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Center for Humans and Nature

Issue Focused NGOs & Think Tanks
Center for Humans and Nature collaborates with philosophers, ecologists, political scientists, and economists, among others, to explore the social and ecological responsibilities of humans. The Center's ideas are presented in their journal Minding Nature, the City Creatures Blog, and special events.
Organisation
1 research item

Banking beyond coal: Sustainable development without coal finance

ShareAction
This investor briefing investigates the financing of the coal power industry. Highlighting that bank financing continues to facilitate active development of coal power infrastructure, particularly in developing nations, which is incompatible with the Paris Agreement. Additionally, it provides a call to action for investors to engage with their banks to strengthen coal divestment policies.
Research
30 June 2018

The ambition loop: How business and government can advance policies that fast track zero-carbon economic growth

United Nations Global Compact
This report highlights how building on business leadership and strong national policy measures spur additional investment and action on businesses, accelerating the transition to a prosperous zero carbon economy. This requires an "ambition loop" - a positive feedback loop between business leadership and government policies.
Research
1 November 2018

Over 100 global financial institutions are exiting coal, with more to come

Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)
This report published by IEEFA highlights the fact that over a hundred globally significant financial institutions are divesting from coal projects. It mentions that these major financial institutions, including commercial banks, insurance companies, pension funds, asset management companies, and development finance institutions, are building up the momentum against coal projects.
Research
27 February 2019

Oxfam

Issue Focused NGOs & Think Tanks
Oxfam is a global movement of international confederations that work together to fight inequality and poverty. They work directly with communities and seek to influence the powerful to ensure that poor people can improve their lives and livelihoods, and have a say in decisions that affect them.
Organisation
6 research items

Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)

Issue Focused NGOs & Think Tanks
The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) examines issues related to energy markets, trends, and policies. IEEFA is a not-for-profit think tank which produces knowledge products to accelerate the transition of the global economy towards low-carbon economy.
Organisation
13 research items

Sustainable signals: Growth and opportunity in asset management

Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley Institute for Sustainable Investing and Bloomberg L.P. report highlights how sustainable investing has transformed from a given fiduciary duty into a strategic business imperative in the financial markets. Asset managers in the U.S. perceive this shifting investment landscape as a new opportunity to create increasingly competitive returns and more productive portfolios in the coming years.
Research
19 February 2019

Edwards Mother Earth Foundation: An impact investment case study

Edwards Mother Earth Foundation
A case study of a 100% impact investing strategy conducted by a private foundation with a $35 million portfolio. The report lays out a roadmap similar foundations can follow in pursuing impact investing.
Research
25 September 2018

Edwards Mother Earth Foundation

Other
A private family foundation created in 1997 in the United States with a broad vision for a sustainable planet earth. Philanthropic activities focus on climate change including programs, technology solutions and techniques to catalyse the building industry towards greenhouse gas reductions, and grants to improve energy efficiency and climate wise buildings.
Organisation
1 research item

Russell Investments

Commercial Organisations
Russell Investments is a leading global investments solutions partner dedicated to improving peoples financial security. They work with institutions, financial advisors, and individual investors serving some of the world's most iconic investors such as Boeing, JC Penny, Duke Energy, Caterpillar and AT&T.
Organisation
1 research item

The case for sustainable bond investing strengthens

Barclays
This report is an expanded research study on a previous study conducted by Barclays. It provides deep insight into the relationship between environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors and their influence on credit portfolio performance. In particular, looking at the effect of ESG on euro-denominated and US investment grade and high-yield bond markets.
Research
22 October 2018

Finance Against Slavery and Trafficking (FAST)

Government Sponsored / Multilateral Organisations
FAST Initiative (Finance Against Slavery and Trafficking) works to mobilise the financial sector to combat modern slavery and human trafficking. It provides tools, resources, and guidance to financial institutions, policymakers, and businesses. FAST Initiative promotes responsible finance practices to prevent exploitation and supports global efforts to eradicate forced labour and trafficking.
Organisation
10 research items

BlackRock

Commercial Organisations
BlackRock is a global investment manager and technology provider offering a range of solutions for institutions, financial professionals and individuals. Based in New York, USA, BlackRock is recognised as the world’s largest asset manager, with over US$7.43 trillion in assets under management.
Organisation
2 research items

T100 Powered Ascent report: Insights from the frontiers of impact investing 2018

Toniic
The Powered Ascent report is the second in the T100 Impact Portfolio Series. The T100 Project is a longitudinal study of the impact investing experience of Toniic 100% Impact Network members. The report combines an analysis of investment portfolio data from 76 members with stories of their personal journeys.
Research
31 May 2018

We Mean Business

Issue Focused NGOs & Think Tanks
We Mean Business is a global nonprofit coalition working with the world’s most influential businesses to take action on climate change. The organisation catalyses business leadership to drive policy ambition and accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon economy.
Organisation
2 research items

Toniic

Finance / Corporate Focused NGOs & Think Tanks
Founded in 2010, Toniic is the global action community for impact investors. As a non-profit member organisation, Toniic serves individuals, family offices, foundations, endowments, investment companies, and members of the public, committed to aligning their investments with their values across all asset classes.
Organisation
1 research item
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