Ingmar Rentzhog

The upcoming elections to the European Parliament may cause a major blow to sustainable investments in Europe, impacting investors and the investment industry, Flemming Højbo writes in his latest analysis for AMWatch. If there is a political shift to the right, anti-climate voices will become more influential, and this may limit green EU initiatives. Furthermore, other issues – such as the war in Ukraine – are now dominating the political agenda in Europe. This looming threat against green policies seems to be a far cry from the situation five years ago when the newly elected president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, stated that “our most pressing challenge is keeping our planet healthy.” Now, her own party, the Christian Democrats of Germany, wants to roll back some of the green EU legislation. #assetmanagement #assetmanager #sustainability #bankingindustry #financialmarkets #greentransition #EU #Europeanparliament #Europeancommission #investments

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📊 Kidbrooke's Fund Information Review 2024 unveils critical gaps in ESG transparency across Swedish fund managers. 🚩 78% of managers omit their ESG exclusion policies from their websites. This lack of disclosure leaves investors in the dark about what exactly they are investing in. With sustainability becoming a priority, investors deserve clarity and accountability. The data highlights significant shortcomings in fund information accessibility, affecting investor trust and decision-making. We must strive for better transparency and elevate the standards in the industry! Explore our findings and learn more about the importance of accessible and reliable investment information. 📝 Link in comments #sustainability #ESG #investmenttransparency #financialservices #fundmanagement #KidbrookeONE

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The Power of Impact Investment! 🌱 Impact investment goes beyond financial returns. It seeks opportunities that generate economic benefits while making a positive social and environmental impact. Discover what impact investors are looking for and explore five leading impact funds driving change. 👉 Read more here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dZb8m3hn Impacta VC | Amplifica Capital | BID Lab | IMPAQTO Capital | Mercy Corps Ventures

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Engage, Educate, and Empower 🎯: How Karl Olav Grønlund Sørensen, CEO of NorNAB - Norwegian National Advisory Board for Impact Investing, is advancing impact investing in Norway 🇳🇴. ❶ By collaborating with Norway's leading universities, NorNAB aims to establish impact investing as a core subject, equipping future leaders with the tools to invest responsibly. ❷ Understanding the complexities of impact investing can be daunting. NorNAB is set to demystify this field with an easy-to-understand guide aimed at encouraging more investors to embark on impact-driven investment journeys. ❸ Leveraging Norway’s flexibility outside the EU framework, Sørensen advocates for agile regulatory reforms to accelerate sustainable investment practices which support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 📰 Read the full Impact-Investor.com article written by Karolina Adamkiewicz ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e24N4chV #SDGs #impactinvesting #Norway #sustainablefinance

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What is the actual difference between a biodiversity unit and a biodiversity credit? When dealing with a new industry it is critical that everyone understands the specific terminology. Biodiversity Units is the core BNG unit of measurement and what we at Gaia help buy and sell, and have over 25,000 on our exchange. Biodiversity credits is a scheme that allows the government to sell credits if there are no biodiversity units available on the market. If you have any questions BNG related or would like support in either buying or selling then please do reach out! #BNG #biodiversityunit #biodiversitycredit

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We are glad to welcome team number 14 in our Climate Founders portfolio: Hula Earth! 🎉 🌍 💚 The climate crisis and biodiversity loss are described as sibling crisis with strong interdependencies. Therefore we decided to jump into biodiversity topics and start with the foundational layer: proprietary data. As biodiversity is incredible complex, the first steps to take action are about understanding nature by collecting data to an extend never seen before and a proper analysis of this data. This will help to take action, avoiding negative measures in the supply chains for agriculture related companies and to funnel investments in restoration and nature positive measures. Think about food companies, fashion companies, cosmetics companies and many more. They are strongly depended on mother nature's output. More than half of the global GDP depends on nature. $44 trillion economic value. Those companies have a strong motivation to invest in a good relationship and health of their by far most important supplier and they already start to invest. Hula is here to accelerate that. Combined with political actions like the European Nature Restoration Law to restore 20% of degraded land & sea by 2030 and similar laws in UK and other countries we currently create a chance for nature and biodiversity to recover partly. But we probably don't have many chances to do it right, as time and money are limiting factors, therefore a good understanding of what we do and how we funnel money will be crucial to succeed. Hula Earth found a fantastic mix between accuracy with their BioT-Sensors and scalability with satellite data. This combination can be able to create the data foundation we need, as fast as possible in high quality. Thank you Florian Geiser & David Schmider for your trust! Let's change - or better - let's protect the world together! Have a look at Hula Earth website: https://hula.earth/ If you are a climate or biodiversity startup before your first funding round, check out our remote acceleration program and apply until September 27th: https://lnkd.in/diWDSpnw

