Transition Investment Lab

GCFC Enters Partnership with the Transition Investment Lab (Stern at NYUAD) 🌍 The Global Climate Finance Centre (GCFC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the NYU Stern School of Business at New York University Abu Dhabi's Transition Investment Lab (TIL), a research center supported by Mubadala Investment Company and MEASA Partners. This partnership focuses on: 🔷 Developing the Climate Signature Impact Framework, a research-based tool to measure the impact of climate-related investments. 🔷 Organizing executive training and internship programs. 🔷 Hosting seminars and workshops in sustainable finance. This collaboration with state-of-the-art academia marks a significant step toward advancing sustainable finance and evidence-based action for climate solutions. #SustainableFinance #GCFC #TransitionInvestmentLab #NYUAD #MOU #Mubadala #MEASAPartners Robert Salomon Mercedes Vela Monserrate Bernardo Bortolotti NYU Stern School of Business at NYU Abu Dhabi

We are thrilled to announce that Hanan Harhara Al Yafei is joining TIL Steering Committee. Hanan is Executive Director in Mubadala’s Responsible Investing Unit at Mubadala Investment Company where she plays a key role institutionalizing #ESG practices and principles into asset management, new capital deployment and corporate operations across Mubadala Group. Her unwavering dedication to social #sustainability, combined with extensive expertise in the financial sector, makes her an ideal fit for our ambitious goals in the years ahead. Welcome Hanan to the team! Mubadala NYU Stern School of Business at NYU Abu Dhabi #SustainableDevelopment #SocialSustainability #TransitionInvestment https://lnkd.in/dtApPEMJ

“To close the investment gap for the #SDGs and for the just energy transition – approximately $4.5 trillion annually – we need to drastically scale up private capital investment from the institutional investors. […] We have very good tools to achieve this but there are certain barriers to scaling this up,” write Robert W. van Zwieten and Harald Walkate in their contribution to our 2024 Annual Report. “The Mobilizing Private Capital Equation” is a framework developed by their team at Route17, building on the analogy of a music amplifier with four dials, that can be turned up or down to achieve the desired output. To get a better understanding of how it works, read the full article on our website: https://lnkd.in/dgzVufrh Thanks to NYU Stern School of Business at NYU Abu Dhabi, Mubadala and MEASA Partners. #SustainableDevelopment #TransitionInvestment

Thrilled to have joined the Transition Investment Workshop at NYU Abu Dhabi, where I presented Dendra Systems and engaged in thought-provoking discussions on fostering Transition Investment through impactful research. With leaders and investors in climate and sustainability solutions, we explored ways in making sustainable development truly investable. The conversations on how private investors are navigating impact and balancing returns highlighted the powerful potential for innovative and scalable solutions. Inspired by the collaborative energy and excited for the future of sustainable growth! #TransitionInvestment #SustainableDevelopment #ImpactInvesting #Dendra #NYUAD #TIL #UAE #AbuDhabi #DrivingImpact

“NYUAD’s Transition Investment Lab (TIL) third annual report revealed that the financial gap in the #MEASA region needed to meet the UN’s SDGs by 2030 has expanded to nearly $5 trillion annually, up from last year’s $4.3 trillion.” Thanks to Economy Middle East for covering our achievements as Transition Investment Lab for our newly released Annual Report. To quote TIL Executive Director Bernardo Bortolotti, “there is a burgeoning investable universe that offers the opportunity for investors to make progress on the #SDGs while generating positive risk-adjusted returns”. NYU Stern School of Business at NYU Abu Dhabi Mubadala MEASA Partners #SustainableDevelopment #TransitionInvestment #future #economy

In contrast to the politicization of ESG investing, which has been criticized for unclear definitions and unreliable methodologies, Transition Investments are grounded in credible, measurable impact frameworks that ensure both social and financial returns — writes TIL Executive Director Bernardo Bortolotti. His opening piece for TIL’s 2024 Annual Report serves as a walk-through for all themes thoroughly explored in the issue by our contributors: Robert W. van Zwieten, Harald Walkate, Abhinav Mangat, Joywin Mathew, Maja Kent, Sanjeev Gupta, Marat Zapparov. Special thanks to NYU Stern School of Business at NYU Abu Dhabi, Mubadala, MEASA Partners

At Altica Partners, we believe collaboration is key to driving meaningful change. Our Managing Partner, Ebele Okeke, recently attended the Transition Investment Workshop at New York University Abu Dhabi, hosted by Transition Investment Lab. Under the theme “The Great Reallocation: Mobilizing Capital for Transition Investment,” the workshop convened leaders from sovereign wealth funds, asset management, and policy-making bodies to explore innovative strategies for directing capital into socially impactful projects—particularly in growth markets where it’s needed most. Ebele had the privilege of engaging with industry leaders from IFC - International Finance Corporation, Mubadala, ILX, Qatar Investment Authority, TPG, BlueOrchard Finance Ltd, AFC LLC, Temasek, Abu Dhabi Investment Council, ADQ, ALTÉRRA, and Emirates Investment Authority. In a session expertly moderated by Karim Harji from the University of Oxford, discussions centered on a crucial question: How can private investors balance meaningful social impact with strong financial returns? This challenge is pivotal to advancing the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals—a mission we are deeply committed to. The event was an inspiring exchange of ideas and insights, with participants reaffirming their commitment to channeling capital into sustainable, high-impact ventures. A special thanks to Bernardo Bortolotti and the Transition Investment Lab team and Peter Lejre CEO of MEASA Partners for hosting such a thought-provoking forum. At Altica Partners, we remain energized to drive forward these vital conversations and promote investment strategies that deliver both purpose and profit.

What is “ESG fatigue”? Once heralded as the future of responsible #investing, ESG funds are waning in popularity. This emerging trend among investors signals that new approaches are urgently needed. Transition investment represents a fresh approach to risk management and growth, one that holds promise for investors and society alike. TIL Executive Director Bernardo Bortolotti discusses the benefits of this innovative approach on his op-ed for Khaleej Times. Special thanks: NYU Stern School of Business at NYU Abu Dhabi Mubadala MEASA Partners #transitioninvestment #SDGs #future #sustainabledevelopment

Beyond ESG: my view on Transition Investment and the future of sustainable finance #cop29 #sdgs #transitioninvestment #esg

Beyond ESG: my view on Transition Investment and the future of sustainable finance #cop29 #sdgs #transitioninvestment #esg