Kapwila Shachile, MBA, BSc, ACMA (UK), CGMA, FZICA’s Post

As we navigate the complex landscape of the global economy, 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 have emerged as a pivotal force in shaping a resilient and prosperous future. Impact Investments Conference 2025 will address policies that may help us create a thriving ecosystem where sustainable investments not only contribute to economic growth but also pave the way for a greener, more equitable future. Moreover, experts will address ways to create policies that ensure equitable access to sustainable investment opportunities for all communities. It will also address socio-economic disparities to raise awareness for inclusive economic growth, benefiting both investors and society at large. Companies and organizations (that have successfully devised policies that ensure equitable access to sustainable investment opportunities and are leading the way) are welcome to join us and take the stage at Impact Investments Conference 2025 To receive regular updates about this conference and attend it, register via our website. #impactevents #investment #conference #sustainability #sustainableinvestment #future #economicgrowth #dubaieconomy #inclusiveeconomy #financialinclusion

As challenges like climate change and social inequality grow more urgent, we believe in the power of markets to drive real, systemic change. At Sonen Capital, we’re proud to be a #BCorp because it’s not just about investing responsibly, it’s about being a responsible business too. From due diligence to reporting, impact measurement is an essential component of our rigorous investment process. In a similar way, the B Corp certification and scoring process is an important tool to understand how we operate as a business. Moreover, it’s a tool for intentional progress, showing us where we stand and providing insights as to how we can improve. Afterall, business can only be a force for good if we commit to making it so. “One of Sonen’s guiding beliefs is that capital markets are potent tools for meaningful and durable social and environmental change. We invest in companies that are at the forefront of building a sustainable economy, which includes not only goods and services, but business practices that support sustainability itself. This includes worker welfare, environmentally sound policies, and governance that reflects inclusivity and transparency. The B Corp certification process not only helps guide our own business practices, it also helps us identify and evaluate the attributes most important in our own investing.” — Will Morgan, Head of Impact Strategy at Sonen Capital Read B Lab's article here: https://lnkd.in/gKKbuceg Learn more about our B Corp score here: https://lnkd.in/g8WFrQ_j #ImpactInvesting

🌟 Key Insights from the B4SI 2024 Global Annual Conference: Social Impact in an Era of Inequality 🌟 The B4SI 2024 Conference Report is ready. Read for a summary of the takeaways from the conference, which tackled critical themes in the evolving social impact landscape and emphasised the need for businesses to act collaboratively to address growing inequality. Key topics include:   📌 Social Inequality as a Business Risk Inequality destabilises communities, weakens talent pools, and creates operational and financial risks for businesses. Addressing inequality is not just the right thing to do—it’s vital for business resilience and long-term success. 📌 Shared Value Approaches The business case for embedding social impact into core strategies is stronger than ever. By aligning societal needs with business priorities, companies can create measurable outcomes for communities while boosting business performance. 📌 Innovative Tools to Tackle Inequality From social procurement to impact investing, innovative approaches are empowering businesses to make transformative contributions while generating measurable returns for society. 📌 Breaking Silos to Build Momentum Advancing social impact requires integrating efforts across departments and aligning sustainability, finance, and strategy teams. Companies are increasingly finding success in taking holistic approaches to their ESG agendas. Join us in driving change: Business for Societal Impact (B4SI) is committed to supporting businesses in their social impact journeys, providing tools, benchmarking, and a global network to help companies manage and measure their contributions to a fairer and more equitable future. 💬 Be part of the conversation: What were your key takeaways? #B4SI #SocialImpact #Inequality #SharedValue #Sustainability #ImpactInvesting

