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White papersAgriculture and forestry offer investors a path to biodiversity
Institutional investors increasingly view biodiversity loss as a systemic risk, yet investing in solutions remains challenging. The theme feels abstract, projects are small-scale and returns are uncertain. According to Karel Nierop, Head of Products & Solutions at Triodos Investment Management, agriculture and forestry offer a concrete way to start. “By linking biodiversity to sustainable land use, we present a solid business case with positive impact and returns.”
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White papersThe overlooked role of small and mid-caps in impact investing
In the dynamic landscape of impact investing, small and mid-cap companies can be powerful engines of positive change. While large-caps often dominate both headlines and portfolios, investors seeking tangible impact alongside competitive returns should take a closer look at the opportunities presented by smaller listed firms. In a recent episode of our podcast series Inside Impact Investing, we discussed how allocating capital to these companies can help drive societal progress while also contributing to financial performance.
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White papersInvesting in nature is investing in resilience
Here in the Netherlands, we have enjoyed 80 years of peace, food security and abundance. We’ve become accustomed to it. It’s almost impossible to imagine life without clean water running from our tap or picking up some fresh groceries. But the rapid decline in biodiversity is putting these certainties at risk, making us unnecessarily vulnerable in times of geopolitical instability.
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White papersScaling up climate finance with smarter climate risk insights
As wildfires, floods, and heatwaves become more common, the world is waking up to the urgent need to tackle climate change. Factoring in climate risk is essential in taking informed investment decisions. Banks, investors, and regulators are therefore increasingly factoring physical climate risks and the capacity of countries to respond to climate shocks into their risk management frameworks.
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White papers“Battery storage crucial for next phase in energy transition”
The volumes from wind and solar power have become so large at peak times that the grid cannot cope. That’s sign of success, but we now need to solve this grid congestion. Fund manager Sonja de Ruiter and senior investment manager Kay van der Kooi of Triodos Energy Transition Europe Fund see battery storage as the perfect solution. This requires enormous investments, in which professional and institutional investors can play an important role.
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White papersImpact investing must move faster
Last year really tested the impact investment market. Anti-ESG rhetoric grew louder, geopolitics became more volatile and capital more cautious. But stress has a way of clarifying priorities. Instead of retreating, we sharpened our strategy and focus, and the result was telling: a continued and growing interest in our solutions. The message is clear: serious investors have not abandoned impact.
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White papers“Impact is not confined to private markets”
Impact investing is gaining ground in the equity markets. Henk Jonker, Head of Research Impact Equities and Bonds at Triodos Investment Management, explains what lies behind this rise and why this form of investment calls for people who look beyond the numbe
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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?
