The Impact Newsfeed

Daily news digest from the world of affordable housing and impact investing

ESG data is a public good. Let’s open it up

Climate risk analysis should not be an “investment edge,” but a “public good.”

Funding the transition: A tale of two banks

Silicon Valley Bank and JPMorgan Chase make new moves into sustainable investment.

The GreenFin Interview: A conversation about Harvard’s endowment

Samantha McCafferty, director, sustainable investing at Harvard Management Company, discusses the influential asset owner’s Sustainable Investing Policy and its broader approach to ESG.

How to harness the transformative potential of public-private partnerships

This shift towards stakeholder capitalism highlights the need for solid public-private partnerships.

This startup is automating supply chain links to fight e-waste

Apkudo announced a $14.4 million growth funding round on Feb. 8, 2022, that should help further the growth and development of its connected device platform.

How businesses are investing in Colorado's water future

As Colorado and the entire West face a persistent water crisis, the corporate sector is using its capacity, influence and resources to innovate and scale up sustainability strategies that will help pave the way for long-term water security.

The ESG benefits of cooperatives

Perhaps if companies could score more “G” points by forming cooperatives, investors would flock to these ESG opportunities at a higher rate and create a virtuous cycle.

Tree Equity scores show the power of data for movement building

Sponsored: Tools such as Tree Equity Score are helping spur social change by democratizing data that everyday people, corporations and others can use to make decisions and build movements.

How to talk to consumers about climate change

Assume that people buying your products don't know what a carbon footprint is — and then meet them on their terms.

Why just transition is the opposite of net zero

Just transition is anything but vague. Complex, yes. Controversial, maybe. But certainly not vague.

What does it mean to raise the bar on sustainable business?

Assessing a company’s sustainability performance is no small task. A modest proposal on how to change that.

Resale finds its second life

What's in store for 2022? A growing recommence sector in the circular economy.

How Can Policymakers Ensure the Push for Electric Vehicles Doesn’t Harm Low-Income Communities and Communities of Color?

Policymakers can use environmental justice principles to prioritize cleaning the worst-emitting power plants and ensure the electric vehicle transition doesn’t disproportionately affect communities where people with low incomes and people of color are most likely to live.

State and Local Antidiscrimination Laws Could Help Renters Access Emergency Rental Assistance and Keep Their Homes

Where are people protected by source-of-income discrimination laws?

Three Ways to Promote Equitable Rural Investments

State and local policymakers can combine a new typology and dashboard with local data sources to ensure investments are targeted to changing rural realities.