Tag: Impact Investing

M2PV Capital Targets the American Southwest as Its Launchpad for Off-Grid EV Growth

In the American Southwest, electric vehicles face extreme heat, long travel distances, and limited grid access that expose the real infrastructure gaps behind the EV transition. M2PV Capital is building off-grid charging and power systems designed to operate independently in the region’s most demanding conditions.

Nature as Capital at COP30 and how blended finance and debt-for-nature swaps work

Belém in Brazil may be remembered as the summit where nature moved from a side-event to system change. If you are there at the event, Look for bigger blended-finance vehicles for forests and watersheds, standardized biodiversity/ecosystem credit frameworks, clearer guidance on how trade tools like CBAM and deforestation-free rules interact with development and equity goals, and concrete deals in the Amazon and beyond that link restoration to export growth.

Charitable Vehicles for Families: Foundations, Funds, and LLCs

Charitable giving isn’t just about dropping extra change in a donation jar or saying “yes” to a prompt at...

Werner Lanthaler Reveals Why Wlanholding Avoids Traditional VC Models

Most life sciences investors follow predictable patterns: raise funds from limited partners, deploy capital across portfolio companies within defined timeframes, and exit investments to generate returns for fund investors. Werner Lanthaler has deliberately constructed Wlanholding GmbH to operate outside these conventional frameworks, creating what amounts to an alternative approach to biotechnology investment.

AI and the Accelerate 2050 conference

But when it comes to AI, we need some kind of global consensus on a couple of things: what do we define is "good" for the planet, and what do we want the future to look like? Global leaders are coming together these questions and fresh challenges and opportunities in AI.

How the mobility scooter industry is tackling carbon emissions

As part of wider smart city initiatives, the UK is investing in infrastructure that supports electric mobility, including charging stations and dedicated lanes for mobility scooters.  This integration helps reduce emissions by promoting the use of electric vehicles over traditional ones.

Why Neobanks Are the Future of Sustainable Finance

As consumers grow increasingly concerned about sustainability, the banking sector is shifting toward greener alternatives. Neobanks are leading this charge by leveraging technology, reducing waste, and aligning their investments with environmentally responsible initiatives.

Why ESG Investing and Green Forex Are the Future of Finance

Discover how sustainable investing and Green Forex can transform finance. Learn how ESG factors influence currency stability for a greener future.

Beyond Consumer Trends: The Holistic Approach to Sustainable Product Success Ashley Kleckner, SVP, Terviva

Sustainable products must solve real challenges for stakeholders. This means developing solutions that meet consumer demand, enhance operational efficiency, and reduce environmental impact. Companies should prioritize innovative approaches that regenerate ecosystems, optimize resource use, and create value across the supply chain.

How to build a 100-year-company

Kongō Gumi is a Japanese construction company, purportedly founded in 578 A.D., making it the world's oldest documented company. What can we learn about building sustainable businesses from them?

Top 10 Pay Packages for American CEOs

How do you profit from this? Use it as a benchmark of honesty. When a company says in bold print, “we value our employees” and then pays its CEO a gross amount for non-performance and pays employees a living wage, you can understand the limits of his/her words.

How excess CEO pay affects us all

The effects of over-paying become dramatic over a lifetime for any company trying to create a sustainable business of any kind. Real effects include reduction in workers wages compounding into lower savings compounding into lower investment levels and compounding into generating lower income from investments.