All Impact Investing articles – Page 3
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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.
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White papersBlended Finance: scaling capital for sustainable impact
With development financing needs outpacing available resources, attracting private capital into social and environmental projects in risky markets (e.g., emerging markets) is vital. We believe that Blended Finance (BF) offers a strategic solution. Specifically, this investment approach involves the public sector leveraging private money to finance projects focused on achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs) and addressing climate change.
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Asset Manager NewsCharter Hall tops GRESB rankings with five funds in the global top 10 most sustainable
Charter Hall Group (Charter Hall or the Group) has been globally recognised for its ESG leadership in real estate, with five Charter Hall funds ranking in the top 10 funds according to the 2025 GRESB (Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark) results.
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Interview“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 papersThe reality of risk: Unearthed opportunity in growth equity impact
Growth equity impact supports enterprises poised to solve critical societal and environmental challenges. Concerned about an emerging funding gap, M&G Investments has partnered with Phenix Capital Group, a leading global impact investing consulting group, to explore the reasons this gap exists and the implications. Combining M&G research with the Phenix Impact Database, we present a data based analysis of this critical issue.
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VideoThe power of impact equity in building scalable businesses
Impact growth equity is unlocking vital capital for scaling businesses that drive social and environmental progress. With growing investor interest and innovative funding models, the sector is well-positioned to overcome late-stage challenges and fuel meaningful, sustainable growth.