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Big global trends such as technological disruption, urbanisation and the energy transition offer exciting thematic stories for equity investors. However, for thematic investing to work, AllianceBernstein say investors need clear criteria to define lasting themes and a coherent process for building portfolios with real return potential and thematic purity. #EnergyTransition #ThematicInvesting #PensionsforPurpose https://ow.ly/H2ix50U24vk

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"Biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and natural resource shortages will be among the top five global risks in the coming decade. Circularity is a major enabler for combating the decline of species and ecosystems." As the World Circular Economy Forum WCEF starts today, the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra published a list of leading European companies that are at the forefront of applying circular economy principles. Explore it here: https://lnkd.in/e_yRQysp Four key sectors are responsible for the majority of current biodiversity loss linked to the change in the use of land for harvesting and extraction practices: food and agriculture; buildings and construction; fibres and textiles; and forestry. Sitra has also published a comprehensive handbook for businesses aiming to integrate circular business models into their operations to effectively address biodiversity loss. Here is the link: https://lnkd.in/eQvHKR3D I'm convinced that many startups embracing circularity as a business opportunity will be successful - and we need to support them with time, talent, treasure and ties. #biodiversity #circularity #startups #innovation

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Supervisors and serve providers must bolster trust in #sustainable investment products, says Anyve Arakelijan, Policy Advisor at EFAMA. The Friday newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eCQzJJi6 Read her article via ESG Investor here:

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Our CEO Anna Lerner Nesbitt Lerner spoke on Untangling Climate Finance with Jay Tipton from Gordian Knot Strategies, here are some nuggets: ”Climate Collective is pretty good at identifying a high impact topic, where tech and data can be pivotal. We’ve made three bets so far - we then structure cohorts and communities around these opportunities, where we find like minded entrepreneurs that are building tech and data solutions to address those challenges or opportunities. Our previous cohorts have focused on carbon markets, nature tech, and green accountability.” -Anna 💚“Green Accountability (GA) is at the mingling of climate finance and transparency.”  It extends the principles of social accountability- making sure people and communities have a voice and agency- into climate. It empowers individuals and communities to ensure climate finance is used equitable, effectively and transparently. By prioritizing inclusion and participation, GA can maximize the impact of every dollar invested in climate finance. 🌐In early 2025 we will launch our next accelerator focused on leveraging AI for climate and nature solutions. AI can have a transformational impact on our ability to address climate, it can be used to significantly accelerate decarbonization, but also have a substantial nature and energy footprint. There is definitely an equity perspective here. When people talk about the energy consumption of data centers, let's think about what the capacity of these data centers is used for- social media videos or more productive things? 🛰️Monitoring and verification has always been a cornerstone of nature markets. Leveraging the digital tech available today this is getting a whole new meaning. For example, geospatial solutions are resolving decades of weak data integrity across environmental markets, by providing much more granular, high fidelity credible data on what is happening on the ground - in real time, at a fraction of the cost. “For the first time data scarcity isn't the primary barrier to effective coordination on climate action. We are inundated with data. The challenge lies in interpreting this data and leveraging this massive information we have effectively.” How could we think differently about Climate Finance? Climate Finance reflects our willingness to pay to address the situation we have created ourselves. Given the extent of the mess we’re in, going forward, all public and private spending should be climate informed and climate aligned.  

