By Lucidity Insights Research Team • January 15, 2024
B Corp as a Catalyst for Sustainable Profits
In the realm of ESG, authenticity and trust play pivotal roles. The surge in greenwashing has heightened skepticism among consumers and stakeholders. To address this skepticism and truly incorporate ESG values, companies need to go beyond mere statements and demonstrate tangible actions. B Corp is a key player in this endeavor.
The conventional notion that prioritizing ESG factors compromises profitability is rapidly becoming outdated. A growing body of evidence, including a comprehensive study by Harvard Business School, suggests that robust ESG practices can enhance financial performance and ensure long-term resilience and sustainability.
Explore the companies that have embraced B Corp and discover the benefits they experience by adopting it.
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The Business of Impact Investing in 2023
Impact investing is a form of investing that believes that every dollar invested can make a difference, while producing a profit. Over the past 20 years, impact investing has undergone a remarkable evolution, driven by a confluence of societal, economic, and technological factors. These influences have propelled impact investing into a crucial mechanism for addressing societal needs, traditionally the domain of public funding. In 2022, the impact investing market sat at US$1,146 billion, growing at a healthy compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29% over the last four years. This special report features interviews with thought leaders in the impact investing space, and offers an insightful perspective on the current and future state of impact investing, its challenges and opportunities, and highlights case studies of investors, social enterprises, and the impact they are having on the world.
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While 1 in 3 US deaths result from heart disease, 2-4% of heart attack patients face misdiagnosis. Eko Health aims to save lives by revolutionizing one of the oldest medical devices—the stethoscope.
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Is 'Impact Washing' real? Assessing SDG commitment extends beyond carbon footprint. Clarity AI addresses complexities in evaluating true positive change. Watch the video now:
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Data centers consume 3% of global electricity. Discover how the 'Power-to-X' solution ensures grid stability and sustainability in our video.
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The Digital Divide remains significant, deeply intertwined with socioeconomic, geographical, and cultural factors. Not2Far is a startup aiming to bridge this gap.
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Founded in 2014, Dendra Systems aims to restore ecosystems globally. Watch their impactful work in this video.
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The 'sachet economy' in the Philippines fuels the country's over one-third share of the world's marine plastic waste. Meet Green Antz, a startup dedicated to combating this crisis.
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North America stands as the primary focus for SWFs' Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) investments, comprising 44% of the deal count and 39% of the deal value.
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Explore the dynamic shift in Sovereign Wealth Funds' (SWFs) investment strategies as they actively choose projects aligning with ESG criteria, particularly in climate and energy
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Uncover the evolution of Sovereign Wealth Funds as they shift towards impactful investments meeting ESG criteria. Watch to explore the early stages of this transition.
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Embark on a $1.2 trillion journey in impact investing—where private capital meets societal needs, Gen Z reshapes values, and 'Profit with Purpose' challenges traditions
