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Happy to have contributed to highlighting the Nature Positive journeys of our dedicated Built Environment members, sharing practices, lessons learned & challenges, and areas that still need attention. This space is ever-evolving and it's encouraging to see companies willing to share their progress and future directions! Read the practical examples here: https://lnkd.in/e28Zx4RA Ben Welch, Renata Pollini, Priscilla Tan

Rhino 🦏 Bonds; Rhino bonds are a type of financial instrument used to help fund conservation efforts for rhinoceros species. They are debt securities issued by governments or conservation organizations. Konstantin Boehmer does an excellent job describing these bonds in the video below. While it’s true that capitalism can present challenges, it’s often the case that it’s more often the solution.

🌎 Did you know conservative investors can also invest while being aligned with their values? Ask your fianancial advisor for our Fixed Income opportunities in the bond market that can create value for you and our planet! 🌱 #EarthDay #fixedincome #Rhinobond #MackenzieInvestments #sustainableInvesting

While my career as a voice actor may be up for debate – one thing that is not is my pride in the efforts my team and Mackenzie have taken to enhance Canadian investors’ ability to access sustainable investments over the past decade. This 54th Earth Day is themed after “Planet vs Plastic”, signaling two key achievements including Canada’s hosting of negotiations on a Global Plastics Treaty this week, as well as the launch of the world’s first Plastic Bond earlier this year. The life cycle of plastics has long challenged the global ecosystem, beginning with emissions from manufacturing to improper recycling practices. Looking forward, tackling these complex problems will require both global policy and targeted investment. The ability to create quantifiable alpha through investing in impact-focused instruments is something that we should be proud to embrace not only on Earth Day but every day. As a Fixed Income portfolio manager, I began my career managing inflation linked bonds, an asset class which remains close to my heart even decades later, the past few years have reaffirmed that in the world of macro: inflation reigns supreme. While demand side factors can be adjusted through central bank policies, supply side factors are notoriously difficult to impact. As worsening climate conditions and acute extreme weather events threaten our ability to sustainably maintain core food sources, risks to inflation shift to the upside. Volatility from extreme rainfall to droughts has seen surging prices in coffee and cocoa beans. Thanks to our incredible partners in Marketing for your support in the creation of such an outstanding video and for our continued collaboration! 

Double materiality is key to understanding how companies impact nature. The new Biodiversity Module at Candriam Academy explores this concept and how it integrates into sustainable investment. 🌍 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eMM3GCZZ #candriam #investing4tomorrow

The business case for protecting and restoring #nature and biodiversity is growing. KPMG's report provides an overview of #investment strategies for closing the #naturefinance gap. Explore in depth here https://social.kpmg/7kof26 | #ESG #ESGfinance #MakeTheDifference

🌍 Recent research highlights that the food, construction, energy, and textile sectors account for approximately 90% of the global pressure on biodiversity (European Environment Agency). This underscores the importance for investors to carefully consider the environmental and biodiversity footprint of their portfolios. GIST Impact's quantitative assessments offer valuable insights to steer your journey towards a nature-positive investing. Let's collaborate to drive positive change for biodiversity. 🌿 #SustainableInvesting #Biodiversity #Impact

🌍 Did you know that the intertwined feedback loop between climate change and biodiversity loss is expected to have added an extra 0.4°C to the world's temperature by 2100? This startling fact underscores an urgent truth - the world cannot afford to lose more of its natural capital. 🌡️ Recent evidence indicates a significant trend: biodiversity loss is now beginning to tangibly affect company valuations and capital loss. These findings are not just alarming; they are a call to action for every investor and stakeholder. 🔍 I'm excited to share a groundbreaking paper from our thematic investment experts, in collaboration with researchers from Stockholm's Resilience Centre and the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. This collaboration has birthed a pioneering, science-driven model designed to guide investors in measuring and understanding the impact of nature's degradation on their portfolios. 🚀 The time to act is now. We need to start somewhere, and we need to move swiftly. I encourage you to dive into this enlightening read over the weekend. Enjoy the read, and let's discuss how we can collectively make a difference! 💼🌱 #ClimateChange #Biodiversity #InvestmentStrategy #Sustainability #EnvironmentalImpact #ScienceDrivenInvesting #WeekendRead

Double materiality is key to understanding how companies impact nature. The new Biodiversity Module at Candriam Academy explores this concept and how it integrates into sustainable investment. 🌍 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e_h-Xhwz #candriam #investing4tomorrow

The business case for protecting and restoring #nature and biodiversity is growing. KPMG's report provides an overview of #investment strategies for closing the #naturefinance gap. Explore in depth here https://social.kpmg/7kof26 | #ESG #ESGfinance #MakeTheDifference