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What’s new in impact investing and sustainability? Dive into the latest industry insights with this 24th edition, curated by Impact Analyst Inès van Tol. ⌛ The EU is considering simplifying sustainability reporting to ease regulatory burdens, but critics warn it might dilute sustainability ambitions. 🪸 $1T investment gap in ocean sustainability threatens food security, jobs, and emissions reduction despite growing opportunities in ocean impact. 👥 The Net Zero Asset Managers initiative hits pause to reassess its strategy amid regulatory and investor pressures. 📄 The U.S. government is quietly removing climate data from official websites, raising concerns about transparency. Dive into the full analysis below 👇 https://lnkd.in/dxT56PJW #ImpactInsights #Norselab #Meaningfulness Oda Standal - Maria de Perlinghi - Inès van Tol

The seabed is the unsung hero of our planet, playing a critical role in supporting marine biodiversity. Ava Ocean, a Norselab portfolio company, is on a mission to protect and restore this vital ecosystem while driving sustainable innovation in the seafood industry. In this interview, Chief Impact Officer, Dagny-Elise Anastassiou, shared key insights into Ava Ocean’s innovative efforts: 🔹 Leading the OceanGreen project to restore Norway’s kelp forests by tackling the “zombie” sea urchin challenge. 🔹 Developing specialized harvesting technology that balances sustainability with economic viability. 🔹 Using biodiversity metrics like the Shannon Diversity Index to monitor and safeguard marine life in their fishing zones. Ava Ocean is proving that bold, sustainable solutions can drive real change. Read the interview below:👇 https://lnkd.in/dX8j2Cxc #Norselab #Meaningfulness #ImpactInvesting #Growth Ava Ocean - Øystein Tvedt - Dagny-Elise Anastassiou - Anette Grøttland Zimowski - Maria de Perlinghi - Inès van Tol - Oda Standal

Record-busy market and mixed signals ahead: Here's how our credit funds navigated January. Despite January being one of the most active months for primary issuance on record - typically diverting focus from the secondary market, our funds are off to a solid start of the year: 🌱 Our flagship credit fund Norselab Meaningful Impact High Yield delivered 1.19% net return in January, 36.9% since inception (Dec 2022). 🏢 Our thematic credit fund Norselab Real Estate Credit Opportunities delivered 2.48% net return in January, 31.5% since inception (Nov 2023). 📊Market Snapshot Nordic high yield returned on average 0.9%, with spreads stable at 416 bps (DNB Markets). Swedish spreads, which have hovered above the Nordic average since 2022, are now tightening. New issues continue to be introduced to the market and are mostly absorbed. Both funds are open-ended Alternative Investment Funds with monthly subscriptions, tailored for long-term professional investors seeking an alpha-focused approach to impact investments (disclosing under SFDR Article 9) in the Nordic high-yield market. 💬 To learn more about the strategies or access a detailed monthly report, contact Lars Christian Bjørge - Head of Credit Sales - via email: mailto:lars.christian.bjorge@norselab.com. Tom Hestnes - Ole Einar Stokstad, CQF - Shatthik Barua - Line Tollefsen -Lars Christian Bjørge - Maria de Perlinghi - Oda Standal - Inès van Tol #ImpactInvesting #MeaningfulInvesting #Norselab #MeaningfulHighYield Important information: This information is not for release, publication, or distribution, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, in any jurisdiction where such distribution is unlawful. This information is distributed to investors in Norselab funds or to individuals and entities in contact with the company and does not constitute a solicitation of, or an offer to participate in, any investment. An investment in any Norsleab fund carries certain risks, including the risk of loss of principal, and is suitable only for qualified, professional investors who fully understand the risks of such an investment. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. Returns can be negative as well as positive. Prospective investors should review the fund’s prospectus and article of association before making any investment decisions.

