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PRIVATE SECTOR PURSUIT OF A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE: THE GROWTH STORY OF OUR TIME

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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LONDON, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Demonstrating the important role the private sector plays in driving a more sustainable economy, the Sustainable Markets Initiative today published its 2023 Impact Report, The Growth Story of Our Time.

Key Points: 
  • https://www.sustainable-markets.org/news/as-strategic-partner-for-cop28-...
    Brian Moynihan, Chair and CEO of Bank of America, and Chair of the Sustainable Markets Initiative said:
    "The private sector has the capital, the talent, and the ingenuity to drive a more sustainable business infrastructure.
  • We accelerated progress through cross-Task Force collaboration, helping Sustainable Markets Initiative CEOs develop solutions and scale not achievable by one industry alone.
  • Jennifer Jordan-Saifi, CEO of the Sustainable Markets Initiative said:
    "The private sector has emerged as the vanguard of the new era – one where profitability and the global public good are not mutually exclusive.
  • Founded by His Majesty King Charles III in 2020, as the Prince of Wales, the Sustainable Markets Initiative has become the world's 'go-to' private sector organisation on transition.

PRIVATE SECTOR PURSUIT OF A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE: THE GROWTH STORY OF OUR TIME

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Climate, United Nations, Council, Telecom, Report, Partnership, Business, Nature, COP28, Blended finance, State visit, Bank of America, COP, Private sector, Majesty, Public sector, Sustainability, Liberal arts college, Chair, Growth, International financial institutions, Nationally determined contribution, Heart, Region, Royal college, Market, Tourism

LONDON, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Demonstrating the important role the private sector plays in driving a more sustainable economy, the Sustainable Markets Initiative today published its 2023 Impact Report, The Growth Story of Our Time.

Key Points: 
  • https://www.sustainable-markets.org/news/as-strategic-partner-for-cop28-...
    Brian Moynihan, Chair and CEO of Bank of America, and Chair of the Sustainable Markets Initiative said:
    "The private sector has the capital, the talent, and the ingenuity to drive a more sustainable business infrastructure.
  • We accelerated progress through cross-Task Force collaboration, helping Sustainable Markets Initiative CEOs develop solutions and scale not achievable by one industry alone.
  • Jennifer Jordan-Saifi, CEO of the Sustainable Markets Initiative said:
    "The private sector has emerged as the vanguard of the new era – one where profitability and the global public good are not mutually exclusive.
  • Founded by His Majesty King Charles III in 2020, as the Prince of Wales, the Sustainable Markets Initiative has become the world's 'go-to' private sector organisation on transition.

"Topp Jirayut" pinpoints 3 challenges on digital assets at World Economic Forum 2024

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Monday, January 29, 2024
Crypto, Bitcoin, Better World, Government, HKSAR, Grayscale Investments, Blended finance, Security (finance), Cryptocurrency

BANGKOK, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bitkub Capital Group Holdings Co., Ltd., led by Jirayut Srupsrisopa, Founder and Group CEO, participated in the World Economic Forum 2024, held from 15-19 January 2024 in Davos, Switzerland.

Key Points: 
  • BANGKOK, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bitkub Capital Group Holdings Co., Ltd., led by Jirayut Srupsrisopa, Founder and Group CEO, participated in the World Economic Forum 2024, held from 15-19 January 2024 in Davos, Switzerland.
  • This esteemed economic conference hosted over 2,800 distinguished delegates, including world leaders, leading business founders, and global academic professionals, who contributed their perspectives on the annual global economic direction.
  • Also, together with Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Thailand, Srettha Thavisin, alongside Thailand's leading enterprises.
  • The six topics featuring "Topp Jirayut" visions at the World Economic Forum are as follows:
    Building Trust for Our Common Future: Role of Education, Technology, and Blended Finance for Better Business, Better World

"Topp Jirayut" pinpoints 3 challenges on digital assets at World Economic Forum 2024

Retrieved on: 
Monday, January 29, 2024
Crypto, Bitcoin, Better World, Government, HKSAR, Grayscale Investments, Blended finance, Security (finance), Cryptocurrency

BANGKOK, Jan. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bitkub Capital Group Holdings Co., Ltd., led by Jirayut Srupsrisopa, Founder and Group CEO, participated in the World Economic Forum 2024, held from 15-19 January 2024 in Davos, Switzerland.

