Policy-Enhanced Impact Investing

As climate challenges increase, we’re seeing a rise in state leadership stepping up to engage in renewable energy development — and it may not be the ones you’d expect. Traditionally conservative, fossil fuel-producing states like Louisiana and Texas are leading in climate action by investing in sustainable energy like wind and solar power. This shift shows that climate action transcends political lines, and it's exciting to see unexpected leaders paving the way!⚡🌱 Read more about how states can take bold steps in energy and climate policy ⤵️ #CleanEnergy #EnergyPolicy #RenewableEnergy #PolicyEnhancedImpactInvesting #States

State governments are already stepping up their efforts to boost clean energy in 2025. With bold new policies on the horizon, states are proving that local action can make a big difference for the environment. At PEII, we’re optimistic about how state-based initiatives can drive the shift toward a more sustainable future.  🌱🌍 Read more about state opportunities coming in 2025: 🔗https://lnkd.in/gJcDCTvW #EnvironmentalPolicy #CleanEnergy #StateLegislation #2025Goals #PolicyEnhancedImpactInvesting #StateLeadership

States expected to be at the forefront of climate action are ringing in the new year by stepping up with bold efforts to drive innovation, create jobs, and reduce pollution. From California to Maine, states are leading the charge on climate policy. At PEII, we’re excited to see how state-level action, aligned with strong advocacy and impact investing, can accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more resilient future 🌱 #Climate #Pollution #PolicyEnhancedImpactInvesting #States #Future

As 2024 wraps up, we’re charging into 2025 with a focus on amplifying advocacy and impact investing for even greater outcomes. Don’t miss our feature in ImpactAlpha’s list of the top 10 impact investing storylines to watch in 2025! 🤩 #NewYear #2025 #ImpactInvesting #PolicyEnhancedImpactInvesting #Advocacy

As we approach year end, we’re reflecting on a year of exciting and meaningful progress 🥳 One of our standout moments was seeing our early partners engaging in thoughtful conversation as part of Sorenson Impact Institute’s virtual convening series. Blue Haven Initiative’s Liesel Pritzker Simmons joined Ryan Werder of the Energy Action Fund, Jacob Haar of Community Investment Management, and Louis Caditz-Peck of the Responsible Business Lending Coalition to share valuable insights and proven strategies for investor-supported policy advocacy. Catch the full recap here: #ImpactInvesting #PolicyEnhancedImpactInvesting #Collaboration #2024 #Sorenson

Catch PEII featured on the This Week in Impact podcast! Join ImpactAlpha editor David Bank as he unpacks insights from his interview with Liesel Pritzker Simmons, diving into the transformative power of aligning policy and impact investing. Check it out ⏬ #ImpactInvesting #PolicyEnhancedImpactInvesting #Policy #Podcast #Engagement #Change

🔍 Impact Investing Case Study Spotlight: the Responsible Business Lending Coalition We believe Policy Enhanced Impact Investing has the potential to transform the way impact investors collaborate with policy, driving meaningful and lasting change. We're already seeing the power of this approach through success stories like the Responsible Business Lending Coalition (RBLC), which demonstrates how strategic policy engagement can amplify investment returns while driving systemic change. Through coalition building and legislative advocacy, the RBLC has spearheaded efforts to enhance regulatory frameworks and promote a culture of responsibility within the financial sector.   You can read the full RBLC case study here and learn more about Policy-Enhanced Impact Investing at https://lnkd.in/gZW2m4vU.

What happens when impact investing intersects with policy and advocacy? A whole new level of influence and opportunity emerges. In Blue Haven Initiative's latest newsletter, Dave Horwich, Founding Partner of LAVA Strategies, and Megan McCarthy, Blue Haven’s Director of Partnerships, discuss how impact investors can maximize their impact by participating in the policymaking process. Key highlights include: 🔹 The untapped potential for investors to shape policy in ways that scale and sustain their impact. 🔹 Lessons from cannabis reform and clean energy demonstrate how advocacy can foster equitable opportunities in emerging industries. 🔹 The importance of moving beyond traditional philanthropy by deploying political capital to complement investment strategies. Dive into the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/gx__wxmx #ImpactInvesting #PolicyEnhancedImpactInvesting #PolicyEngagement #BlueHavenInitiative #LAVAStrategies #SystemicChange

"Investment portfolios can’t exist in the political vacuum and impact theses can’t exist in a political vacuum. So let’s just be honest about that and then say, ‘Are we using all the tools in the tool belt?’" - Liesel Pritzker Simmons in ImpactAlpha today. https://lnkd.in/gHAzik6h

Read more about the vision behind Policy-Enhanced Impact Investing, with this post from Liesel Pritzker Simmons and the Blue Haven Initiative team.