All Impact Investing articles – Page 2
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White papersMeasuring engagement: How to move from passive engagement to active influence
Stewardship is evolving. For years, engagement was assessed by volume – the number of meetings held, letters sent or companies contacted. Today, asset owners and asset managers are asking a more demanding question: did engagement make a difference? In the near future, however, asset owners and asset managers might have more tools to assess engagement quality and additionality, explains Francois Humbert.
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White papersWhy invest in farmland?
Investor interest and demand for natural capital solutions continue to rise—positioning farmland investment as an increasingly valuable real asset opportunity. For decades, agriculture as an asset class has demonstrated its potential to generate stable returns, protect against inflation, and reduce overall portfolio volatility.
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Asset Manager NewsResponse to inflation pressures - Kempen SDG Farmland Fund
The shift away from decades of low-inflation and a highly globalised economy represents a structural change in the macro-economic environment.
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Asset Manager NewsImpact fund Achmea Real Estate acquires 128 homes in Bilthoven for sustainability upgrade
Achmea Real Estate has acquired 128 apartments in Bilthoven on behalf of the Achmea Dutch Residential Impact Fund (ADRIF), with the ambition of making them more sustainable over the coming years. Tenants can expect enhanced living comfort and lower energy costs. This marks the first acquisition by the impact fund, which was established last year.
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Asset Manager NewsBlueberry acquisition strengthens permanent crop platform
The Kempen SDG Farmland Fund has taken another deliberate step in developing a long term platform built around productive farmland and high quality crops. The acquisition of the Pan American and Othello blueberry farms in the Pacific Northwest adds depth to the portfolio and strengthens the Fund’s position in a region known for reliable fruit production and strong local expertise. Together, the farms cover about 312 planted hectares and 405 hectares in total across Oregon and Washington.
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White papersAI’s Hidden Cost: Why Water Risk Belongs on Every Investor’s Radar
Access to clean water may be a deciding factor in who wins or loses the AI race.
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White papersUnlocking value in battery storage
Energy storage is now integral to the evolution of modern grid infrastructure, its rapid rise driven by the transition to renewables and increasing electrification. Batteries are central to clean energy transitions, underpinning COP28 goals… Read our latest white paper on the growing role of energy storage in grid infrastructure today.
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InsightProtecting nature through listed investments
Our natural environment urgently needs protection. As investors, we can help make that possible. Companies can either protect nature or put more pressure on it. In 2026, we will start an ambitious engagement programme with selected companies from our investment portfolio, focusing on two major threats to biodiversity: deforestation and water pollution.
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White papersDecoding data centers: Sustainability due diligence across the value chain
AI is reshaping the world, but behind every large language model and data center is a very real environmental footprint that investors can no longer afford to overlook. Nuveen and the Environmental Defense Fund have teamed up to cut through the complexity, offering a practical, science-grounded guide to help investors ask better questions and manage material risks across the entire AI value chain. Download the report to see what smarter due diligence looks like in the age of AI.
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InsightThe 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 papersBeyond data centres: Could fibre optic networks bridge the AI divide?
If you were asked to name a few standout inventions from the 19th century, you’d probably answer without much hesitation. The steam train, the light bulb, the telephone – all fundamentally changed the way people interact with one another and the world around them.
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White papersA look at the proposed evolution of the SFDR
The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation was created to establish harmonised requirements for financial market participants and ensure clarity around how they integrate environmental, social, and good governance factors into investment decisions, financial advice, and broader and product-specific sustainability goals.
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White papersMeasuring what matters: Impact reporting in listed equities
BNP Paribas Asset Management’s Environmental Strategies Group has published the inaugural impact report for its Clean Energy Solutions strategy. In a world of imperfect data, we describe the reasons for our pragmatic approach to measuring the strategy’s positive environmental impact.
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White papersPrivate equity with purpose: The case for impact investing
Capital markets are continually being buffeted by far-reaching forces that are shaping societies, economies, and the environment. Technological innovation, climate change, demographic shifts, rising inequalities, and evolving regulatory requirements all pose challenges but also create opportunities for forward-thinking investors as economies adapt to disruption.
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BlogImpact 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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Interview“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 papers2024-2025 Private equity impact report: Accelerating solutions for a world in transition
Climate change and inequality remain deeply interconnected challenges. At Nuveen Private Equity Impact, we’re backing growth-oriented, lower-middle market companies driving an inclusive transition to a low-carbon economy, where impact and performance are directly aligned. Explore our latest report for insights on new investments across energy efficiency and circular economy solutions, enhanced ESG measurement, industry partnerships, and portfolio case studies showcasing real-world impact.
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Asset Manager NewsIPUT Real Estate releases third report in its long-term placemaking study, ‘Making Impact’
IPUT Real Estate (‘IPUT’), Dublin’s leading property investment company, has published the third annual report in its five-year ‘Making Impact’ social impact study. This innovative project is one of the world’s first ever studies to value the impact of placemaking on a city neighbourhood over a long-term time horizon.
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White papersPower in Transition: Charting a path to a sustainable energy future through private equity investments
Power demand is accelerating from data center growth, electrification and population increases, while supply becomes more volatile and unpredictable due to extreme weather and variable renewable generation. The widening gap between demand and supply is driving more frequent outages and higher power prices, pressuring household and business budgets while threatening essential services. Bridging this gap requires significant investment on both supply and demand sides, creating opportunities to build a more resilient, affordable and sustainable energy system.
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White papersPrivate equity with purpose: The case for impact investing
Capital markets are continually being buffeted by far-reaching forces that are shaping societies, economies, and the environment. Technological innovation, climate change, demographic shifts, rising inequalities, and evolving regulatory requirements all pose challenges but also create opportunities for forward-thinking investors as economies adapt to disruption.
