Mission Investors Exchange

Download our latest Impact Framework: Just Transition https://lnkd.in/gdPX89V6 Investments will continue to play a pivotal role in combating climate change and its systemic impacts. Achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 is projected to require between $100 and $150 trillion in total — demanding a near tripling of current investment levels to $4 trillion annually.   At Sonen, we see the Just Transition as an inclusive and equitable process towards an environmentally sustainable, low-carbon, and regenerative economy. We believe investments in climate should incorporate positive contributions to decent work, wealth creation and social inclusion. By intentionally integrating social equity considerations into climate-focused investments, investors can help foster both financial performance and lasting resilience for these efforts.   In our latest #ImpactInvesting Framework: Just Transition, we provide a roadmap for identifying investments that have the potential to deliver competitive financial returns while advancing interlinked social and environmental goals.   What You Will Learn in This Framework - The intersection between climate trends and social equity across eight sectors with the highest potential to deliver significant impact - Impact goals across social and environmental outcomes, ensuring alignment with industry standards and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs) - Sector-specific investment strategies that accelerate the low-carbon transition while supporting vulnerable communities and economic growth #JustTransition #ClimateAction

Today, we're proud to unveil this year’s ImpactAssets 50 – the definitive guide to impact investment fund managers globally. This year’s #IA50 features 165 experienced and emerging impact investment fund managers, the highest number to date: https://bit.ly/IA502025   “As impact investing continues its march into the financial mainstream, the IA 50 has become a powerful barometer of industry maturation and the most respected recognition in our sector,” said Margret Trilli, CEO and Chief Investment Officer of ImpactAssets and an IA 50 Review Committee member. “The scale, growth and credibility of this year’s IA 50 managers demonstrate that impact investing is not only thriving, it is becoming an undeniable force in the market.”   Key takeaways from the IA 50 2025:    ✅ $130.6 billion in total assets under management (AUM) for IA 50 firms, a 35% year-over-year surge.  ✅ 250% growth in applications since 2020; 28% of this year’s applicants were first-time applicants.  ✅ More climate-focused emerging managers than ever, with a record 21 fund managers in this year’s Emerging Impact Manager (EIM) category focusing on climate as their primary impact theme.   Read more insights in our press release (https://lnkd.in/dMKcjbRR) and explore this year's list to discover the fund managers defining the future of impact investing.    #IA50 #IA50EIM #ImpactInvesting #privatedebt #privatequity #vc #impactfunds #sustainablefinance

🎉 Congratulations 🎉 Marla Blow named as the next CEO of the Skoll Foundation! Marla Blow has served as the president and chief operating officer of the Foundation since 2021. She brings 25 years of experience and expertise in social impact, entrepreneurship, capital allocation, and financial services to her new role. “Social innovation and entrepreneurship have never been more essential to solving the world’s most complex and pressing problems, and the Skoll community is at the forefront of finding and accelerating solutions. I want to express my thanks to our staff for their continued dedication, Don Gips for his partnership and leadership, and Jeff Skoll and our Board of Directors for their vision and long-term commitment to our work.” After six years of incredible leadership, Don Gips will transition to CEO emeritus and senior counsellor in June, when Marla assumes the CEO role. Thank you, Don, for sustaining, strengthening, and elevating the work of the Foundation. Read the full announcement to learn more about this exciting transition: https://skoll.wf/3QOZQLH

Register to join us next week, Thursday, March 20 at 12 PM EST for our first State of Appalachia webinar! REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/eEeZgKpz Following Helene and the deadly winter Floods of February 2025, this webinar is meant to address the hard questions head-on. Some have asked, “Why rebuild in an area prone to flooding?” while others wonder, “How are things moving amidst shifts in the federal administration?” As we discuss the above and beyond, we invite members and partners already investing in the region’s recovery to attend, as well as those who are considering it. Co-hosted by Dogwood Health Trust Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky The Educational Foundation of America Mountain BizWorks Center for Disaster Philanthropy