Impact Investing Network
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Welcome to the May 2023 edition of impact investing news in Aotearoa New Zealand and globally!
This edition covers:
- PledgeMe's Introduction to Impact Investing webinar;
- Mindful Money Awards and Conference registration;
- The unveiling of the "Voices of Aotearoa; Demand for Ethical Investment in New Zealand 2023" report;
- New Zealand Green Investment Finance's $2.5 million equity investment in Ruminant BioTech;
- .... and more!
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IIN in the Community
Highlights of the activities the Impact Investing Network (IIN) team and Board have been involved in recently.
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PledgeMe hosted Tan Huynh, IIN Manager, to discuss impact investing: A big "thank you" to PledgeMe for hosting Tan, who broke down what impact investing means, and how impact investing is growing in New Zealand. They also explained PledgeMe's involvement in the space.
Missed out on their kōrero? Listen to the recording here. (39 minutes)
Justine Sefton, IIN Deputy Chair, discusses the evolution of finance, from profit to purpose, at the CFA Society NZ Investment Conference: Justine was joined by other industry leaders, John Horrell, Barry Coates and Maria English who discussed principles of ‘impact investments’ - internationally and in Aotearoa NZ, how to distinguish impact from other ‘responsible’ or ‘sustainable’ investment strategies, impact in listed markets, measurement and more.
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Events and Programmes
Discover the latest trends and connect with the impact investing community at these events and programmes.
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Mindful Money Conference and Awards 2023
The Conference aims to engage participants in exploring strategies for the investment sector to meet the challenge of funding climate solutions.
Following the conference, the third annual Mindful Money Awards ceremony will take place, honouring funds and individuals leading the responsible investing movement and and positioning impact investing at the progressive forefront.
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University of Otago: Navigating a Way Forward - Science-based climate policies: Experts from different fields, across science and policy, are invited to collaborate and discuss how they can address climate change issues based on scientific evidence.
James Shaw, Minister of Climate Change, and Nina Obermaier, European Union Ambassador, will feature as speakers!
When: 29th June 2023 - 8.30am - 5pm NZST
Where: Wellington
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Responsible Investment Aotearoa New Zealand 2023
Registration is now open for the largest sustainable business and responsible investment event in New Zealand: RI Aotearoa NZ 2023.
RI Aotearoa NZ 2023 brings together sustainability leaders with industry practitioners to learn how to rise to the top and demonstrate best practice in this burgeoning industry. Guaranteed to inform you on the emerging issues and trends in sustainable finance, RI Aotearoa NZ 2023 is about harnessing capital to deliver for people and planet.
Get your early bird tickets today!
When: Tuesday 8th August 2023 - 8am - 7pm NZST
Where: Aotea Centre (Hunua & Waitākere rooms) Auckland
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Past event: Voices of Aotearoa, Demand for Ethical Investment in New Zealand 2023
What do New Zealanders really think about ethical, responsible and impact investment? Where do they want their funds invested? How important is climate change?
Listen to the exclusive unveiling of the latest annual report, "Voices of Aotearoa: Demand for Ethical Investment in New Zealand 2023", a collaboration between Mindful Money and the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA).
Watch the recording, or read the report, here.
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New Zealand Green Investment Finance (NZGIF) has made a $2.5 million equity investment in Ruminant BioTech: Ruminant BioTech (RBT) is an innovative agri-tech company that has developed a sustained release methane inhibitor for livestock, designed to achieve significant methane reductions. This investment will accelerate the growth of a company developing decarbonisation solutions for our largest emitting sector – agriculture. Read more.
Eight incredible entrepreneurs, from concrete innovators to paint enthusiasts, pitch to a large audience of investors: Hosted by Invest New Zealand, the InvestHer event highlighted how each founder is creating a positive social and environmental impact from right here in Aotearoa New Zealand. Read more about the event and the companies who pitched here.
Financial advisers face greater expectations around ethical investing in New Zealand: Public expectations that financial advisers should know about ethical investment and incorporate client values into their advice are on the rise. Read more.
How New Zealand Super Fund’s sustainable strategy is working: “It doesn’t just consider how ESG considerations impact our portfolio, but it also incorporates the notion of the impact of our investments on society and the environment." - Charles Hyde, Head of Asset Allocation. Read more.
The Government allocates $1.9b towards the Climate Emergency Response Fund in Budget 2023: The CERF supports New Zealand’s climate change objectives by providing dedicated funding to initiatives that support the transition to a low-emissions and climate-resilient economy. Read more.
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Public Equities, The Case for Impact at Scale: Listen to leaders from BlackRock, UBS, Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) and more as they share their perspectives on sustainable investment strategies, at a time of growing scrutiny. Is it time to elevate public equities into the impact consciousness? Watch here.
World Economic Forum Report: Private Market Impact Investing, A Turning Point: The products on offer have increased, limited partners’ demand is accelerating, and the industry is beginning to converge on best practices and means of management and measurement. Read more.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Anti-ESG Rules into Law: a series of sweeping anti-ESG measures were signed into law earlier in the month. The new law blocks the use of ESG in all decisions at the state and local level. Read more.
Asset owners across Asia Pacific (APAC) are rethinking markets, reallocating portfolios and responsibly investing: Institutional asset owners are reframing the future and preparing their portfolios for a market regime that differs dramatically from recent decades, according to Nuveen. Read the full report here, or read a summary here.
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Education
A selection of impact investing educational research and resources.
Responsible Investing: the voyage so far.
Did you know that the roots of responsible investing arose from negatively screened investments at religious organisations? Andy Mahony, an Investment Consultant at Research IP, runs through how responsible investing became what it is today. Read more.
Insult to Injury: Natural Disasters and Residents' Financial Health.
How are communities impacted financially by natural disasters? What are the best strategies for governments, philanthropists, non-profit leaders and regulators to promote resilience and recovery? Read these discussion points and more in Urban Institute's report.
Short Course: Wharton's Business Strategies for Social Impact: Designed by renowned Wharton professors to help individuals, organizations, and investors bring about societal change, this course introduces the fundamentals of impact investing, and developing a business strategy that drives social impact. Read more or sign up.
Tuft's Certificate in Impact and Sustainable Investing (CISI). Designed for those with an interest in finance, investing, sustainable and just economies and community/global sustainable development. Read more about the certificate's curriculum here.
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