Sanskriti Kapoor, Omnivore || Shruti Goel, Upaya Social Ventures || Ranjna Khanna, Impact Investors Council #ImpactInvesting #SustainableFinance #IndependentVerification

🚛 Join Us for an Exclusive Session on Zero-Emission Trucks (ZETs)! 🌱  Impact Investors Council (IIC) is excited to partner with the Climate Policy Initiative - India (CPI) for an exclusive session that explores the transformative opportunities in India's growing zero-emission truck (ZET) ecosystem. This session will be part of our full-day workshop on “Emerging Green Investment Sectors in India,” scheduled for 11th February 2025 in New Delhi.  With the goal of achieving energy independence by 2047, ZETs are set to revolutionize the road freight sector, reducing CO₂ emissions and reliance on petroleum imports while driving sustainable logistics solutions.  💡 Highlights:   - Transformative Investments: India is experiencing substantial Zero-Emission Transport (ZET) investments, including $557 million for EV manufacturing facilities and $60 million dedicated to EV truck production.   - Technological Advancements: Industry leaders are driving innovations in battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell technologies for medium and heavy-duty vehicles.   - Global Collaborations: Strategic partnerships with OEMs and global funding initiatives, such as Macquarie Asset Management's $1.5 billion EV fleet solutions platform, are accelerating ZET adoption across India.  The session will be moderated by Saarthak Khurana, Senior Manager - Energy Transition at Climate Policy Initiative - India.  🎤 Esteemed Speakers:   🌟 Ajay Pratap Singh, Co-founder, SwitchLabs   🌟 Sunil Bhatnagar, CXO - Lithium Project, IPLTech Electric Private Limited    🌟 Chetan Bhardwaj, Deputy General Manager, Olectra Greentech Limited   🌟 Ruchira Shukla, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Synapses   📅 When: Tuesday, February 11, 2025   📍 Where: In-person in Delhi  💼 Don't miss this opportunity to learn from industry leaders and explore industry insights, successful business models, and investment potential in the ZET ecosystem.  👉 Register Now and secure your spot to drive the future of clean transportation - https://lnkd.in/gDMMgb6n 📌 The agenda of the meeting will be shared in the comment section below.  #ZeroEmissionTrucks #SustainableLogistics #CleanEnergy #InvestmentOpportunities #TransportationInnovation

🌟 We are delighted to partner with Avaana Capital as the outreach partner for “Avaana-Startup India-NITI Aayog AIM Grand Challenge for ClimateTech Innovation 2024-25”! 🌍 If you are a climate innovator building for climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience, the Grand Challenge is something you shouldn't miss. With this initiative, you stand a chance to win prize money awards, green seed funding opportunities, and more! 💡 The themes of the Grand Challenge and the steps to register are mentioned in the post below. 🌱 Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of this remarkable initiative! Anjali Bansal || Swapna Gupta || Srishti Parikh || Shreya Bhattacharjee

🚛 Join Us for an Exclusive Session on Zero-Emission Trucks (ZETs)! 🌱  Impact Investors Council (IIC) is excited to partner with the Climate Policy Initiative - India (CPI) for an exclusive session that explores the transformative opportunities in India's growing zero-emission truck (ZET) ecosystem. This session will be part of our full-day workshop on “Emerging Green Investment Sectors in India,” scheduled for 11th February 2025 in New Delhi.  With the goal of achieving energy independence by 2047, ZETs are set to revolutionize the road freight sector, reducing CO₂ emissions and reliance on petroleum imports while driving sustainable logistics solutions.  💡 Highlights:   - Transformative Investments: India is experiencing substantial Zero-Emission Transport (ZET) investments, including $557 million for EV manufacturing facilities and $60 million dedicated to EV truck production.   - Technological Advancements: Industry leaders are driving innovations in battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell technologies for medium and heavy-duty vehicles.   - Global Collaborations: Strategic partnerships with OEMs and global funding initiatives, such as Macquarie Asset Management's $1.5 billion EV fleet solutions platform, are accelerating ZET adoption across India.  The session will be moderated by Saarthak Khurana, Senior Manager - Energy Transition at Climate Policy Initiative - India.  🎤 Esteemed Speakers:   🌟 Ajay Pratap Singh, Co-founder, SwitchLabs   🌟 Sunil Bhatnagar, CXO - Lithium Project, IPLTech Electric Private Limited    🌟 Chetan Bhardwaj, Deputy General Manager, Olectra Greentech Limited   🌟 Ruchira Shukla, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Synapses   📅 When: Tuesday, February 11, 2025   📍 Where: In-person in Delhi  💼 Don't miss this opportunity to learn from industry leaders and explore industry insights, successful business models, and investment potential in the ZET ecosystem.  👉 Register Now and secure your spot to drive the future of clean transportation - https://lnkd.in/gDMMgb6n 📌 The agenda of the meeting will be shared in the comment section below.  #ZeroEmissionTrucks #SustainableLogistics #CleanEnergy #InvestmentOpportunities #TransportationInnovation