With the market reaching nearly USD 1.6 trillion, impact investing practices are becoming increasingly sophisticated. But are we advancing impact, or are we getting lost in complexity? Our Chief Impact Officer Maria de Perlinghi dives into three critical dilemmas impact investors must navigate this year: 📌 Do our sophisticated frameworks drive better impact outcomes—or are we building an "impact bureaucracy beast"? 📌 Can sustainability regulation drive value—or is it becoming a compliance exercise? 📌 Does monetizing impact bring clarity—or oversimplify what truly matters? Read the full article 👉 https://lnkd.in/diBPpfdK and let us know: What will you leave behind in 2025? #Norselab #Meaningfulness #ImpactInvesting #InvestForImpact Erik Syvertsen, CFA - Tom Hestnes - Inès van Tol - Oda Standal - Maria de Perlinghi - World Economic Forum - The Global Impact Investing Network

Thanks to everyone who braved the chilly January rain to join our Credit, Coffee & Croissants (CCC+) investor event yesterday morning! 💡 Keynote speaker Harald Magnus Andreassen of SpareBank 1 Markets shared his macroeconomic perspectives with a sharp take on Norway’s economic outlook and how productivity, terms of trade, and currency move largely in tandem with comparable economies. "Ahead of us is neither H**l nor Heaven," Andreassen claimed. 🔎 Our own Ole Einar Stokstad, CQF shared Norselab's views on the high-yield market; while there is still a wave to ride in several segments, tightening spreads in liquid names call for caution. ✨ Tom Hestnes closed the event with a performance overview, highlighting the benefits of running the strategies in an AIF structure and with a capped fund size that allows capturing liquidity premiums. It was a pleasure spending the morning with you. We look forward to the next opportunity! #Norselab #MeaningfulInvesting #MeaningfulHighYield Tom Hestnes - Lars Christian Bjørge - Ole Einar Stokstad, CQF - Line Tollefsen - Shatthik Barua - Yngve Tvedt - Maria de Perlinghi - Erik Syvertsen, CFA

We’re thrilled to welcome Marte Ramstad as Norselab’s new Communications Manager! 🎉 With a strong background in marketing, communications, and project management—and a passion for sustainability—Marte joins us at an exciting time as we continue to expand our impact-driven initiatives. "Norselab represents a new level of meaning in my career—a chance to accomplish something greater, change mindsets, and contribute to building a sustainable future," shares Marte. In her role, Marte will shape narratives that inspire action and build trust. She’ll lead initiatives like the Norselab Impact Day and the annual Meaningfulness Report while fostering a vibrant community at Thallus, our co-working space. We’re excited to see Marte’s energy and expertise drive our mission forward. Welcome to the team, Marte! 💚 Read more about the news in the link below 👇 https://lnkd.in/dAkfbdf7 #Norselab #Meaningfulness  Marte Ramstad - Maria de Perlinghi

🐚 Founded in Ålesund in 2016, Ava Ocean has developed a unique, seabed-friendly method for harvesting shellfish. The method allows for identifying, selecting, and sorting seafood species without harming marine ecosystems. The company’s technology has reopened the fishery of Arctic scallops in the Barents Sea after 30 years of closure. Key impact stats:  🌱 Impact value creation in 2023: $ 1.18 M ➕ Impact potential: Impact-generating Read the full case study below👇 https://lnkd.in/dAk53g8Y Recently, the Ocean Green project was endorsed by the UN Ocean Decade, placing their kelp restoration project among some of the world's leading initiatives tackling critical ocean challenges and driving positive change. Learn more about Ava Ocean and other impactful projects in Norselab’s 2023 Meaningfulness Report: https://lnkd.in/dz7VqSDf

