💡 Discussing the use of adjustment factors, here value chain attribution, in our impact models at Future Energy Ventures during a recent Project Frame webinar. The case study we developed is available on the Project Frame website together with several others - hopefully, these can serve as helpful resources for others looking to get started with forward-looking impact projections pre-investment.
#climateimpact#impactinvesting
Project Frame’s methodology guidance is just that: guidance, as exemplified by Content Working Group Member Future Energy Ventures at our last Community Meeting.
FEV’s Investment Associate & Impact and ESG Lead Natalie Milde explained that while some in Frame consider adjustment factors last when quantifying impact, FEV tackles it at the unit impact stage when assessing the potential impact of a technology
Learn more about FEV’s approach to impact with the full walkthrough of their Frame case study on our blog: https://lnkd.in/ev_P_jm9#ImpactAccountability#ImpactInvesting#ClimateTech#ClimateInvesting.
VCM 1.0 = co-benefits
VCM 2.0 = core benefits
The Voluntary Carbon Market (#VCM) evolution to high-integrity is underpinned by a simple theory of change: build integrity and scale will follow.
VCM can be an indispensable tool to fight climate change. It is complementary and should not detract from government and corporate efforts to decarbonize. A key distinct feature of the VCM is that it enables 1) access to private finance by 2) leveraging increasingly limited public funding that otherwise would not occur. Particularly for Natural Climate Solutions in developing countries, carbon credits are one readily available financial instrument that can help accelerate its near-term contribution to climate stabilization while benefiting indigenous peoples and local communities and biodiversity conservation.
Public scrutiny and climate stewardship by many actors are driving forward the most-needed innovation to ensure carbon credits are high-integrity. This means that regardless of where they are generated they address atmospheric accounting, avoid social and environmental negative effects, and sustainable development net positive impact is assured.
I thank ESG Investor for the recent opportunity to share more about The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM)'s contribution to VCM 2.0. The Core Carbon Principles (CCP) introduce for first-time a robust safeguards framework and grievance mechanism with specific requirements for carbon crediting programs that we hope will guide its consistent implementation on the ground. ICVCM's CCPs are breaking new ground on sustainable development with a specific voluntary attribute for those willing to measure, report, and third-party verify their contributions to Sustainable Development Goals.
Innovation on social and environmental integrity should not translate into larger implementation costs. It is an essential activity that will contribute to de-risk investments in carbon credits. Third-party verified high-integrity carbon credits can align sustainable investment eligibility and enable access to the increasing impact investment flows.
I would be glad to collaborate with those interested in reducing complexity and streamlining the best available tools and practices by combining them with technology to generate user-friendly tools to facilitate decision-making on the ground.
How can property investment inspire and ignite change through ESG strategies?
Our Group Executive, Head of Property Amanda Steele hosted a fireside discussion at the ANREV Conference this week to discuss why a strategic approach to ESG investment continues to be a priority for investors both locally and globally.
At ISPT, we are inspired by the global movement to drive down carbon emissions, accelerate social impact, and deliver increased transparency regarding our ESG performance as part of a responsible investment approach aligned with our ambitious ESG targets.
Thank you Rory Lonergan from Clean Energy Finance Corporation and Jonathan Hannam from Taronga Ventures, for joining the thought-provoking discussion to share your perspective on the future of ESG opportunities.
Learn more about how our ESG Strategy is creating better futures:
https://lnkd.in/g57fjXa6#esg#propertyinvestment#socialimpact#esgperformance#responsibleinvestment#betterfutures
From the politicization of ESG to its relevance in infrastructure investments and the implementation of ESG metrics in decision-making, Aoife O'Dwyer shares how ESG presents both risks and opportunities in the investment landscape. https://ow.ly/4VgP30sCXAE
At Energy Infrastructure Partners, we believe in incorporating more than just finance in our investment lifecycle. As Jørgen Kildahl, an independent member of EIP’s ESG Committee, puts it:
“EIP’s investment selection approach goes beyond finance. The company has fully dedicated ESG specialists and a robust and structured process to ensure ESG is embedded in all stages of the investment approval process and throughout each investment’s lifetime.”
We actively engage with our portfolio companies, monitor their ESG performance, and maintain a continuous dialogue to identify potential ESG-related risks and opportunities. We also provide regular ESG updates to our investors and hold dedicated workshops upon request.
Our approach ensures we are not just reacting to trends but actively shaping our strategy as a leader in our field.
👉 Read more about our approach in our Sustainability Report 2023: https://lnkd.in/dYAjM43c#EnergyInfrastructurePartners#ESG#SustainableInvestment
Closing the ESG framework gap
With the ever-growing alphabet soup of ESG frameworks, how should we approach ESG reporting? And how can alternative investment managers and investors make the most of their resources?
One of the panels at Aurum Funds Limited’s recent ESG Symposium addressed these key questions, starting with an evaluation of the current ESG framework landscape, its future evolution, and practical steps alternative investment managers can take moving forward.
You can read the output from their discussions here:
https://bit.ly/47Z2GWo#esg#sustainability#esgdiscussion#esgframeworks
Always grateful for your willingness to share your expertise, Natalie! Thank you!