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🌱 Sustainable Finance Live 2024: Focusing on Biodiversity in the Nordics 🐦 Scheduled for October 8 in London, this pivotal event will delve into the impact of biodiversity on the financial sector. Experts will discuss how sustainable finance can align with ecological transitions, emphasizing the need for robust data on biodiversity impacts. A key opportunity for professionals to engage with cutting-edge insights and contribute to shaping sustainable finance practices.

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Advocates of blended #financing point to its importance in unlocking cost effective, long-term financing in emerging markets, the developmental impact of the projects it supports, and its potential to scale up climate #investment volumes. Anticipating demand growth for this complex product, plans to deploy these structures are underway among Nordic #DFIs and #ECAs. At GTR Nordics on November 7, Pontus Davidsson (SEK Svensk Exportkredit), Eeva-Maija Pietikäinen (Finnvera), Marie Aglert (Swedfund International) and Eleanor Weir (Standard Chartered) will offer an overview of the key participants and risk mitigation mechanisms typically utilised in blended #transactions. The panel will examine key themes including: 💳 The importance of multilateral development #banks (MDBs), development #finance institutions (DFIs) and #ECAs in enabling private capital participation 📑 The criteria used to select a project that is suitable for blended finance and the role green and social loan principles play here ⚖️The extent to which MDB/DFI guarantees within #blendedfinance structures are better placed tan developmental loans to scale up private sector impact #investment volumes 💰How far along are Nordic institutions in the launch of blended financing products, and the key challenges being faced Connect with 600+ peers from the #trade, #export and #supplychain #finance community in our unmissable networking breaks. ⚠️Expiring tomorrow, don’t miss the chance to redeem a 10% early booking discount: https://lnkd.in/er5ZzdjY #GTRNordics #Stockholm #TradeFinance #ExportFinance #SupplyChainFinance

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🌍 Exciting Developments in Climate Action: Cross-Border CO2 Storage, Carbon Markets, and Carbon Removal Initiatives 🌱 1️⃣ Cross-Border CO2 Storage Agreements: Denmark, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Sweden have joined forces to establish cross-border arrangements for transporting and storing captured CO2 in Norwegian storage sites. These agreements are a significant step towards creating a well-functioning carbon capture and storage (CCS) market in the North Sea region. By working together, these countries aim to contribute to EU climate goals while boosting economic development. 2️⃣ Chile's Carbon Market Progress: Chile's carbon market is making strides with four Verra-certified projects leading the way, reducing nearly 260,000 tCO₂e emissions. Verra is committed to supporting Chile and other nations in their climate efforts through capacity-building initiatives and technical assistance. The upcoming Chile Carbon Forum, under Verra's Verified Carbon Standard, will further facilitate stakeholder collaboration and project development. 3️⃣ Canada Embraces Carbon Removal: In a forward-looking move, the Government of Canada has expanded its Low-Carbon Fuel Procurement Program to include the procurement of carbon removal services. This demonstrates Canada's commitment to accelerating the carbon removal market and achieving net-zero fleet emissions by 2050. Similar initiatives by the U.S. DOE and IEA align with Canada's goals, opening up opportunities for leadership in the carbon removal sector and encouraging corporate investment. 4️⃣ Denmark's Massive CDR Procurement: Denmark has secured a groundbreaking deal to procure 1.1 million tons of durable carbon dioxide removal (CDR) from leading biogenic CDR companies. This marks the largest government procurement of CDR to date and is a significant milestone in Denmark's efforts to foster a robust CCS value chain. The captured CO2 will be permanently stored within Denmark's territory, contributing to the nation's climate goals. These developments underscore the growing momentum in global efforts to combat climate change. Collaboration, innovation, and investment in carbon capture, storage, and removal technologies are crucial for achieving climate neutrality by 2050. Let's continue working together towards a sustainable future! 🌱💪 Crown Monkey #ClimateAction #CarbonMarket #CCS #CarbonRemoval #GlobalClimateEfforts #sustainability

