Innovest Advisory’s Post

🚀 Maximising the MIDA DIAF Grant for ESG Adoption in Malaysia 🚀 For SMEs, the challenge often lies in the high costs of ESG integration. But with MIDA’s Domestic Investment Accelerator Fund (DIAF-ESG), you can get the financial support needed to implement sustainable technologies, boost brand reputation, and attract new investments. 💡 We have outlined: - Eligibility criteria for the grant - A step-by-step to the application process - How to leverage the grant for long-term growth Take a closer look and see how this grant can help position your business as a leader in sustainability. Read more: https://buff.ly/3Y8I2ji Stay ahead of the curve and position your business as a leader in sustainability. 🌱 #ESG #Sustainability #SMEs #DIAFGrant #Digitalisation #Automation #Malaysia #MIDAGrant #EliteAsia

Just Transition for ESG --- "Greening the economy in a way that is as fair and inclusive as possible to everyone concerned, creating decent work opportunities and leaving no one behind" Precisely what I-ESG of Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is all about #esg for #malaysia! And, the mode that Malaysian Investment Development Authority promotes #sustainabilityinbusiness, especially for #fdi. MAPAN Pacesetting ESG https://linktr.ee/esgmapan #environmentalsocialandgovernance

ESG Investing has been growing and I can recall in 2018 it was estimated to at $20 trillion in assets under management (AUM) or a quarter of all professionally managed assets around the world. This figure reached $30.3 trillion globally last year, according to a report by Global Sustainable Investment Alliance. Some of these assets have been invested in countries like #Rwanda. The question then is, why would ESG investors continue to pour money in a small and with not-so-great economies of scale like Rwanda? The latest issuance of the inaugural bond by Prime Energy is testament to this growing trend. https://lnkd.in/eV2Da6Cr

The mission of the Sustainable Development Investment Partnership (SDIP) is to move capital at the scale and speed needed to bridge the SDG investment gap in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). https://lnkd.in/gUrspzxy

Did you know only 1% of the world's wealth is currently directed towards achieving the #SDGs? Help change that! The SDG Impact Standards Training Course is NOW OPEN and can equip your organisation to create a more equitable and sustainable future. Developed by UNDP SDG Impact and Social Value International, delivered by The Social Investment Consultancy (TSIC) in partnership with AVPN. Join us to learn: ✅ How to align your work with the SDGs ✅ Effective impact measurement and management techniques ✅ Strategies for attracting investors and building trust Limited seats available! Learn More👇

The European Union (EU) and Angola have made a groundbreaking step with the launch of the Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement (SIFA), the EU’s first-ever investment facilitation agreement. This historic agreement is poised to drive sustainable development in Angola by attracting foreign investments aligned with environmental and climate commitments, making it a key milestone in global ESG and carbon neutral strategies. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/gw_cN5wH #EU #Angola #sustainableinvestment #Seneca #SenecaESG #ESG

In the spirit of #flashbackfriday, the Innovest Team is flashing back to one of our favourite panel discussions this year at the annual ESG and Sustainability Conference. Our Africa Lead, Bakang Tshepo Moetse had the honour of facilitating a conversation titled “Scaling Impact Investments in Africa” between key players within the impact investing ecosystem from the DEG, Phatisa, Acre Impact Capital, Discala Holdings and Kendal:IP. After kicking off on a positive note by expressing a shared optimism about the abundant opportunity to leverage investment capital for the creation of impact at scale in Africa, the panellists identified key challenges impeding Africa’s ability to scale its impact investment sector. As highlighted in this clip, the conversation came to an encouraging end by highlighting key strategies that can be employed to achieve the desired level of growth in the sector, specifically naming innovative finance instruments technical assistance, impact measurement and collaboration as critical. A final golden nugget the panellists jointly championed was the fact that within all partnerships established in support of scaling impact investments, Africa needs the latitude to define its sustainable development agenda in a manner that serves African people and preserves the inherently African value system of Ubuntu. Our question for you this Friday: What are your thoughts on how Africa can accelerate the growth of the Impact Investing sector to achieve positive social and environmental at scale? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. Thomas Meyer, Gwendolyn Zorn, David Rajak, Anja Cawood, Althea Discala CA (SA), MBA, DEG, Kendal:IP, Discala Holdings, Africa ESG, Impact Investing and Sustainable Finance Summit-Southern Africa Forum, Stephen Munyao, Innovest Advisory, Bakang Tshepo Moetse

[𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐖] Produced by UNDP Philippines, with the support of Temasek Trust's Centre for Impact Investing and Practices and the UNDP SDG Impact, the Philippines SDG Investor Map report details the twelve (12) investment opportunity areas (IOAs) identified for the country, covering seven (7) sectors, and supporting the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: bit.ly/491X6RO SDG Investor Maps are market intelligence tools that help the private sector identify investment themes in emerging markets which have significant potential to advance the SDGs that are aligned to government policies and sustainable national development needs. It seeks to address the need for more private capital to be channeled to the developing market, and for the funding to contribute to the SDGs. Private sector investors who are looking for SDG investments can use the SDG Investor Maps to explore investment themes in the knowledge that they are aligned to the identified SDG needs in the country and the government’s development priorities. The Philippines’ Map was prepared through close collaboration with the government and the private sector. More information about the 12 IOAs of the Philippines is also available through the global platform: https://lnkd.in/dtpcjCs

This week, we finally launched the Philippines’ first SDG Investor Map, which aims to drive participation and investment from the private sector. This platform will guide investors/private sectors to identify investment opportunity areas (IOAs) based in emerging markets. Check the 12 IOAs here and discover how you can potentially contribute to advancing the global goals. Our SDG Specialist, Aljo Quintans, will be more than willing to assist if you want to find out more about the platform and the IOAs!

Sustainable Funds Lead the Way in 2023 🌍📈 Sustainable funds achieved impressive median returns of +12.6%, outperforming traditional funds' +8.6% globally, across all major regions except the Middle East & Africa. Regions with smaller AUM, such as Asia and South America, saw even greater margins of success. Key Highlights: - Sustainable funds reached $3.4 trillion in AUM, up 15% from 2022 - The Americas saw the strongest returns, with sustainable funds yielding +21.3% - Investor demand remained robust, with $136 billion in net inflows Sector focus and strategic investments continue to drive sustainable funds' success, underscoring their growing importance in the investment landscape. #SustainableInvesting #Finance #ESG #InvestmentSuccess #SustainableFuture