🪸𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲!🪸 We're absolutely 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 to announce the incredible news that our Ocean Green Project has received official endorsement from the UN Ocean Decade! This places our kelp restoration project among some the world's leading initiatives tackling critical ocean challenges and driving positive change. To us in Ava Ocean and the rest of our fantastic project consortium (see below 👇) , this isn't just a fancy stamp of approval; it's a recognition of how our innovative approach to kelp restoration and restorative fisheries can be part of a bigger solution.  Ocean Green isn't just about solving a problem; it's about creating viable business opportunities through technology, science and knowledge sharing, driving real positive change. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹?  🐚 𝗧𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗮 𝗨𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘀: We're combating the devastating impact of sea urchin barrens, specifically in Northern Norway, where overpopulations of urchins decimate vital kelp forests. These underwater deserts are a serious threat to biodiversity and coastal ecosystems globally and in Northern Norway alone we have lost an estimated 80 percent of them in recent years!  📠 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻: We're employing Ava Ocean’s unique patented seabed harvesting technology allowing for efficient removal of sea urchins, even the smallest ones, crucial for kelp forest recovery.  📈 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻: We're not just removing urchins; we’re transforming them into valuable products! This circular economy approach is creating new economic opportunities for local communities and proving that environmental protection and economic growth can go hand in hand.  🤝 𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵: Ocean Green is a project consisting of partners who are top of their fields of expertise, from both science and industry: NIBIO Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research, The Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA), Akvaplan-niva, Hofseth BioCare ASA, and Across Nature. 👍𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀. #OceanDecade #scienceWeNeed #OceanScience #KelpForestRestoration #SustainableOcean #BlueEconomy Dagny-Elise Anastassiou - Terje Stokkevåg - Øystein Tvedt - Harald Bigset - Geir Ingebrigtsen - Anette Grøttland Zimowski - Norselab - Ocean 14 Capital - Hofseth  

As the new year unfolds, here’s an update on the performance of our credit funds in the closing month of 2024: 🌱 Norselab Meaningful Impact High Yield saw a net return of 1.15% in December, bringing the full-year 2024 return up to 16.2%, compared to DNB Markets Nordic HY NOK Hedged Index*, which was 12.4% for the same period. Our fund has had a performance of 35.3% since its inception in November 2022. The fund invests in Nordic high-yield corporate bonds and is Norselab’s flagship credit fund. 🏢 Norselab Real Estate Credit Opportunities saw a net return of 1.02% in December, bringing the year-to-date return up to 25.2%, and 28.4% since inception 13 months ago. The fund is the first Nordic high-yield sector fund, investing in Nordic high-yield corporate bonds directly or indirectly exposed to the real estate sector. Both funds are open-ended Alternative Investment Funds with monthly subscriptions, tailored for long-term professional investors seeking an alpha-focused approach to impact investments (disclosing under SFDR Article 9) in the Nordic high-yield market. 💬 Are you eager to learn more or want to subscribe to our detailed monthly credit fund reports? Shoot Lars Christian Bjørge - Head of Credit Sales - an email: mailto:lars.christian.bjorge@norselab.com. Tom Hestnes - Ole Einar Stokstad, CQF - Shatthik Barua - Line Tollefsen - Lars Christian Bjørge - Maria de Perlinghi - Oda Standal - Inès van Tol #ImpactInvesting #MeaningfulInvesting #Norselab #MeaningfulHighYield *Nordic HY (DNB’s High Yield Index, Bloomberg ticker: DNBHYH Index) Important information:  This information is not for release, publication, or distribution, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, in any jurisdiction where such distribution is unlawful. This information is distributed to investors in Norselab funds or to individuals and entities in contact with the company and does not constitute a solicitation of, or an offer to participate in, any investment. An investment in any Norsleab fund carries certain risks, including the risk of loss of principal, and is suitable only for qualified, professional investors who fully understand the risks of such an investment. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. Returns can be negative as well as positive. Prospective investors should review the fund’s prospectus and article of association before making any investment decisions.

It's time for 2025's first Impact Insights: Here are the key updates on sustainability and climate action. 🌍 The EU is simplifying green regulations to boost competitiveness, but critics warn this may weaken environmental protections. 🇺🇸 Biden accelerates climate action amid rising political uncertainty, with new targets ahead of Trump’s potential policy reversal. 🌡️ 2024 is on track to be the hottest year ever, emphasizing the urgent need for climate action. 💰 The UN calls for $2.6 trillion investment in sustainable agriculture to combat global land degradation. 🌊 Norway pauses deep-sea mining plans, signaling a shift in environmental priorities. Click below to read the full article 👇 https://lnkd.in/dsdSG3VK Oda Standal - Maria de Perlinghi - Inès van Tol #ImpactInsights #Norselab #Meaningfulness