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COP16 is expected to further increase the global focus on biodiversity, with participating countries likely to update or strengthen the commitments they made at COP15. One way of doing this is by investing in natural capital, and we’re exploring the potential for this kind of investment within our real asset portfolio at TPTIM. In her mallowstreet article, our Responsible Investment Manager Inês Cunha Pereira explains how, through monitoring regulations, enhancing reporting frameworks, and embedding natural capital into risk assessments, trustees can use natural capital to help drive meaningful change in biodiversity, while aligning with broader sustainability goals. Read the article (you can sign up for free): https://lnkd.in/eHkpggCE #COP16 #ResponsibleInvestment #biodiversity

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Impact investing at the buyout stage, interview with Christian Melby from Summa Equity by August Soliv, Author of Impact Supporters 👇 Why it matters.👇 Summa Equity is leading the way in impact investing at the buyout stage, focusing on scaling companies that generate positive societal impacts. Christian Melby, Partner and CIO, highlights Summa’s strategy to invest in SMEs solving global challenges. With €5bn AUM, Summa’s investments span Resource Efficiency, Changing Demographics, and Tech-Enabled Transformation. By prioritizing growth over financial engineering, Summa aims to inspire more funds into impact investing. The firm’s commitment to impact-weighted accounts (IWAs) ensures transparency, making them a trailblazer in the impact PE landscape. Read the full article on EUVC Insights! 🔽 https://buff.ly/3yckwrh #venturecapital #startupfunding #Europe #EUVCInsights

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A fascinating categorization of #CDR in an article exploring the "#CDR #emissions gap" in the latest edition of Nature Climate Change: > Conventional CDR on land: This includes #afforestation, in which trees are planted when previously there were none, and #reforestation, which means restoring areas where the trees have been cut down or degraded. > Novel CDR: This includes all CDR methods that are not based on #forestry and #landuse change, such as #biochar, #directaircapture (#DAC) and #bioenergy with #carboncapture and storage (BECCS). I understand this grouping, but I would argue that categorizing #CDR by Engineered Solution and #NatureBased solution might be more telling. I suspect it allows a more accurate assessment of scalability and #CarbonInvestmentEfficiency (#CIE). https://lnkd.in/gzTdydN3

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Fantastic news! Climate TRACE emissions data is now completely free and accessible to everyone through downloads and API. This is exactly what we need for evidence-based climate action and accountability. Their detailed sector methodologies and Creative Commons licensing make this an invaluable resource for the global climate community. #ClimateTRACE #EmissionsData #OpenData #Sustainability #USPropTechCouncil #USPC

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𝗖𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁: 91% of CEOs see sustainability as a business driver, but only 12% are on track to meet their targets (Bain, 2024). They’re right to care. A 𝟮°𝗖 𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 could have devastating effects—not just for humanity, biodiversity, and nature, but also for the economy. The IMF estimates a 𝟭% 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗰𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 $𝟲 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 from the S&P 500’s value. Ouch. 😬 Everyone's demanding change—customers, consumers, regulators—but when it’s time to act, they’re waiting for someone else to take the first step. 🌱 𝟲𝟬% of consumers are more concerned about climate change than two years ago. 🔄 𝟯𝟲% of B2B buyers would switch suppliers today if sustainability needs aren’t met. But guess what? When economic conditions tighten, sustainability drops in priority... 📉 Link to the full report in the comments. 👇 Bain & Company

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The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) will come into full effect in December 2024. Forestry is a defensive asset class with good return potential, which withstands market cycles. Evli Impact Forest Fund II invests in the leading forest funds globally, targeting a well-diversified portfolio. The fund will build on the success of its predecessor, Evli Impact Forest Fund I, and employ a similar investment strategy. #evli #ocroo #EUDR #forrestfund https://lnkd.in/e-Qp5hiY

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