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Launching our Just Transition Criteria – a new practical investor tool
Backed by 21 global financial institutions, the Impact Investing Institute launches ‘first of its kind’ practical tool for fund managers who want to invest in a transition to a net zero world that prioritises the needs of the planet and the people living on it.
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In Conversation with Dame Elizabeth Corley and Nick Ring
In this episode of our In Conversation series, our Chair, Dame Elizabeth Corley, spoke to Nick Ring, Chief Executive Officer, EMEA of Columbia Threadneedle Investments to discuss their pioneering work in launching the UK’s first Social Bond Fund in 2014, their journey to develop the social investment market and champion impact investing, and the company’s…
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Public consultation on criteria for Just Transition financing vehicles
The Just Transition Criteria aim to help investors develop investment products that support the delivery of a fair and inclusive transition to net zero. By using the Criteria, investors can respond to the growing demand for sustainable finance products and gain visibility and differentiation in the market space.
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Q&A – A Just Transition to a net zero economy
Our Programme Manager for International Development David Krivanek answers questions about a Just Transition to a net zero economy. This Q&A was first published as a Pioneers Post’s article in September 2022.
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We are pleased and grateful to receive support from Catalytic Capital Consortium for our work on a Just Transition.
As part of our Just Transition Finance Challenge we will work on increasing the capacity of catalytic capital providers and local managers in the Global South to develop and launch financial products that can attract institutional capital for a Just Transition at scale.
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Leading global financial services firms join the Finance for Impact summit to back fair and inclusive Net Zero Transition
Today the City of London Corporation will host the Finance for Impact Summit alongside its partners the Impact Investing Institute (III) and KPMG, at which financial services firms with more than £3.6 trillion of assets and assets under management will announce their participation in a Just Transition Finance Challenge.
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Press release: HM Treasury launches UK Transition Plan Taskforce with Impact Investing Institute as a member of its Delivery Group
We warmly welcome HM Treasury’s launch of the UK Transition Plan Taskforce and look forward to working as part of the Taskforce’s Delivery Group to develop the gold standard for UK companies’ climate transition plans.
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Press Release: Impact Taskforce calls on G7 to take urgent action to mobilise more institutional capital for a just and inclusive transition to net zero
The Impact Taskforce, the independent, industry-led taskforce supported by the G7 Presidency, has released its recommendations aimed at financing a Just Transition to a climate-secure future for all. The recommendations are focused on transforming the quality and transparency of information on the impact of investment decisions and deploying financing, especially in emerging markets, that delivers…
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Press Release: G7 Impact Taskforce announces membership
The Impact Taskforce, established under the UK’s 2021 presidency of the G7, is pleased to announce the group’s members. The new Taskforce is composed of global leaders from the world of business, public policy, and the social sector, including senior figures from BlackRock, Temasek, Schroders, Mahindra Group, Morgan Stanley, S&P Global, BASF, the World Bank,…
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Press Release: UK backs Impact Taskforce under its G7 presidency led by the Impact Investing Institute and the Global Steering Group for Impact Investment
UK creates Impact Taskforce under its G7 presidency led by the Global Steering Group for Impact Investment and the UK’s Impact Investing Institute. The new initiative will focus on fostering and facilitating discussions and recommendations around impact transparency, integrity, and trust.