Key Points: 
  • BANGKOK, Jan. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bitkub Capital Group Holdings Co., Ltd., led by Jirayut Srupsrisopa, Founder and Group CEO, participated in the World Economic Forum 2024, held from 15-19 January 2024 in Davos, Switzerland.
  • This esteemed economic conference hosted over 2,800 distinguished delegates, including world leaders, leading business founders, and global academic professionals, who contributed their perspectives on the annual global economic direction.
  • Also, together with Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Thailand, Srettha Thavisin, alongside Thailand's leading enterprises.
  • The six topics featuring "Topp Jirayut" visions at the World Economic Forum are as follows:
    Building Trust for Our Common Future: Role of Education, Technology, and Blended Finance for Better Business, Better World

AS STRATEGIC PARTNER FOR COP28 BUSINESS AND PHILANTHROPY CLIMATE FORUM, SUSTAINABLE MARKETS INITIATIVE EXPANDS FOCUS ON INDUSTRY TRANSITION WITH GLOBAL LEADERS TO ALIGN INDUSTRY, FINANCE, AND COUNTRY ROADMAPS

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sustainable Markets Initiative, the Strategic Partner to the COP28 Business and Philanthropy Climate Forum (BPCF) helped convene more than a 1,000 CEOs, global leaders, and philanthropists from over 80 countries. The Forum was led by the COP28 Presidency of the United Arab Emirates and held alongside the World Climate Action Summit.

Key Points: 
  • The COP28 Business and Philanthropy Climate Forum shared the private sector's progress and released its Purpose Statement and aims for COP29.
  • "The Sustainable Markets Initiative, as a private sector led organisation, has transformed how the global business community convenes at world events like COP28.
  • Country Engagement : The Sustainable Markets Initiative established a new regional council in Africa , and its China Council launched a Health Working Group .
  • Sustainable Markets Initiative Showcase: At COP28, the Sustainable Markets Initiative member companies and partners showcased recent demonstrations of progress through a digital storytelling series that highlighted sustainable transition projects, investment, and business activities across the globe.

AS STRATEGIC PARTNER FOR COP28 BUSINESS AND PHILANTHROPY CLIMATE FORUM, SUSTAINABLE MARKETS INITIATIVE EXPANDS FOCUS ON INDUSTRY TRANSITION WITH GLOBAL LEADERS TO ALIGN INDUSTRY, FINANCE, AND COUNTRY ROADMAPS

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Carbon, Nature, Climate change, Investment, State, Patient, Built environment, BSI, Growth, Electricity, Business, Bank of America, Government, NHS England, Chair, Task, Climate, Blended finance, Mining, Partnership, Built, Socially responsible investing, Forum, Life-cycle assessment, Climate change mitigation, Innovation, LCA, COP29, Language, Student, Insurance, Farmer, Liberal arts college, Majesty, Motion, Policy, COP28, Royal college, MEP, Private sector, Fellow, City, Seal, Task force, PEG, Tourism, Renewable energy, Cryptocurrency, Telecommunications, Bain

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sustainable Markets Initiative, the Strategic Partner to the COP28 Business and Philanthropy Climate Forum (BPCF) helped convene more than a 1,000 CEOs, global leaders, and philanthropists from over 80 countries. The Forum was led by the COP28 Presidency of the United Arab Emirates and held alongside the World Climate Action Summit.

Key Points: 
  • The COP28 Business and Philanthropy Climate Forum shared the private sector's progress and released its Purpose Statement and aims for COP29.
  • "The Sustainable Markets Initiative, as a private sector led organisation, has transformed how the global business community convenes at world events like COP28.
  • Country Engagement : The Sustainable Markets Initiative established a new regional council in Africa , and its China Council launched a Health Working Group .
  • Sustainable Markets Initiative Showcase: At COP28, the Sustainable Markets Initiative member companies and partners showcased recent demonstrations of progress through a digital storytelling series that highlighted sustainable transition projects, investment, and business activities across the globe.

