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The recent IPCC climate report is a serious warning for all of us — and an invitation to make an impact. An increasing number of investors are bringing a climate change lens to their investing strategies. These investors are electing to put their capital behind companies and in funds that are taking action to fight climate change and work toward a net zero emissions future.
As Jean Case recently wrote in Forbes, investors can start by asking four key questions to vet the climate commitments of current and potential investments.
- Has the company you are investing in signed on to a rigorous commitment and started making progress toward that commitment?
- How do a company’s climate commitments and actions compare to others in their sector?
- How does the climate footprint of a mutual fund look as measured by a wide range of metrics?
- Does my asset manager have a strong commitment to net zero goals?
Check out the full article for tools and resources you can use to better understand how your investments stack up.
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| As communities respond to the earthquake in Haiti, turmoil in Afghanistan, and more, we’ve been “looking for the helpers” and are amazed at the impact individuals around the world have made. We want to share this story and would love to see any you’ve come across. |
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| Speeding Up Board Diversity |
| NASDAQ’s push for board diversity got a big boost when the SEC approved the exchange’s new rule. Listed companies will now need at least one female board member and one board member who is a person of color, identifies as LGBTQ+, or is otherwise part of an underrepresented group. |
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| How CDFIs Are Rethinking Lending “Risks” |
| Community development financial institutions (CDFIs) have become increasingly popular investment vehicles as a means of advancing racial economic justice. However, Bulbul Gupta, president and CEO of Pacific Community Ventures, argues that CDFIs themselves still need to root out approaches to “risk” that are rooted in systemic racism from the traditional financial system. |
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| INCLUSIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP |
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| The Current State of Women in VC |
| Research shows that firms with a broader range of networks and experiences often make more successful investments owing to better deal flow. However, in 2019, women’s representation in venture capital continues to lag with women making up only 13% of partners at US VC firms. |
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| SXSW PanelPicker |
| Each year, we look forward to discussing exciting ideas from changemakers across the country at the SXSW Interactive stage. Check out our panels, and be sure to vote before voting closes on August 26th! |
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| Putting Value on Purpose |
| Increasingly, millennial and Gen Z consumers want brands to reflect their values and show loyalty when companies value purpose. If this topic catches your eye, consider diving into our 10 years of research into how millennials choose to engage in causes and movements. |
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