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Annual SDG-related investments are far short of what is needed—nearly $4 trillion, according to recent estimates. Closing the gap will require both harnessing the full potential of the international financial architecture and adapting it to meet future needs. That is only possible through global cross-sectoral cooperation among policymakers, regulators, and standard setters on one hand, and investors, market participants, and project sponsors on the other. Sustainability is one of the four core value Hoonartek and in a very small way we are trying to do our bit thru multiple initiatives. https://lnkd.in/deb_ZAaf https://lnkd.in/dfmdNvf8

🌍 'Impact Investing and the Just Transition' by Impact-Investor.com is an interesting resource that explores the transformative power of impact investing in driving a just transition to a sustainable economy. 🔹 Key Highlights: 1. Competitive Advantages and Visionary Leadership 🚀 Companies with strong balance sheets, innovative management, and cutting-edge technology lead scalable solutions, focusing on quality providers with profitable growth potential through active stock picking and KPI tracking. 2. Biodiversity and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 🌱 Targeting companies committed to SDGs 2, 6, 12, 14, and 15, aligning with GIIN for rigorous impact assessment, integrating intentionality, materiality, additionality, negative externality, and measurability. 3. Climate Change and High Yield Issuers 🌍 Fixed-income strategies focus on engaging high-emitting companies to decarbonise, driving substantial climate impact even in traditionally carbon-intensive industries. 4. Pension Fund Viewpoints 💼 Leading European pension funds are scaling their commitments to impact investments, targeting local impacts and emerging markets, including affordable housing, sustainable energy, and climate solutions, with intentional, measurable, and additional investments. 5. Emerging Markets 🌍 Emerging markets are crucial for a just transition, requiring substantial capital flows to achieve climate goals. Firms like ImpactA Global are financing sustainable infrastructure projects in Latin America, Africa, and South Asia. 6. Private Equity and Impact Investing 📊 Private equity funds are significant contributors to impact capital, focusing on healthcare, innovation, sustainable agriculture, and biodiversity, leveraging long-term investment horizons to steer companies towards climate objectives and inclusiveness. 7. Affordable Housing and Energy Efficiency 🏡 Investing in affordable housing is vital for social equity and sustainability. Innovative solutions are improving energy performance and meeting strict environmental standards, ensuring affordability and energy efficiency. 8. Social Infrastructure and Digital Connectivity 🌐 Sustainable infrastructure investments extend beyond energy projects to include social services and digital infrastructure, improving access to renewable energy and high-speed internet, supporting economic mobility and community resilience. 🔹 Why This Matters: Investing in impact strategies not only drives financial returns but also addresses some of the world's most pressing social and environmental challenges. By mobilising institutional capital and fostering collaboration among governments, regulators, and private sectors, a more sustainable and equitable future can be achieved. Read the full report 👉 https://lnkd.in/eZ3phVPz #ImpactInvesting #SustainableFinance #JustTransition #ESG #ClimateAction #EmergingMarkets #SocialInfrastructure #Sustainability #SDGs

Some €45bn has been invested in blue economy themes since 2015, according to Phenix Capital Group Capital’s latest report. During the same period, the firm reported a jump of more than 530% in the number of ocean-focused funds, including a 3.8% rise last year, writes Danielle Rossingh #impactinvesting #blueeconomy #oceanfunds #climate https://lnkd.in/e473EwP6

The clock is ticking to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. In its latest report, the United Nations has called for bold actions to close the development financing gap, which is currently estimated to stand at $4.2 trillion per year, a substantial rise from the $2.5 trillion pre-pandemic figure. In this Impact-Investor.com article Karolina Adamkiewicz discusses the report, and wearing my Phenix Capital Group hat I highlight some of the headwinds the SDGs are facing. #sdgs #developmentgoals #impactinvesting

