Impact investing

The concept of natural capital is gaining traction, aided by the launch of dedicated strategies. But certain complexities will need to be smoothed out as it gets off the ground.

The $1.2trn China Investment Corporation last year established its first ESG policy framework, as the country bids to reach peak carbon emissions by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060.

Universities Superannuation Scheme is the latest in a series of LPs to create separate impact and climate investing allocations across private markets.

Allianz and Golding are raising impact fund of funds – soon to be joined by Alpha – as the market is boosted by investor demand, climate mega-funds and regulatory momentum.

Panellists at our New York Forum described how impact investments targeting the environment can have negative social implications.

Impact investing is an increasingly prevalent strategy, but LPs need better tools for measuring results, say DPI’s Runa Alam and Vincent Lecat.

The opportunity to invest behind China’s carbon reduction goals is immense, says Asia Green Fund’s chairman and CEO, Dr Bo Bai.

Pioneering fund managers are making the ultimate GP prize – carried interest – contingent on impact or ESG metrics. Is this the future?

The pandemic has highlighted that impact investing can be an effective tool for addressing a wide range of challenges, says Anthos Fund & Asset Management’s Dimple Sahni.