Sustainability’s Post

Investing in sustainability is gaining traction, as it’s not just good for the planet. Historically, many believed that socially responsible investing meant sacrificing profits. However, this view is changing. Studies and expert opinions suggest that companies with significant ESG practices manage risks better and seize long-term opportunities, making them attractive investment options (you can read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/d8FjssqN) For instance, sustainable investments help mitigate risks related to extreme weather, regulatory changes, and carbon taxes. As more countries enforce sustainability regulations, investments will likely flow towards companies with robust sustainability disclosures. I believe in the power of sustainable investments to drive positive change and generate financial returns. My mission at ConduitIMPACT, together with Conduit Group, is to support projects that address critical global challenges while providing value to our investors. We help create a resilient and prosperous future by investing in green technologies and sustainable initiatives. If you’re interested in learning more about how sustainable investments can benefit your portfolio and the planet, message me here or email me at janne@conduit.group.

Interesting panel at the Dublin ESG Autumn Summit 2024 on finance’s role in sustainable business transformation. Key takeaways for me: - Billions of Euros are available to invest in sustainable initiatives, from the investment community. - Not just for carbon reduction initiatives, but across all the topics of E, S and G, and for smaller and bigger projects. - Also important to disinvest from unsustainable investments, and redeploy these funds to sustainable investments - where is your own pension invested? - It is common sense that a sustainable company will perform better overall - a myth that sustainability is unprofitable. - In just 3 years we now have gone from almost zero to more than half public companies having a science-based net zero strategy - this is mostly in response to shareholders and customer expectations. - The thesis is a business will do better if it does ‘good’.

How CFOs use sustainability goals to drive investments

Most people think that sustainability is just something to care about from a regulatory perspective. But this is not the case. In fact, it’s equally important for maintaining healthy investor relations. Here’s what Martina Prox observes: It’s no secret that long-term and institutional investors are trying to make sure that they’re investments aren’t too risky. But the sustainability transformation brought up a whole new group of investors. They’re called impact investors. They specifically look for green organizations or investment funds. There are even different types of green investment funds: 1. Dark Green funds: These have the strongest sustainability criteria. They might even require a pathway towards net zero. 2. Light Green funds: Less strict, but still require a sustainability report. Investors are driving sustainability reporting forward. We're seeing them push for more context-based reporting as risk assessment becomes a bigger part of their rating schemes. What does this mean for you? 1) Sustainability reporting is becoming essential for attracting investors. 2) Context-based reporting might not be mandatory from a regulatory perspective, but it's gaining traction. 3) Investors are raising the bar, so preparing for context-based sustainability criteria is good advice. Anything you’d add?

Sustainability professionals — if you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the things being added to your job description right now, here’s a quick reminder: You don’t have to go at it alone. Within our Change Hub, there’s an entire community of experienced practitioners who are ready to swap insights, exchange resources and share what’s worked for them. With your membership, you gain access to: 👉 A trusted network of global sustainable business professionals who’ve “been there” 👉 35+ jargon-free expert trainings that let you upskill on key ESG topics at your own pace 👉 Continuously curated tools addressing both the “what” and the “how” of driving change We invite you to explore all the ways the Change Hub can support your professional journey in the sustainable business space here 👉 https://bit.ly/3PeipYF

Sustainability professionals — if you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the things being added to your job description right now, here’s a quick reminder: You don’t have to go at it alone. Within our Change Hub, there’s an entire community of experienced practitioners who are ready to swap insights, exchange resources and share what’s worked for them. With your membership, you gain access to:  👉 A trusted network of global sustainable business professionals who’ve “been there” 👉 Expert, jargon-free trainings that let you upskill on key ESG topics at your own pace 👉 Continuously curated tools addressing both the “what” and the “how” of driving change We invite you to explore all the ways the Change Hub can support your professional journey in the sustainable business space here 👉https://bit.ly/3PeipYF

In sustainable investing, corporate engagement is a driving force for change. But it’s no small feat to bring companies to the table and persuade them to improve disclosure.    This afternoon, Barrow Hanley Portfolio Managing Director, Responsible Investing Lead Ross M. Campbell joins a special panel with the Goldman Sachs Sustainability Forum for an important conversation on corporate engagement performance.    The group will examine the current sustainable investing landscape, capture the pulse of asset owners, and share successful engagement strategies to inspire open dialogue and improve education and understanding.

🌿 The Maki.vc Sustainability Report 2023 is released! Dive into this report to discover the progress made by our portfolio companies, and have a closer look at our internal operations and how we incorporate ESG aspects across the investment cycle. The report offers us more than just numbers — it's a valuable resource that sheds light on our portfolio companies' ESG journey, and enables us to offer concrete and relevant support where and when it is needed. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/ePn3Z-BD

Sustainability development workshop!!! It is a workshop which is different from the previous one I have participated in. The speaker is from a consulting firm focusing on service innovation. I have never considered a ESG problem based on consulting perspective. A company should not only put in the resources to solve problems but also get some profit from the solution. After we setup a specific goal, we should review what we have and where we are to come up with what we need. Thanks for the sharing!!! ⭐️講師是來自意集設計的資深經理昱豪～～

Last year, we partnered with clients in 67 countries on 1,720 sustainability engagements. 🌎 Curious to learn what we did? Check out the stories in our 2023 ESG Report ➡️ McKinsey.com/esg-report #SustainableInclusiveGrowth