🌟 A Wonderful IFB <> IIC India Chapter 🌟 🎉 On 21st January 2025, we at IIC hosted our first session of the year - Impact for Breakfast (IFB) with Artha Impact (Rianta Capital): “Building the Future: Opportunities in India’s Impact Economy.” 🌍 We were joined by 110 delegates from Europe, India & other global geographies with a diverse range of stakeholders including GPs, LPs, Advisory Firms, Family Offices, Foundations, Entrepreneurs, and Students. 🎙️ With Opening Remarks from Royston Braganza, CEO, Grameen Impact Investments India, Co-Chair, IIC, and Board Member, GSG Impact, and a stellar lineup of panelists including - 🎙️Andreas Nilsson, Managing Director, Head of Impact Investments, Golding Capital Partners 🎙️Dr. Dipesh Shah, Executive Director (Development), International Financial Services Centres Authority, Gift City 🎙️Rajat Bansal, Managing Director, Lok Capital 🎙️Xerxes Antia, Partner, BTG Advaya - The session was a massive success, with active engagement of the audience in the chat box with fantastic questions and feedback throughout. The entire discussion was flawlessly moderated by Audrey Selian, Director, Artha Impact (Rianta Capital), and anchored by Deborah Keller, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Impact for Breakfast, Artha Impact (Rianta Capital). We wrapped up the session with a heartfelt Vote of Thanks delivered by Neha Bhatnagar, Vice President - Partnerships at Impact Investors Council. 🔍 During the session, we deep-dived into the evolution of impact investing in India, the progress made over the past decade, opportunities and challenges faced from perspectives of GP, LP, and Regulatory lens, and what the future holds for India Impact Investing. 🙌 A special mention to all the delegates who joined in and dropped their questions - you made it very special for all of us. The panelists and we at IIC had a lot to take home from you. 📢 For those who couldn’t join in, you can access the recording of the session here: https://lnkd.in/gqjDGwdX Stay tuned for more as we bring the impact investing industry together! GIRISH AIVALLI || Neha Bhatnagar || Ranjna Khanna || Divya Jain || Esha Saini || Mansi Kanoi || Vidhi Vivek || Vishal Reddy || Prachi Arora || Prashant Saxena || Varun Reddy

BlueMark and the Impact Investors Council (IIC) invite you to what promises to be an insightful webinar: “Impact Integrity: The Role of Independent Review & Verification,” on Friday, January 31, 2025, at 2:30 PM IST / 9:00 AM GMT. 💡 Join this powerhouse panel, with moderation by BlueMark’s Paige Nicol, as they discuss how third-party verification strengthens accountability and fosters trust in sustainable finance and impact investing: Impact Frontiers' Matt Ripley: Breaking down the Impact Performance Reporting Norms. British International Investment's Ushnisha G.: Offering a Limited Partner’s perspective on leveraging verification. Omnivore's Sanskriti Kapoor: Presenting a live case study on their verification journey as a Fund Manager. Upaya Social Ventures' Shruti Goel: Sharing Upaya’s experience developing an in-house approach to impact measurement and management, and perspectives on the role of third-party input. This is an opportunity to learn from the best and gain practical, applicable insights for your sustainable and impact investing strategies. Register here: https://bit.ly/3BYWKkG #impactinvesting #sustainablefinance #webinar

🌟 We are only a day away from our first session of the year - Impact for Breakfast (IFB) with Artha Impact (Rianta Capital), “Building the Future: Opportunities in India’s Impact Economy” and we've already received over 315 registrations! Don’t miss out on attending this informative session on India’s impact investing landscape! If you haven’t registered yet or want to know more, all the details are below. 🌐 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gPZe3diH 🗓 Date & Time: Tuesday, 21st January 2025, 10:00 am CET || 2:30 pm IST