Michael Hurley

GIIN unveils impact comparison methodology

A methodology for standardising and comparing the positive and negative impact of investments has been published by the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN).

'Enormous' opportunity in natural climate solutions, says Generation IM

There is "enormous" potential for positive climate impact and financial returns in 'natural climate solutions' including regenerative agriculture and sustainable forestry, according to a partner at Generation Investment Management.

ECB: 30% of eurozone corporate credit linked to 'high or increasing' physical climate risks

The European Central Bank (ECB) has warned that "a greater understanding of the potential risks posed by climate change is urgently needed" and called for mandatory climate-related disclosures.

SFDR Article 9 fund managers 'should consider signing impact principles'

Fund managers who want to demonstrate their alignment with Article 9 of the EU's Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) should consider signing up to a set of impact investing principles, according to the CEO of 'impact verification' company BlueMark.

Impact principles signatories failing to measure outcomes, study finds

Only 17 from a group of 30 impact investors can show that they routinely compare the actual outcomes of investments with their intended environmental and social impact, according to a study by BlueMark.

'Inadequate impact measurement tools' lead Federated Hermes to develop own database

A perceived lack of suitable tools for measuring social and environmental impact has led Federated Hermes to develop its own 'impact database' to inform its listed equities strategy.

11 companies pilot VBA impact methodology

Bain Double Impact invests in 'urgent care' provider

Bain Capital Double Impact has invested an undisclosed sum in ConvenientMD, which operates 'urgent care' clinics along the US East Coast.

Dolma Impact Fund raises $40m

Nepal-focused Dolma Impact Fund has raised $40 million at first close of its second fund, attracting investment from a group of development finance institutions.

Momentum behind social bonds could be set to swing to green - Amundi