Socially responsible investing

Montage Partners Named to Inc.’s 2023 List of Founder-Friendly Investors

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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Montage Partners, a people-first private equity firm based in Scottsdale, Arizona, is proud to have been named to this list for the third consecutive year.

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  • Montage Partners, a people-first private equity firm based in Scottsdale, Arizona, is proud to have been named to this list for the third consecutive year.
  • “We’re honored to be named to the Founder-Friendly Investors list for the third straight year,” said Jordan Tate, co-Managing Partner of Montage Partners.
  • Montage Partners is also a signatory of the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment, a global network of institutional investors working together to put responsible investment into practice.
  • To see the complete list, go to: https://www.inc.com/founder-friendly-investors/2023
    Introduced in 2019, the Founder-Friendly Investors list quickly established itself as one of Inc.’s most resourceful franchises.

Abdulwahab's Office Becomes First in the Country to Sign the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)*

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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By signing these principles, Abdulwahab's Office demonstrates its dedication to responsible investment strategies that maximise financial returns while seeking to minimise their impact on society and the environment.

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  • By signing these principles, Abdulwahab's Office demonstrates its dedication to responsible investment strategies that maximise financial returns while seeking to minimise their impact on society and the environment.
  • "We are thrilled to be pioneers in this significant endeavour, setting a precedent for responsible investment practices within Oman," said Abdulwahab Al Maimani, Chief Executive Officer of Abdulwahab's Office.
  • The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) hold paramount significance in Oman Vision 2040, serving as a cornerstone for the nation's aspirations towards sustainable development and responsible economic growth.
  • Abulwahab's Office joins a prestigious group of global investors and companies that have chosen to adopt responsible investment principles.

MAOR INVESTMENTS Announces the Closing of Its Second Fund at $180M, 1.8x the Size of MAOR I

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Friday, October 20, 2023
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MAOR INVESTMENTS, a Luxembourg-based venture capital fund dedicated to Israeli technologies, is proud to announce the final closing of its second fund, MAOR II, at $180 million.

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  • MAOR INVESTMENTS, a Luxembourg-based venture capital fund dedicated to Israeli technologies, is proud to announce the final closing of its second fund, MAOR II, at $180 million.
  • This access emphasizes the differentiating positioning of the fund as « Bridge to Europe », reflecting MAOR INVESTMENTS’ unique value in the Israeli ecosystem.
  • By aligning its investments with ESG criteria and signing the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) for MAOR II, an Article 8 SFDR fund, MAOR INVESTMENTS is committed to investing responsibly.
  • The MAOR INVESTMENTS team sincerely thanks its investors, portfolio companies, team members and corporate partners for their precious support and collaboration.

Stoneweg US Drives 33% GRESB Score Improvement for Varia US Properties

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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As the asset manager for the Varia US portfolio, Stoneweg US plays a pivotal role in guiding and supporting Varia US' sustainable practices, driving the achievement of a 33% year-over-year improvement in the firm's GRESB score.

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  • As the asset manager for the Varia US portfolio, Stoneweg US plays a pivotal role in guiding and supporting Varia US' sustainable practices, driving the achievement of a 33% year-over-year improvement in the firm's GRESB score.
  • Stoneweg US played a pivotal role, driving the achievement of a 33% year-over-year improvement in the firm's GRESB score
    The annual GRESB assessment, shaped by the collective vision of investors and industry stakeholders, serves as a compass for measuring sustainability performance in asset investments.
  • Through the efforts of its asset manager Stoneweg US, Varia US acquired and/or achieved four Green Globes® sustainable building certifications and eight ENERGY STAR® building performance certifications in 2022.
  • For the complete "GRESB Real Estate Benchmark Report 2023" and more insights into Varia US' ESG strategy and initiatives, please visit website at www.stonewegesg.us .

Trivest Introduces Allison Gracer as Director of ESG

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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Trivest Partners (“Trivest” or the “Firm”) is pleased to announce the addition of Allison Gracer as its first Director of Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”).

