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Please take a minute to review this Climate Investment Playbook produced by both British International Investment and FMO - Dutch entrepreneurial development bank strategy and impact teams. It provides key parameters for investors to consider and challenge, on the investment strategy as well as measurable performance targets. (Impact investing or transition finance from sustainability-linked debt is no different in this respect, ambitious targets, measurable KPIs and SPTs). Kudos to the teams involved! Also recommended for students in this space. I will include it in my forthcoming class on Impact Investing at University of Melbourne. #impactinvesting #SLBs #greenwashing #climatefinance #venturecapital #developmentfinance

🚀 Hot off the press! We are thrilled to have contributed to the newly released Climate Investment Playbook for VC/PE Investors by British International Investment (BII), in collaboration with FMO Investment Management! 📘 This essential guide dives into the what, why, and how of #ClimateInvesting, offering VC and PE investors practical steps for identifying and assessing investment opportunities in #ClimateSolutions across various sectors. It focuses on all kinds of climate impact, from avoiding greenhouse gas emissions to supporting communities in preparing for and responding to the adverse effects of climate change. 🔗 Access the Playbook here: https://lnkd.in/ggUT-R7u Dr. Chiara Trabacchi

Robeco’s fourth annual survey of 300 investors reveals wide regional differences in attitudes towards climate investing. The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region powers ahead while interest in North America lags behind. The number of APAC investors for whom climate change is central to, or a significant part of, their investment policy was 79%, surpassing Europe (76%) for the first time. #ClimateInvesting #Climate #Investing

Interesting article thanks for the share Darius Nassiry 👍”Meanwhile, the number of investors talking about aligning with science (rather than the market) when it comes to climate investment seems to be growing. Singapore’s GIC called in specialists Cambridge Econometrics and Ortec Finance to model how a portfolio composed of 60 per cent global equities and 40 per cent bonds would fare under varying climate scenarios”👏 Transformations happen when market dynamics are changing making room for disruption and right now with the rise of extreme weather events we are looking at a deep market transformation that is challenging the entire financial system. One thing that is becoming increasingly evident is how critical physical risks are given the near term and non-linear exposures they present. Understanding climate change from a risk point of view is critical as is mapping the impacts on long term business but more and more we need to understand and mitigate against the impacts on short term business. The necessity for financial institutions and the broader financial system to manage the risks and capture the opportunities associated with the transition to global environmental sustainability is sparking lively debate. This is a good thing! It is clear that we need data science to look at climate risk beyond its immediate operational threat but also as a long term catalyst for change. Afterall, the systemic exposure it poses is a threat that’s disrupting entire industries and challenging innovative thinking across all hard to abate sectors. For clean tech success collaboration between the public and private sectors is critical to increase the scale, depth and speed of the transition towards a sustainable economy. What is equally important is until this happens support for conventional energy sources is required and a pathway designed for an orderly transition. Like the article discusses the road ahead is complex but the link between escalating risk and capital allocation has never been so important. This is critical in a world where sustainable investments need to maximize risk-adjusted returns at the same time as we reimagine the relationship between the natural world and the financial system. #sustainabledevelopment #transition #transitionfinance #impactinvestment #data #analytics #sustainabilitycurated #riskmanagement

Let's prioritize adaptation alongside mitigation efforts, encouraging private investment to build a more resilient future. -->Embracing Climate Resilience: A Prime Investment Opportunity 💼🌍 The groundbreaking report : "The Unavoidable Opportunity: Investing in Climate Resilience Solutions." Climate resilience is not just a necessity but a rapidly growing sector. This report equips investors with tools to integrate climate resilience into investment strategies, fueling innovation and economic growth. #ClimateResilience #InvestmentOpportunity https://garigroup.com/news

Climate investing is no longer about awareness or interest, it’s about execution!! We believe it really starts with taking a multi-asset approach to find promising investments aligned with investors’ key portfolio objectives, from managing risk to seizing opportunities. Learn more and find opportunities: http://ms.spr.ly/60439K71U #goldmansachsassetmanagement #sustainabletransformation #ESGjourney

RISKLAB | THE BIG QUESTION | MARCH 2024 More extreme weather is making many investors ask how the potential impact on portfolios can be measured and mitigated. In this new series focused on the big questions for investors, risklab has three ideas for future-proofing your portfolio against climate change – without making radical changes. By Gerold Koch, Head of Sustainable Investment Advice and Xiaoye Huang, Investment Strategist at #risklab / #AllianzGlobalInvestors #risklab #climatechange #TheBigQuestion #assetallocation *** DIRECT ACCESS TO THE DOCUMENT (pdf) ***

Climate Solutions take center stage: Global investors shift focus as green investing booms. ESG Today says investors are shifting the focus of their climate investing strategies, with the majority looking to allocate funds to climate solutions and to strategies focused on ‘brown-to-green’ companies. #ClimateAction #SustainableInvesting https://ow.ly/Zbhh50S2Swv

RISKLAB | THE BIG QUESTION | MARCH 2024 More extreme weather is making many investors ask how the potential impact on portfolios can be measured and mitigated. In this new series focused on the big questions for investors, risklab has three ideas for future-proofing your portfolio against climate change – without making radical changes. By Gerold Koch, Head of Sustainable Investment Advice and Xiaoye Huang, Investment Strategist at #risklab / #AllianzGlobalInvestors #risklab #climatechange #TheBigQuestion #assetallocation *** DIRECT ACCESS TO THE DOCUMENT (pdf) ***

What Is the Role of Climate Scenarios in the Investment Process?: Increased availability of a wide range of plausible climate scenarios can help steer financial institutions away from group think and reduce the long-term financial risks of climate change. #opnecoxpress #wastefree #ecoliving