The United States and Nordic countries launch joint funding initiative to increase climate investments in emerging and developing markets: World Climate Foundation

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Monday, December 4, 2023
Ministry, Climate change, Investment fund, Energy transition, USAID, Developed country, COP28, Developing country, United, Investment, Climate, Blended finance, Government, IMCA, Climate Investment Funds, Private sector, International trade, Foreign Affairs, Biodiversity, Development, Partnership, Operating partner, News, International development, Renewable energy, Sida

World Climate Foundation is acting as IMCA's Operating Partner, with support from the Climate Investment Coalition.

Key Points: 
  • World Climate Foundation is acting as IMCA's Operating Partner, with support from the Climate Investment Coalition.
  • At today's launch, IMCA issued a call for proposals under the PREPARE Adaptation Finance Window, an initiative under the USAID Climate Finance for Development Accelerator.
  • World Climate Foundation is proud to be acting as Operating Partner of the Investment Mobilization Collaboration Arrangement (IMCA); to deliver on climate investment objectives in developing and emerging economies.
  • We look forward to utilizing our expertise in facilitating public-private sector collaboration to catalyze critically needed climate finance at scale."

The United States and Nordic countries launch joint funding initiative to increase climate investments in emerging and developing markets: World Climate Foundation

Retrieved on: 
Monday, December 4, 2023
Ministry, Climate change, Investment fund, Energy transition, USAID, Developed country, COP28, Developing country, United, Investment, Climate, Blended finance, Government, IMCA, Climate Investment Funds, Private sector, International trade, Foreign Affairs, Biodiversity, Development, Partnership, Operating partner, News, International development, Renewable energy, Sida

World Climate Foundation is acting as IMCA's Operating Partner, with support from the Climate Investment Coalition.

Key Points: 
  • World Climate Foundation is acting as IMCA's Operating Partner, with support from the Climate Investment Coalition.
  • At today's launch, IMCA issued a call for proposals under the PREPARE Adaptation Finance Window, an initiative under the USAID Climate Finance for Development Accelerator.
  • World Climate Foundation is proud to be acting as Operating Partner of the Investment Mobilization Collaboration Arrangement (IMCA); to deliver on climate investment objectives in developing and emerging economies.
  • We look forward to utilizing our expertise in facilitating public-private sector collaboration to catalyze critically needed climate finance at scale."

Trident Announces Appointment of Aron Betru as Chief Strategic and Operating Officer

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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Trident, an institutional asset manager that utilizes proprietary technology and a systematic approach to invest in high potential small businesses in the Healthcare, Consumer and Industrial sectors, today announced that Aron Betru has joined as Chief Strategic Officer and Chief Operating Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Trident, an institutional asset manager that utilizes proprietary technology and a systematic approach to invest in high potential small businesses in the Healthcare, Consumer and Industrial sectors, today announced that Aron Betru has joined as Chief Strategic Officer and Chief Operating Officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211006005296/en/
    Aron Betru, Chief Strategic and Operating Officer (Photo: Business Wire)
    Mr. Betru leads Tridents strategy and operations work for both Trident and the small businesses the firm invests in.
  • Aron Betru brings years of successful experience in innovative finance and diversity in financial services, said Eric Taylor, CEO of Trident.
  • By leveraging technology to do this at scale, Trident is committed to being an industry leader on this front, said Mr. Betru.

DGAP-News: Finance in Motion facilitates EUR 760 million in new investments for sustainable development in emerging markets in 2020

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Monday, June 14, 2021
Articles, Economy, Sustainability, Sustainable architecture, Sustainable building, Sustainable design, Sustainable development, Sustainable urban planning, International Finance Corporation, Blended finance

Finance in Motion advises or manages various impact funds dedicated exclusively to sustainable development in emerging markets.

Key Points: 
  • Finance in Motion advises or manages various impact funds dedicated exclusively to sustainable development in emerging markets.
  • The funds channel investments toward topics such as climate action, biodiversity conservation, sustainable use of natural resources, and entrepreneurship and financial inclusion.
  • Finance in Motion is a global impact asset manager focused exclusively on sustainable development in emerging markets.
  • Finance in Motion furthermore makes selected direct investments in impactful enterprises that share the company's values.