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Child-lens investing framework

Tideline
This report introduces the Child-Lens Investing Framework, an approach to impact investing designed to guide investors to invest using a child-centric lens. The report provides an overview of the framework's various components and explores its alignment with leading responsible and impact investing standards and frameworks.
Research
23 September 2023

Child-lens investing framework: Private equity and debt investor toolkit

Tideline
The toolkit provides guidelines on investing with a child-lens impact strategy, including a child-lens taxonomy, reflection, contribution, and assessment. Six investors tested and refined the framework with case studies.
Research
26 October 2023

Towards financing large-scale holistic landscape restoration in Europe: Recommendations for EU policy actors to attain inspirational, social, natural and financial returns

Commonland
The report provides financing recommendations for large-scale holistic landscape restoration in Europe, addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, and food and water insecurity. It emphasises the effectiveness of landscape finance in promoting healthy ecosystems, offering practical frameworks for policymakers to accelerate impactful activities and align natural and community needs for comprehensive restoration.
Research
30 November 2023

Clearing the air: A case for investor action on air quality and a practical guide for getting started

ShareAction
This report summarises the health implications, financial risks, and actions investors and companies can take to reduce air pollution emit. It also highlights existing regulations across the world as well as upcoming sustainability reporting standards.
Research
18 January 2024

Adaptation, loss and damage: A global climate impact fund for climate justice

Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN)
This report delves into climate justice amid anthropogenic climate change, advocating for a pilot Global Climate Impact Fund (GCIF). The fund aims to distribute the financial responsibility for the climate change transition based on attribution and contribution studies, employing standardised criteria. The report emphasises prioritising long-term resilience and sustainable development pathways.
Research
27 November 2023

RIAA's benchmarking impact investing series

Responsible Investment Association Australasia
This is a series of benchmark reports providing comprehensive insights into the impact investing market in Australia. It covers investor motivations, market size, and performance metrics, aiding stakeholders in understanding and enhancing their impact investment strategies.
Benchmark/series

A well-being framework for cross-cultural assessment of development scenarios: A case study from North-Western Australia

This research paper evaluates the effectiveness of a well-being framework developed to assess alternative future development scenarios for the Martuwarra (Fitzroy River) in Western Australia. The framework was culturally sensitive and assisted a multicultural group in assessing scenarios. The study concludes that a well-being framework can support structured and transparent communication between culturally diverse groups.
Research
22 February 2022

Financing the corporate climate transition with bonds: A step-by-step guide to issuing a corporate bond to finance the climate transition

Climate Bonds Initiative
This report is a step-by-step guide to help corporations issue bonds to finance the transition to a climate-friendly economy. It covers key financing terms, the issuance process, and reporting requirements.
Research
15 November 2023

Greenwashing: A governance perspective

Governance Institute of Australia
This report provides an overview of greenwashing practices and their impact. The report expounds on the various forms of greenwashing and highlights the need for governance professionals to ensure accurate claims by companies. It also touches on Australia's legal and regulatory environment as regards greenwashing and contains helpful advice on how to manage it.
Research
12 December 2023

Reimagining country investing: A guide to capturing opportunities, managing risks and integrating sustainable-investment objectives

MSCI Inc.
The paper offers insights for global investors on the benefits of constructing a diversified portfolio with country and regional-market allocation. The paper analyses variables such as GDP growth, innovation, thematic and geographic-revenue exposure and macroeconomic risks, while highlighting the role of sustainable finance in the process.
Research
30 January 2024

Roots of Impact

Commercial Research Providers
Roots of Impact is a dynamic organisation committed to advancing social impact through innovative finance solutions. Explore their website for insights into impact investing, outcomes-based financing, and transformative partnerships.
Organisation
2 research items

Impact Investing Hub

Finance Industry Groups
Discover the Impact Investing Hub, your gateway to insights on sustainable investing. Uncover resources, tools, and expert perspectives on impact investing. Navigate the evolving landscape of socially responsible finance, making informed decisions for positive change. Join the hub for actionable knowledge on sustainable and impactful investment strategies.
Organisation
1 research item

Hindsight Consultancy

Commercial Research Providers
Founded in 2016, Hindsight Consultancy advises on climate change, natural capital, and ESG, offering services to entities such as major credit ratings agencies, European asset managers, the European Commission, and the UN Environment Programme. They provide strategic guidance, investor relations support, and market research in the ESG and climate data sector.
Organisation
1 research item

Bluemark

Commercial Research Providers
BlueMark is a company that provides independent verification and intelligence for the impact and sustainable investing market. They help clients by providing data and benchmarks to assess their impact management processes. They also offer verification services to ensure that clients are meeting industry standards.
Organisation
1 research item

Impact Capital Managers

Finance Industry Groups
Explore Impact Capital Managers, a prominent player in impact investment. Specialising in sustainable finance, they provide expertise in aligning financial goals with positive social and environmental outcomes. Visit the website for insights into impactful investment strategies, empowering you to make a difference through your financial decisions.
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1 research item

Parallelle Finance

Commercial Research Providers
Explore Parallelle Finance's expertise in ESG investing, with a focus on gender lens investing. Gain insights from their detailed quarterly reports on women in the global economy. Benefit from their analysis tool for scoring investments with a gender equality lens, complemented by consulting and training sessions for impactful diversity-centered investing.
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