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  • Trivest Partners (“Trivest” or the “Firm”) is pleased to announce the addition of Allison Gracer as its first Director of Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”).
  • This key position represents a commitment to continual improvement across the Firm and the Trivest portfolio in the areas of both ESG and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (“DEI”).
  • Her work aims to implement ESG initiatives that enhance the portfolio’s ESG performance, reinforcing Trivest’s commitment to responsible investing practices.
  • ESG and DEI considerations have never been greater for Trivest, our portfolio, and our investors.

Ping An triumphs at BDO ESG Awards-- "Outstanding ESG Performance of H-share Companies Awards"

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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The recognition is testament to Ping An's outstanding performance in environmental, social and governance ("ESG") practices and performance.

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  • The recognition is testament to Ping An's outstanding performance in environmental, social and governance ("ESG") practices and performance.
  • The BDO ESG Awards started in 2018 in Hong Kong to promote corporates' social responsibility to integrate sustainability into business models.
  • It honours the companies that have outstanding performance and made positive impact in the areas of ESG.
  • With its robust sustainability strategy, Ping An has incorporated core philosophies and standards of ESG into its corporate management.

Ping An triumphs at BDO ESG Awards-- "Outstanding ESG Performance of H-share Companies Awards"

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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The recognition is testament to Ping An's outstanding performance in environmental, social and governance ("ESG") practices and performance.

Key Points: 
  • The recognition is testament to Ping An's outstanding performance in environmental, social and governance ("ESG") practices and performance.
  • The BDO ESG Awards started in 2018 in Hong Kong to promote corporates' social responsibility to integrate sustainability into business models.
  • It honours the companies that have outstanding performance and made positive impact in the areas of ESG.
  • With its robust sustainability strategy, Ping An has incorporated core philosophies and standards of ESG into its corporate management.

Individual Investors Find Their Path to Sustainable Investments in New Book

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --  A new book is closing the gap between those who say they want to invest sustainably and those who actually do so. While studies show that most Americans would prefer to invest their savings in sustainable funds, those same studies show that very few do, with the biggest barriers to adoption being awareness and a lack of know-how.

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  • It provides guidance for those interested in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investments, helping them find and evaluate sustainable funds.
  • The book also dispels myths about ESG investing and offers real-world evidence of its positive impact.
  • Interest in sustainable investments, often called "ESG" investing because of its focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance issues, is strong, with women and younger investors leading the demand.
  • However, a 2022 study from FINRA and the University of Chicago found most individual investors don't hold ESG investments because they aren't aware of them or don't know how .

TruFund Financial Services, Inc. Secures Additional $11.5 Million in Capital to Bolster Historically Under-Resourced Affordable Housing Developers

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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TruFund Financial Services, Inc. is proud to announce the expansion of the Impact Developers Fund (IDF).

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  • TruFund Financial Services, Inc. is proud to announce the expansion of the Impact Developers Fund (IDF).
  • The fund's mission is to empower real estate developers who have traditionally lacked access to capital and support from conventional sources, including BIPOC and women-owned developers.
  • Since its launch in 2020 with $26 million in initial capital from Morgan Stanley and the Ford Foundation, IDF has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to supporting developers focused on creating high-quality, affordable housing throughout the United States.
  • Since IDF’s investments were made, these developers have secured over $130 million in additional operating or project financing.

Chief Financial Officers call for greater private sector financing for the Sustainable Development Goals

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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New York, United States of America, Sept. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chief Financial Officers and other key actors in the investment community gathered at this year’s SDG Investment Forum in New York to call for accelerating private sector investment and financing to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and  achieve the 2030 Agenda.

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  • New York, United States of America, Sept. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chief Financial Officers and other key actors in the investment community gathered at this year’s SDG Investment Forum in New York to call for accelerating private sector investment and financing to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and  achieve the 2030 Agenda.
  • Similarly, while private capital is abundant, only a small share is clearly aligned with the Global Goals.
  • The report underlines the key role Chief Financial Officers play in managing the risks and opportunities offered by taking action or lagging behind in the low carbon transition.
  • On the flip side, proactive action can bring a sustainable long-term competitive advantage to businesses.