So what do we need to bridge the funding gap for sustainability focused businesses? Hearing from a range of participants across the value funding chain. The UK is really brilliant at raising money for early stage innovation for start ups. Problem is that with climate tech when try to scale to the next level, particularly when there are heavy capital requirements. This means the ticket size suddenly jumps beyond the range of the early stage investors but at a time when the larger banks and PE firms want to see a bankable proposition (proven, commercially scalable, viable business model) are not yet ready to step in. There’s perhaps two areas where you don’t have this gap - climate software tech and PE climate investors. Where VC was set up well is with software and the issue is now that you need a blended capital joining up VC funding with massively risk averse infrastructure funds. Where there have been some successes that have been achieved such as Form Energy - a long duration energy storage provider. In Europe, H2 Green Steel has seen a fantastic combination of early stage investment, corporates, governments and individuals to enable a true de-risking scale up strategy. Other examples include LanzaTech and LanzaJet by being innovative with their partnerships and licensing approach. Another way is looking at opportunities that don’t require a first in kind demand. A good example is food and the impact that something like vertical farming can provide with a stepped by stepped approach with a guaranteed demand and significant improvements in emissions and land use all rolled into one. Thanks to Peter Bachmann of Gresham House, Nazo Moosa of Energy Impact Partners, Michael Moore of the British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA), Natalie Blyth of HSBC all moderated by Mark Taylor of CVTC. #sustainability #technology #innovation #esg #vc #pe #infrastructure #climatetech CEN-ESG

If so, ImpactPlus may be the right partner for your meaningful investment. You can join us with as little as €100 per month in a savings plan or a one-time €1,000 investment in supporting exciting projects driving environmental and social change. Discover how ImpactPlus can help you invest your money responsibly and effectively: https://lnkd.in/ewmjTDpy This content should not be construed as investment advice or a personal recommendation. All investment involves risks. A loss of the capital invested may occur. Past performance, simulations, or forecasts are neither a guarantee nor a reliable indicator of future performance. #ImpactPlus #ImpactInvesting #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #Energytransition #Infrastructure #GreenInvesting #Climatechange #Asia #Emergingmarkets #CleanEnergyInvestment #esg #netzero #electricity #biomass

🌍𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 & 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗲𝘀: 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗡𝗬 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸🌱 What an incredible New York Climate Week! We were excited to bring together investors, donors, climate leaders, and innovators to spotlight how design funding and catalytic capital mobilize private investment and fuel climate finance innovation. The event emphasized the power of early-stage climate solutions and the importance of partnerships in achieving shared goals. It fostered exchanges between emerging and more established solutions, highlighting the collaborative nature of sustainable progress. 🚀 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 Jerry Geofrey Mang’ena from Aqua-Farms Organization - AFO shared insights on mobilizing private capital to tackle climate challenges in emerging markets. He discussed their feasibility study to create a revolving fund aimed at raising $15M to empower women-led seaweed farmers in Tanzania, improving livelihoods, boosting yields, and enhancing climate resilience in the seaweed industry. 💼 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗯𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁  Kwabena Boamah introduced the Ghana SDG-SME Fund of Funds, aimed at attracting international and domestic private investments into Ghanaian SMEs. He highlighted the significant opportunities in channeling domestic pension fund investments into SDG-aligned, commercially viable businesses, emphasizing the essential role SMEs play in contributing to Ghana’s GDP and employment. 🌱 𝗠𝗶𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗮 – 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝟮 Gautier Quéru showcased how Mirova’s blended finance model is successfully attracting institutional investors, such as pension funds and insurance companies, to fund land restoration projects. By proving these ventures are commercially viable, the goal is to eventually reduce the use of blended capital and allow private investment to flow freely. 🔑 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀  • 𝗕𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 reassures institutional investors by balancing impact with returns. • 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹: design funding helps mitigate risk, set clear impact and financial goals, and track progress. • Reshaping the 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲 is essential to boosting investment in sustainable solutions. • Success in fundraising requires 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀' 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲—aligning data-driven insights with market expectations. A huge thank you to our partner, Convergence Blended Finance, for co-organizing this event and to Dalberg for hosting us in their New York office. We believe in the power of long-term solutions and, with the right partnerships, are confident we can mobilize capital and create lasting sustainable impact. 🌍💼 #NYClimateWeek #BlendedFinance #SMEInvestment #ImpactInvesting #ClimateAction Guillaume Bonnel Josien Sluijs Leah Pedersen Catherine Bukhal Trang Vandelis Kanwal Rathi, CFA

