by Michi Komori | Financial Inclusion, Impact Economy, North America, Place-based Investing, Racial Equity & Justice, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 1 - No Poverty, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 4 - Quality Education, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDGs, Stakeholder Capitalism, Systems Change
“I began questioning my qualifications, my worth, and spiraled into feelings of worthlessness. This feeling was magnified during the times when the house was empty and everyone — including my wife and her family — had left for work, while I sat at home feeling...
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...