by Bentley Wilson | Africa, Blended Finance & Philanthropy, ESG Investing, Europe, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Impact Measurement & Management, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDGs, Stakeholder Capitalism, Systems Change
RRaising capital in 2025 can feel like playing a game on “hard mode.” Founders aren’t just asked to show a credible path to revenue and exits — they must also prove the social or environmental outcomes they claim. That double burden of financial ROI and impact ROI has...
by Elizabeth Gilbert Kaetzel | Blended Finance & Philanthropy, ESG Investing, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, North America, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 4 - Quality Education, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDGs, Stakeholder Capitalism, Systems Change, Tech for Social Good
As corporations navigate an era marked by political backlash and technological acceleration, the future of corporate social responsibility (CSR) may hinge not on bold new commitments — but on the quiet, strategic defense of hard-won gains. At this year’s Social...