by David Stead | ESG Investing, Europe, Gender Lens, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Measurement & Management, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDGs, Stakeholder Capitalism, Systems Change, Tech for Social Good
Creating sustainable supply chains is now a key priority for businesses worldwide, but while progress is being made, significant challenges remain — particularly when it comes to bridging the gap between large corporations and their smaller suppliers. As businesses...
by Ethan Stambler | Financial Inclusion, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, North America, Place-based Investing, Policy & Regulation, Racial Equity & Justice, Regions, SDG 1 - No Poverty, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDGs
In recent years, many initiatives have, with great fanfare (if variable follow-through), been launched to improve access to capital for businesses arising from historically disadvantaged groups within the US. These efforts include increasing credit available from...
by Isabelle Swiderski | Creative Economy, Editor's Picks, Global, Impact Economy, North America, Place-based Investing, Policy & Regulation, Regions, SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
When Sonia Strobel married into a fishing family in 2001, she was surprised to see what it was like to be in the fishing community on the British Columbia coast and struggle to make a living in this traditional way of life. She decided there had to be a better way and...
by Michelle Greenwood | Blended Finance & Philanthropy, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, North America, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, Stakeholder Capitalism, Systems Change
In early February, DoorDash announced a partnership with Parafin Capital to offer Revenue-Based Financing to restaurants. Using data from their delivery company, and algorithms designed by Parafin, DoorDash is just one of the latest companies to jump into the...
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