🧑🤝🧑Calling all #SocialEconomy movers and shakers! 🚀 Ready to make a difference? Act now with the European Commission's Transition Pathway for the Proximity & Social Economy ecosystem. Pledge by 1 June 2024👉 https://europa.eu/!fMxMTR Let's transform together! This ecosystem promotes inclusive, citizen-driven green and digital transitions, providing innovative solutions where the market and state may fall short. It helps align many sectors with younger generations' aspirations for a fairer society. Social economy business models are resilient and vital for areas lacking mainstream services, driving social innovation and sustainable growth. Scaling these models requires professionalisation, access to capital, and better investor understanding. Together, we can leverage the full potential of the social economy. 🤔Still on the fence? Check out these previous pledges⤵️ https://europa.eu/!B9NdGd #GreenTransition #DigitalEconomy 🌱📱🔀

At Knowledge Ridge, our expert network of 450,000 professionals can help you navigate the Great Reset. The World Economic Forum's initiative aims to reshape our global economy for a sustainable and equitable future. Here’s how: 💼 Economic Reforms: Towards inclusive and sustainable capitalism.  🌱 Sustainability: Clean energy and reduced carbon emissions.  ⚖️ Social Equality: Tackling wealth disparity and healthcare access.  🚀 Technological Innovation: Embracing advanced tech for global challenges.  🤝 Global Cooperation: Governments, businesses, and civil society working together. Our services offer: 📈 Access Industry Expertise: Connect with top professionals.  🧠 Make Informed Decisions: Leverage specialized knowledge.  💡 Stay Competitive: Stay informed with cutting-edge insights.  💸 Smarter Investments: Make strategic decisions to maximize ROI. Join the movement towards a resilient and fair world.  Visit our website - www.knowledgeridge.com #GreatReset #Sustainability #SocialEquality #TechInnovation #GlobalCooperation #ExpertNetwork #KnowledgeRidge #InformedDecisions #SmartInvestments

FINANCE PRACTICE AS A HEALING ART ❤️🩹 If the House of Finance is broken, how might we align investing with its potential for healing and transformation? Taking place online later today, I’d like to recommend the collaborative conversation about Transforming Finance from the Edges with insightful voices including Finance Futurist Donna Morton, Adam Lerner from Edge Finance, Mia Diawara from ImpactAssets, Cheryl Chen from Salmon Nation Trust, social purpose real estate investor Kira Gerwing, George Patrick Richard Benson from Zero Emissions Innovation Centre, Dr PennElys Droz from Indigenous regenerative community development organization Sustainable Nations, Philathropic Advisor Pearl Gottschalk and innovation learning environment designer M. Rako Fabionar. Together with Edgewalkers from across Turtle Island, the Edge Finance Accelerator presents what is often absent in finance learning journeys: …exiled, alternative, and emerging knowledges, as well as adjacent and even distant fields of practice. Link to the Next Frontiers 2024 conference in the comments below. ✨❤️🩹✨ How may we approach transformation of finance from the oblique angle? #NextFrontiers2024 #FinanceLearning #FinanceTransformation #WellbeingEconomy #CareEconomy #SocietalInnovation #EcosystemicHealth #RegenerativeLeadership #LearningAndDevelopment #RegenerativeFinance

🌍 Events like last week's "The Human Future: What's on the horizon?" by OECD GFTech are not only key to learning about different perspectives and ideas.  It is a contribution to the co-evolutionary network between innovation, social learning and social structure that allows us to move forward. Today's challenges of the #tripletransition are far too complex for any one nation or organization to solve alone. Some of the statements that keep me occupied: ⏰ We are not prepared for what has already happened. 📽 Who has the power to define what's desirable and preferable? 🛸 We are futures illiterates. 🏰 #Inclusivity is not about opening the castle gate and letting some people in. 👉 #Innovation exacerbates inequality. ❔ What are the right questions when engaging with stakeholders? 🚅 Does #sustainability need a rebranding? Judith Rabfogel-Scheer Michael Brugger Claudia Reinprecht Thanks to OECD - OCDE and the OECD GFTech team around Elizabeth T. and David Winickoff for the intriguing event on #responsibleTechGovernance #futurethinking #challengeYourNarrative #transformation

