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White papersEU Green Bond Standard: insights from early adopters
The introduction of the EU Green Bond Standard in December 2024 marks a pivotal step in Europe’s sustainable finance landscape, aiming to create a common language for what counts as ‘green’ and to combat greenwashing. But how is this new standard faring in practice? What have early issuers and investors learned? And what should professional investors consider as the market takes shape?
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White papersSocial impact and a resilient portfolio through Child-Lens Investing
Triodos Investment Management sets new standards in scalable, child well-being investments in small and midcap equities that enhance returns and portfolio resilience.
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White papers“We champion impact investing in public markets”
Impact investing is firmly on the agenda of Dutch pension funds. However, developing and implementing an impact strategy requires a shift in thinking, argue Hadewych Kuiper and Ronald Waals. The myth that impact can only be achieved through private assets needs to be debunked. “Public markets also offer a lot of impact potential. In fact, if you want to accelerate change, you cannot ignore large, listed companies.”
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White papersMacroeconomic uncertainty? Emerging markets surprisingly resilient.
Geopolitical tensions and unpredictable US trade policies continue to unsettle global financial markets. Yet, many emerging economies are demonstrating notable resilience. Economist Maritza Cabezas and Tim Crijns, fund manager of the Triodos financial inclusion funds, discuss how improved local dynamics and increased regional cooperation mitigate the effects of global trade uncertainty. They also underscore the opportunities available to investors who want to make a meaningful impact in today’s world.
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White papersFinance for nature
In an era where climate and biodiversity crises not merely threaten the global economy but life as we know it, the financial sector plays a key role in driving solutions. Nature-based solutions blend ecological restoration with economic resilience and social impact. But what are nature-based solutions, and how can investors engage effectively?
