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The Investment Integrated Project (TIIP)
The Transparency International Initiative Project (TIIP) is dedicated to enhancing transparency and integrity in global finance. TIIP focuses on combating corruption, promoting ethical business practices, and providing resources for financial institutions to integrate ESG (environmental, social, and governance) criteria.
Social Ventures Australia
Social Ventures Australia (SVA) is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to alleviating disadvantage across Australia. They partner with various sectors to enhance social impact through consulting, impact investing, philanthropy, and advocacy, aiming to create an Australia where all communities can thrive.
Navigating transition finance: An action list
This report explores how transition finance can help decarbonise high-emitting activities and other economic sectors. It offers recommendations to improve awareness, clarify transition activities and finance products, and mitigate associated risks. Collaborative efforts are needed to navigate the complex economic, regulatory, environmental, and technological landscape.
Considering social factors in pension scheme investments: Guide from the Taskforce on Social Factors
This final report identifies social risks and opportunities that can be addressed by trustees, industry, and policymakers. The guide outlines frameworks of good practice and materiality assessment, with data sources to support the assessment and provides practical assistance to enable consideration of social factors within their investments.
New Zealand Green Investment Finance (NZGIF)
The New Zealand Green Investment Finance (NZGIF) is dedicated to driving sustainable investment across New Zealand. With a focus on green initiatives, NZGIF collaborates with businesses, government, and communities to promote environmental stewardship and economic growth. Their strategy emphasises innovation, values integrity, and embraces a holistic approach to green investment.
Nature positive economies: Progress, lessons and next frontiers
The report titled explores a six-year global partnership aimed at embedding natural capital into economic decision-making. It highlights key lessons, including the need for systemic change, collaboration across sectors, and nature-based solutions to build resilient, sustainable economies. The report provides case studies and frameworks to guide future efforts towards nature-positive economies.
Broadening the spectrum of investing: Opportunities and demand for investing in LGBTQ+ equity and inclusion
The report emphasises increasing demand for LGBTQ+ equity and inclusion investments in the US, particularly among investors born after 1980. Nearly half of US investors seek such opportunities, but there's a shortage of investment options catering to this demand. Asset managers could profit by developing products targeting LGBTQ+ equity and inclusion.
Catalytic capital: A key to aligning infrastructure investments with climate mitigation in emerging markets
This report provides a roadmap for directing more institutional capital toward climate infrastructure financing in emerging markets. It identifies the importance of using catalytic capital and outlines four themes crucial to its effective use: targeting, speed, support, and analysis. The report offers recommendations for how to address climate challenges through targeted catalytic interventions.
ESG investing in emerging markets – a roadmap towards net-zero
This report discusses the challenges in ESG investing for emerging markets due to varying standards in regulations and reporting. It also covers the importance of sovereign engagement and incorporating biodiversity in investment decisions. The lack of standardisation in data and regulation presents difficulties in generating sustainable investments.
BNP Paribas
Explore the diverse offerings of BNP Paribas Group, a global leader in banking and financial services. From retail banking to corporate and institutional banking, their expertise spans various sectors. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, they provide tailored solutions to meet the needs of clients worldwide.
Oxford principles for net zero aligned carbon offsetting
This 2024 framework of four principles and guidance for organisations and standard bodies involved in offsetting practices. The revised principles emphasise the need for urgency in the reduction of emissions and the closing of the carbon removal gap, while maintaining transparency and integrity in all projects.
RIAA's from values to riches series
This research series gauges Australians' and New Zealanders' awareness, attitudes, and practices around responsible and ethical investing. It provides insights into consumer sentiment and expectations regarding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in investment decisions.
Developing a public private partnership approach to increase financial inclusion for modern slavery survivors in Mexico
This report provides insight into the development of a public-private partnership approach to increase financial access for modern slavery survivors in Mexico. The pilot intervention aims to improve financial inclusion of vulnerable populations, contributing to reducing and preventing trafficking and slavery.
Getting ahead of the curve on dynamic materiality: How U.S. investors can foster more inclusive capitalism
This discussion paper highlights tools and opportunities for US investors to foster sustainable and responsible value creation in order to support more inclusive and thriving economy. It also discusses the risks posed to portfolios by social and environmental risks and how diversified investors can mitigate them.
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a regional development bank dedicated to improving lives in Asia and the Pacific. It provides financial assistance and technical expertise to promote sustainable development, reduce poverty, and foster economic growth in the region. ADB focuses on infrastructure development, environmental sustainability, and poverty reduction initiatives.
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA) facilitates impactful giving by individuals, families, corporations, and foundations worldwide. With expertise in strategic planning, research, and management, RPA guides philanthropic efforts across diverse sectors. Their mission-driven approach empowers donors to address pressing social and environmental challenges effectively.