The World Economic Forum's report, "Bridging the Divide: Private Markets and New Drivers of Value Creation", explores how #privatemarkets are evolving in response to emerging drivers of value beyond #traditionalfinancialmetrics. The report examines the increasing emphasis on factors such as sustainability, inclusivity, and resilience, which are becoming central to #privatemarketinvestmentstrategies. Expanded Value Creation: #Privatemarket investors are broadening their focus to include non-financial value drivers, such as #environmental, #social, and #governance (#ESG) factors. This shift aligns #investmentgoals with societal and environmental challenges, reflecting a growing recognition that financial success is intertwined with #social and #ecological #wellbeing. Bridging the Divide:  The report highlights disparities in access to private capital, especially for emerging markets and underserved sectors. It calls for intentional efforts to bridge this divide, ensuring that capital reaches diverse sectors, regions, and business types to foster equitable and sustainable growth. Innovative Financing Models:  New financing approaches, such as blended #finance and impact investing, are presented as crucial to enabling investments that align with the UN Sustainable Development Group Goals. These models help mitigate #risk while directing capital toward socially beneficial projects, allowing for both positive impact and returns. Role of Digital Transformation: Technology is transforming the private market landscape, offering new opportunities for efficiency, transparency, and access to data-driven insights. The report underscores that #digitalinnovation not only boosts operational effectiveness but also empowers #stakeholders to make more informed, impact-oriented investment decisions. To maximize value creation, the report recommends that #stakeholders in private markets adopt frameworks that prioritize #ESGintegration, #invest in #technology for better #data and transparency, and actively work to close #capital access gaps. These actions are expected to lead to a more resilient, inclusive, and #sustainableeconomicfuture, where private markets play a vital role in tackling global challenges. In conclusion, the report emphasizes that the evolution of private markets is essential to building a more equitable, resilient, and sustainable global economy. By moving beyond traditional metrics of financial performance and embracing a broader definition of value—one that includes social, environmental, and governance dimensions—private market stakeholders are positioned to address complex global challenges while unlocking new avenues for growth and impact. the report asserts that as private markets embrace these new drivers of value, they will become powerful tools for fostering #sustainableeconomicdevelopment and addressing pressing social and environmental issues.

Last week, GIST Impact, KPMG and Maanch organised a roundtable meeting to discuss the transition to an impact economy. 🌍 The impact economy values environmental and social impacts alongside financial returns. ⌛ Attended by representatives from leading organisations and financial institutions, the roundtable emphasised that this is not a future aspiration but a present necessity. Here are the key takeaways: 🔬Integrate impact into transition plans: companies must go beyond climate-focused plans and incorporate new, science-based perspectives on sustainability risks and opportunities. 🔢 Develop standardised metrics: the industry needs to establish clear and consistent metrics for measuring and reporting impact. 🤝 Enhance investor engagement: investors should actively engage with companies to drive positive change. 🏫 Promote education and awareness: it is essential to educate investors, corporations, and the public about the inextricable link between long-term financial performance and wider sustainability issues such as climate change, human health, and social disruption. Read more on our website: https://lnkd.in/ejTjnh65 #sustainability #impact #impactaccounting #impacteconomy #transition

Fueling Global Growth: IF Powers Development with $56 Billion in FY 2024 In today’s rapidly evolving world, innovation and infrastructure are at the heart of global progress. This year, International Finance (IF) continues to lead the charge with a remarkable $56 billion in commitments towards global development in FY 2024. This unprecedented investment is a powerful catalyst for economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability. 🌱 The IF’s efforts this year will create jobs, empower businesses, and foster innovation across borders. From sub-Saharan Africa to South Asia, the organization’s impact will be felt in the lives of millions, driving long-term prosperity and shared economic progress. 🚀 As we look ahead, IF’s commitment underscores the importance of global partnerships and collaboration in tackling some of the most pressing challenges of our time—poverty, climate change, and inequality. Let’s keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, working together to build a future where no one is left behind. 💼🌎 #globaldevelopment #sustainablegrowth #inclusivefinance #infrastructure #innovation #impactinvesting #fy2024 #greeneconomy