Aquaculture is the world’s fastest growing food industry, but for many, it’s still a dirty word—think mystery “tilapia” and razed mangroves. But impressions about what aquaculture means today are often stuck in what the industry was years ago. Cheryl Dahle (“Hey Fish Lady”) wants to flip that …
Investing in clean technology companies hoping to serve low-income markets comes with extraordinary technical, financial and management challenges. How should impact funds harness investment strategies to overcome persistent challenges faced by clean and renewable energy businesses, such as organizing last mile distribution, designing useful product features, setting …
Impact investing in Canada has reached new heights of activity. Learn about Canada’s unique approach to impact investing that harnesses the talent from across the public, private and community sectors. This panel will introduce you to innovative investment platforms, financial products and funds that are changing the …
Our panel tells the story of how one Palestinian Village, Al Aqaba, is building its future despite demolition orders issued against 97% of their homes, the mosque, the medical clinic, and even their kindergarten. After years of abuse, they successfully petitioned the Israeli High Court to stop …
Small-staffed foundations play a unique and critical role in the mission investing space given that they are nimble, non-bureaucratic, hyper-focused, and typically fast decision-makers when it comes to managing their mission investing portfolios. This session will discuss best practices and ways that social entrepreneurs, non-profits, and large …
Our next generation of leaders and investors need to not only embrace sustainability, but also practice launching new ventures, accelerating corporate initiatives and re-allocating capital to higher-impact portfolios. Meet leading professors in universities and MBA programs who are educating and empowering their students to create the world …
Investors, analysts and fund managers on Wall Street and globally have embedded a Nobel-Prize winning approach into nearly all investing called Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT). Conceived in 1952, MPT encourages diversification of your portfolio, based on efficient markets. Yet, higher-impact portfolios (HIP) can reduce risk even more …
Muni bonds, community capital, high yield corporates — all can contribute to a higher-impact portfolio. But how do you know what is impactful? 3 leading investment managers of impact-focused fixed income strategies will show how you can realize income and impact. Also, up to 2 impact investors …
Coal, oil and gas pose a financial downside risk to your portfolio as well as to the planet. Reducing or eliminating your exposure to fossil-fuel producers can make your investing more resilient as well as contribute to a wider effort for fossil-free investing. Learn from investors, investment …
More than $20 trillion flows through retirement plans (401k, 403b), and nearly all employees can benefit from them. How can your 401k be used as a tool for impact investing ? Find out how in these 2 compelling case studies, resulting in new choices for 401k plans …