ESG is due for a rebrand, says The Big Issue's Klara Kozlov. Instead of the “tired controversy” over its relevance, the debate has now moved on to how to measure the impact of investment decisions on people’s real lives.
What's gone wrong on 'Planet DEI'? Despite progress on investing for diversity, equity and inclusion, access to capital for diverse founders is still lagging. An intense discussion identified two imperatives to address the 'diversity dilemma'.
ESG investing helps manage risk but it won't change the wider system. How do we go further? Experts Charly Kleissner and Laurence Laplane-Rigal discuss market-rate myths, France's ‘90/10 funds’ – and embracing NFTs.
Most corporate employees believe they could help their firm have more positive impact – yet three-quarters say that's unlikely to happen soon. A gloomy outlook? Not necessarily – especially with growing support for intrapreneurs.
Frustrated former minister who helped birth UK’s social investment policy warns powerful department for business is now falling behind on major global shift towards purpose-led business and ESG.
Bringing more capital to impact is crucial now, and there are four steps the impact investing community can take to make it happen, says the founder and president of Spain's Social Nest Foundation.
As 71 million people head back into extreme poverty, it is investors around the globe who hold the keys to achieving the SDGs. They can no longer ignore their responsibility, warns Global Impact Investing Network CEO Amit Bouri.
Despite some efforts to nurture the responsible business leaders of the future, our education system – along with legislation and business practice – still prevents corporations from fulfilling their broader purpose. What needs to change?
CEO of disruptive asset management firm Alquity and co-founder of One Water Paul Robinson explains why responsible investing and investing in the people at the bottom of the pyramid makes business sense.