Simon Littlewood is the CEO of SDG Global Group, bringing over 35 years of experience in capital markets, investment, finance and global business development. He is a recognized expert in #sustainability, finance and developing economies, dedicating his career to fostering innovative financial and sustainable solutions worldwide. Under his leadership, SDG Global Group has focused on two primary platforms: the Sustainable Community Platform and the Finance Platform. The Sustainable Community Platform aims to deploy scalable solutions across multiple markets, focusing on food and #agriculture, #energy, water, sustainable housing, health and wellness and education. Meanwhile, the Finance Platform develops and invests in fintech, digital assets, exchanges, funds and investment vehicles, bridging the gap between #investors' needs and the opportunities in both traditional and digital finance. Simon has been actively involved in the #sustainablesector and #impactinvesting since the 1980s and has been a regular speaker at global conferences on topics such as sustainability, investment, geopolitics and developing economies. His extensive background includes working in business, private equity, fund management, #investment and corporate finance across various regions including Europe, Africa, North America, Latin America, the Middle East, Central Asia, Greater China and Southeast Asia. Since 1990, he has been active in listing and advising businesses on stock markets in the UK, Europe, Asia and the US. His industry experience spans healthcare, clean technology, education, food, retailing, telecommunications, media, technology and financial services. Simon Littlewood will be attending the 185th Private Investment Forum Worldwide, "Future of Energy. Chapter IV," scheduled for August 1st, 2024. This distinguished forum will gather leading figures from the #energysector to discuss crucial developments in the evolving energy landscape. The event will focus on innovative technologies such as hydrogen fuel cells and nuclear energy, exploring these as cleaner alternatives. The forum is dedicated to presenting progressive and #sustainableenergy solutions that are vital for reducing environmental impact. Special topics include advancing cleaner hydrogen production techniques and exploring alternatives to lithium batteries. To register for the event, go to: https://lnkd.in/dRyEMiJk

“The next big emerging market is actually women. [There] is an #opportunity for all of us to work together to build a gender-empowered financial system.” Natasha Garcha, Senior Director of Innovative Finance at IIX, delivered an essential message: #blendedfinance presents businesses with an extraordinary opportunity to bridge the gap between #finance and #development. Speaking at the 2023 ANZ Finance & Treasury Forum in Singapore, Garcha showcased the groundbreaking Orange Bond - part of IIX’s Women's Livelihood Bond™ Series - by IIX and ANZ, as a prime example of this promising opportunity. These #innovations in #sustainablefinance demonstrate the growing appetite for #impactful investments and the willingness of businesses to support the transition to a low-carbon economy. Policymakers have played a key role in driving this growth, with a focus on creating a #supportive regulatory #environment that encourages #sustainable business practices. Read more about the #insightful discussions that took place at the forum: https://lnkd.in/gjbJAirF Zoe Whitton JONAS MILLQVIST Stephanie Vallance The Global Impact Investing Network AVPN The Economist Financial Times The New York Times The New Yorker The Atlantic CNN BBC News BBC CNA The Guardian The Business Times The Wall Street Journal Yahoo Finance Harvard Business Review Bloomberg News

In pursuit of Asia’s 2050 net-zero ambitions, the financial sector is being called upon to support and engage with sustainable development initiatives to effectively catalyse climate recovery. Speaking at the National University of Singapore's (NUS) Sustainable and Green Finance Institute, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat expressed the urgency “to promote more investment…and to bring the expertise of venture funding to the increasingly urgent and important areas of climate transition and sustainability”. It is estimated that more than US$3 trillion will be required to fund this green transition, with government bodies taking proactive strides in investing in tangible solutions that could potentially support the nation as well as developing countries across the region in tackling climate change. Read more about it: https://lnkd.in/gX_a-xdz Together, let's #PowerTheChange and sow the seeds of sustainability for a greener tomorrow. #Geneco #GenecoSG #VentureCapital #Business #Leadership #SustainableFinance #NetZero #Investment