Making finance a force for good

What is Altiorem?

Altiorem is a community-built, not-for-profit library and resource hub that curates and synthesises research and educational content on sustainable finance and ESG. Think of topics like responsible investing, nature investing, climate change, reporting & disclosures, and human rights.

There are many barriers to making finance a force for good. Relevant and high-quality information shouldn’t be one of them.

"Financing the transition to a net-zero world is the greatest commercial opportunity of our time." - Mark Carney, former Governor of the Bank of England and UN Special Envoy on Climate Action and Finance

Rebuilding the finance sector

Our library includes impact-driven organisations, research summaries, tools, and volunteer-produced resources on sustainable finance. Members can access credible insights from research faster by prompting our AI chatbot, giving them more time to develop strategies
for change.

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Driving positive social change through co-operatives and mutual enterprises (CMEs)

Expert Guide for: Banking and financing, Financial Advice, Impact Investment, All finance
This guide explores how co-operative and mutual enterprises (CMEs) can produce positive social change, given their member-owned structure. Beyond the case study of Teachers Mutual Bank Ltd, the guide also highlights the scalability of CMEs, demonstrating the versatility of their business structure across financial institutions.
Expert guide
15 November 2024

Are Australian superannuation funds doing enough to address climate change risks and opportunities?

This article discusses how Australian superfunds are coming under increased scrutiny to disclose how they are managing climate-related risks. Since 2020, momentum has built culminating in the recent enactment of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Market Infrastructure and Other Measures) Bill 2024, which mandates large companies, investment managers and superfunds to disclose their governance, strategy, risk management, metrics and targets in managing climate change.
Article
6 February 2025

Introducing a standardised framework for escalating engagement with companies

ShareAction
ShareAction’s report introduces a standardised escalation framework for investors to engage with companies on environmental and social issues. It outlines an escalation toolkit and pathway to ensure structured, transparent, and time-bound engagement. The framework aims to enhance investor accountability, drive systemic change, and improve corporate sustainability practices through clear expectations, reporting, and enforcement mechanisms.
Research
6 December 2023

UN-convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance: Policy engagement guidelines

United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)
This guideline released in 2023 outline principles for asset owners to integrate net-zero commitments into public policy engagement. The framework emphasises accountability, active participation, consistency, and transparency in climate advocacy. Asset owners are urged to engage policymakers to support the transition to a low-carbon economy and ensure alignment with fiduciary duties.
Research
5 December 2023

The race against time for smarter development: To be smart, the digital revolution will need to be inclusive

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
The report underscores the need for inclusivity in the digital revolution, highlighting gender disparities in STEM fields. Women are underrepresented in digital and engineering roles, limiting their access to future job opportunities. Policy interventions, improved workplace conditions, and equitable funding are essential to fostering diversity in technological innovation and ensuring sustainable, inclusive development.
Research
27 June 2021

Green Climate Fund (GCF)

Government Sponsored / Multilateral Organisations
Green Climate Fund (GCF) is a global fund established by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to support developing countries in tackling climate change. It provides financing for mitigation and adaptation projects, focusing on low-emission, climate-resilient development. Funded by governments, GCF plays a key role in international climate finance.
Organisation

GSG Impact

Finance / Corporate Focused NGOs & Think Tanks
GSG Impact is an organisation dedicated to integrating impact considerations into all investment, business, and government spending decisions. Operating in over 50 countries, it collaborates with leaders, investors, governments, regulators, and social innovators to enhance societal and environmental outcomes. Key focus areas include mobilising private capital for public good, ensuring impact transparency and integrity, and building impact economies globally.
Organisation
1 research item

&Bloom

Commercial Organisations
&BLOOM, based in Auckland, New Zealand, is a sustainability and ESG advisory firm dedicated to helping investors and businesses integrate environmental, social, and governance practices into their strategies. With a bespoke approach, they offer services such as ESG readiness assessments, strategy development, and regulatory support.
Organisation
3 research items

Sustainable Development Goals

No Poverty

End poverty in all its forms everywhere
01

Zero Hunger

End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
02

Good Health and Well-being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
03

Quality Education

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
04

Gender Equality

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
05

Clean Water and Sanitation

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
06

Affordable and Clean Energy

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
07

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
08

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
09

Reduced Inequality

Reduce inequality within and among countries
10

Sustainable Cities and Communities

Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
11

Responsible Consumption and Production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
12

Climate Action

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
13

Life Below Water

Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
14

Life on Land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
15

Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
16

Partnerships to Achieve the Goal

Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development
17

Weekly recommendations

Nature investor toolkit: Understanding nature-related risks and opportunities and supporting investors to assess, engage and take action

Responsible Investment Association Australasia
The toolkit helps investors identify, assess, and manage nature-related risks and opportunities in their portfolios. It provides guidance on how to engage with stakeholders, evaluate investment impacts on nature, and explore emerging tools for nature-positive outcomes. The toolkit also highlights strategies to mitigate risks and seize nature-related investment opportunities.
Research
13 September 2024

Aligning corporate value chains to global climate goals

Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)
This discussion paper explores the importance of scope 3 emissions in corporate climate targets. It discusses challenges in current scope 3 target-setting practices, potential solutions, and strategies for decarbonising value chains. The report aims to enhance corporate climate action, aligning businesses with global climate goals while promoting stakeholder engagement for future standards.
Research
30 July 2024

Equity lens toolkit for venture capital investors: Mitigating gender bias within investment processes

Value For Women
The toolkit provides practical tools to help VCs and investors identify and mitigate gender bias in their investment processes. It equips them with strategies to uncover overlooked opportunities and promote inclusive practices, particularly for women founders in the Asia-Pacific region, ultimately fostering a more diverse and equitable investment landscape.
Research
4 July 2024

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