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🌍 It's finally here! 🌍 LAGreen's first Impact Report is out, and it's more than a mindset—it's about taking action. Dive into this interactive report to learn how the first green bond fund in Latin America has already deployed its initial capital and achieved unparalleled impact. Since starting in 2021, LAGreen has deployed $100 million provided by the European Union and the German government. This initial capital is now being leveraged with contributions from other investors. 🌱 Curious about how we've achieved this? Click the link in the comments to find out more! 📊🌿 #ImpactReport #SustainableFinance #GreenBonds #LAGreen #InvestInImpact #LatinAmerica #Sustainability 

🌍 It's finally here! 🌍 LAGreen's first Impact Report is out, and it's more than a mindset—it's about taking action. Dive into this interactive report to learn how the first green bond fund in Latin America has already deployed its initial capital and achieved unparalleled impact. Since starting in 2021, LAGreen has deployed $100 million provided by the European Union and the German government. This initial capital is now being leveraged with contributions from other investors. 🌱 Curious about how we've achieved this? Click the link in the comments to find out more! #ImpactReport #SustainableFinance #GreenBonds #LAGreen #InvestInImpact #LatinAmerica #Sustainability 

🌱 LAGreen: Driving Green Investments in Latin America! 🌱 Since 2021, the LAGreen Fund has been a cornerstone in developing the Latin American green bond market. With an initial $100 million from the European Union and German government, we've deployed capital and attracted contributions from other investors. Learn more from our Fund Director, Diego Stapff, as he explains how our deep market knowledge and local stakeholder integration allow us to access bonds often unavailable to international investors. Discover more about our journey and future plans in our new interactive 2023 Impact Report: https://lnkd.in/e45vxvUf Let's drive sustainable growth together! 🌿 #GreenBonds #SustainableInvesting #LatinAmerica #ImpactInvesting #LAGreen

With scale and ambition, we are committed to leading decarbonisation in global trade, leveraging our expertise to build more sustainable practices that reshape the industry. That’s why I take pride in sharing our first Green Sukuk Allocation and Impact Report, demonstrating how the USD 1.5 billion raised last year is driving eligible green projects aligned with our Sustainable Finance Framework and our target of a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030. From clean transportation initiatives like fully electric straddle carriers at London Gateway to the development of green buildings across our operations, this report reflects the confidence our investors have placed in DP World and our shared vision of creating a lasting positive impact on both the environment and the global economy. I invite you to read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dpzywzQU

Unleashing the Green Bond Potential Through our LAGreen Fund we’re proud to deliver on our mission by investing in #greenbonds that drive climate-focused solutions in #LatinAmerica & the #Caribbean. These bonds are not just investments—they are impactful tools with robust credentials, paving the way for a sustainable future. Believe It or Not Latin America’s Future Impacts Us All: The region’s vast natural capital, including its essential rainforests, faces growing threats from deforestation, turning critical carbon sinks into net emitters. The stakes are global, and the urgency is real. A Holistic Path to Progress To address these challenges, we need bold, scalable solutions: ✔️ Investing in sustainable economic models ✔️ Expanding the green finance market, particularly green bonds ✔️ Strengthening resilient capital markets Making Real Impact Deploying capital is no easy task, but it’s the key to driving change. Through our local expertise, long-term commitment, and strong partnerships, we are navigating challenges to deliver transformative outcomes for people and the planet. Let’s continue to unleash the potential of green finance and drive meaningful impact together! 💚 #GreenBonds #SustainableFinance #ImpactInvesting #ClimateAction

On behalf of our investors in the Private Debt IV – Flexible Fund managed by Capital Four, we are pleased to have supported Summa Equity on the financing of the acquisition of Fortum Recycling & Waste - Part of NG Group through their portfolio company NG Group, a leading Norway-based provider of circular solutions and environmental services. Read more on our website: https://lnkd.in/dGBieU7B

🌊Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance's Karen Sack and Ariane Marietta Steins-Meier recently enjoyed a riveting discussion with Genevieve Redgrave from Environmental Finance on the transformative potential of blue bonds!   💼 In this article, they dive into the scale of the financing gap needed to adequately fund ‘blue’ themes, the huge opportunities in blue investments and the Blue Bond Incubator launched by ORRAA to overcome current hurdles and scale the market.   🌊Karen said: “There are huge opportunities, particularly when we look at the transition to more sustainable economies.”   📈 For the full article: https://lnkd.in/dqQjpypP    This article comes hot on the heels of the release of our work with Minderoo Foundation and CALLUND CONSULTING LIMITED on the need for a Blue Bond Incubator and the potential value of regenerative and sustainable blue bonds to 2030: $550billion/year. Yes, you read it right here! For more details, check out the comments below.    #BlueBonds #SustainableFinance #ORRAA #EnvironmentalFinance #NaturalCapitalInvestment

Green bonds function similarly to traditional bonds but with a unique focus on sustainability. They allow governments, corporations, and other entities to secure funding from investors who are interested in supporting environmental causes. These bonds have become a popular way for issuers to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability while tapping into the growing market of socially responsible investors. The funds raised through green bonds are allocated to projects that contribute to environmental objectives, such as reducing carbon emissions, increasing energy efficiency, and preserving natural resources. The specific use of proceeds is often outlined in a green bond framework, which ensures transparency and accountability. Got questions? Contact us today at esginactionafrica@gmail.com #GreenBonds #SustainableFinance #EcoFriendlyProjects #ImpactInvesting #ESG #ESGinActionAfrica

The integrity of some of the world’s Voluntary Carbon Markets (VCMs) is a hot topic, with concerns being raised about the rigour of some of the schemes available for investors looking to offset their carbon footprint. However, we believe it’s important to understand the differences in standards around the world – as well as the progress being made towards tightening them. Read the thoughts of Richard Fitton, Investment Director and Co-Head of the UK Nature Investment team and Andy Turnbull, Senior Investment Manager, UK Nature Investment team, published by GRIP Global Relay: https://lnkd.in/e3ui7tir #voluntarycarbonmarkets #VCMs #naturalcapital #carboncode #peatlandcode #UKNature #VCM

What if we told you investing in palm oil might help save the planet? What if we told you to holding onto your coal investment might make the world a better place? This advice goes against everything we’re taught not just as impact investors, but as human beings. Green = good. Brown = Bad. Simple. But if you’re not at the table, then who is? Although it might seem counterproductive to be an engaged investor with brown companies, using your influence as a shareholder or working with the right asset managers can influence their business practices and bring about improvements. In fact, there may even be times in which making investments of this kind can generate more impact than buying shares in established green companies that are already in a strong financial position. “The critical factor is the ability of shareholders to influence the company via their voting rights, nudging it towards realistic reforms such as cleaner production processes or replacing problematic raw materials. If harmful emissions can be reduced in this way, investor impact can be several orders of magnitude greater than with a small eco-firm.” As Stefan Stoecklin puts it in his article on Green Investing.   Exercising your voting rights can enable significant improvements. Additionally, having the right asset managers working behind the scenes to engage with brown companies can generate substantial impact. They can share best practices and develop credible transition plans to facilitate positive change. We acknowledge that investing in brown companies involves complex considerations beyond those discussed here. However, we do believe it's an impactful investment strategy worth exploring. Do you agree? Are brown investments a good idea? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. Maybe you have firsthand experience of initiating positive change from the inside? Stefan and Falko Paetzold expand on the idea in the Green Investing article which can be found in the News page on our website. Well worth a read if you have 5 minutes. #GreenInvesting #CSPInsights #UndercoverImpact