🌍 Unlock ESG Integration in Your 401(k) Plans 🌍 Explore our op-ed, co-authored by Yejide Olutosin, MBA, and Jenna Anita Nicholas of Impact Experience, featured by 401(k) Specialist Magazine. We delve into this pivotal moment, offering actionable guidance for corporate sustainability officers eager to infuse a consideration of climate factors into their 401(k) plans. 🚀 Empower Your Investments for Impact🚀 Explore ways to: ✅ Align Retirement Investments with Sustainability and Equity Goals. ✅ Foster a Climate-Friendly Financial Future. ✅ Harmonize Corporate Values with Investment Strategies. Our op-ed isn't just commentary—it's a blueprint for transformative change. It goes beyond discussing the significance of this moment; it seamlessly aligns with our recent Business Climate Finance legal opinion letter. This letter outlines the path for integrating climate considerations into employer-sponsored retirement plans. Together, we tap into the potential of climate-conscious retirement planning — an often overlooked tool for a sustainable future! Join us in turning insights into action! 💼💚🌿 #ESGIntegration #Sustainability #401kPlans #LegalOpinionLetter #ClimateAction #BlueprintForChange #OpinionEditorial
About us
The Business for Climate Finance Initiative (BCF) brings together businesses and investors to increase private sector investment in the transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient future. This initiative aims to mobilize private capital towards projects and activities that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, build resilience against the impacts of climate change, and contribute to sustainable development. BCF was launched with two goals in mind: to assess and disclose the climate impact of corporate cash deposits and retirement funds and to decarbonize bank accounts and employee retirement plans starting with a group of leading U.S. companies. It provides a platform for businesses and investors to collaborate and advocate for changes that will create a favorable investment climate for climate finance. This initiative also works to raise awareness and understanding of the opportunities and challenges in the industry and provides a network for knowledge-sharing and capacity-building. Learn more by visiting our website at www.businessclimatefinance.org.
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- Oakland, CA
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- climate justice, sustainability, impact investing , ESG, and CSR
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🌍 Join Us at the Business Climate Finance NY Climate Week Networking Mixer on Monday, September 23, from 2:00-4:00 pm EST! 🌱 Celebrate our 2nd anniversary with us during NY Climate Week! This exclusive in-person event, hosted by Impact Experience's BCF initiative, is your chance to engage with sustainable finance leaders and explore how we can shift capital toward a sustainable future. We're launching a fundraiser to support our mission as part of the celebration. While contributions are not mandatory, we encourage you to consider donating when you RSVP. Hors d'oeuvres will be served. 🍴🥤 📅 RSVP here: https://lu.ma/5gzx2gpe 💻🌱 Consider donating here: https://lnkd.in/edUBgQCZ Come network, collaborate, spark new ideas for a greener tomorrow, and consider contributing to our mission of a more equitable, sustainable future! 🌱 #NYClimateWeek2024 #SustainableFinance #Fundraiser
Business Climate Finance NYC Climate Week 2024 Networking Mixer · Luma
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🌍 Join Us at the Business Climate Finance NY Climate Week Networking Mixer on Monday, September 23, from 2:00-4:00 pm EST! 🌱 Hosted by Impact Experience's Business Climate Finance Initiative team during NY Climate Week, this exclusive in-person event is your opportunity to dive deep into the world of sustainable finance. 📈 Engage in insightful conversations, explore forward-looking financial strategies, and connect with like-minded professionals. 🤝 Together, let's uncover the pivotal role of green finance in shaping a sustainable future. This year, as we celebrate our 2nd anniversary, we're also launching a fundraiser to support our mission of shifting capital away from extractive industries and toward sustainable enterprises. While contributions are not mandatory, we would like to encourage you to consider donating as you RSVP to help us further our impact. Hors d'oeuvres will be served. 🍴🥤 📅 RSVP here: https://lu.ma/5gzx2gpe 💻🌱Consider donating here: https://lnkd.in/edUBgQCZ RSVP today, and if you can, help us reach our fundraising goal! Stay tuned for more updates. 🌎 #NYClimateWeek2024 #SustainableFinance #Fundraiser
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🌟 Unlock the Power of Finance for Social Change! 🌟 The Impact Experience team is thrilled to announce our upcoming event! Join us for the virtual convening, "Leveraging Finance to Enhance Movement Organizing Impact," a transformative 1.5-day online engagement. Explore how financial tools can support or hinder social movements such as racial equity, fossil fuel divestment, sustainable agriculture, and health equity. Gain powerful insights from leading movement-building organizations across the U.S., participate in dynamic group discussions, and discover actionable strategies to amplify activist efforts through innovative financial systems. 📅 Date: October 7-8, 2024 💻 Format: Online 📧 For more info, email us at [email protected] #FinanceForChange #SocialImpact #MovementBuilding
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🌱📊 Hot off the press: Our Q2 2024 BCF Newsletter is here, just in time for mid-year strategy reviews! As businesses reassess their climate commitments halfway through the year, we highlight: 1. Vermont's new Climate Superfund Law 2. A powerful tool that tracks $4.3T in fossil fuel investments 3. Our BCF team helps firms accelerate climate action and advance equity Align your firm's financial strategies with sustainability goals. Download our timely newsletter now to stay ahead of the curve. #SustainableFinance #MidYearStrategy #ClimateEquity
Business Climate Finance Newsletter Q2 2024
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Excited to see Impact Experience Business Climate Finance’s collaboration with the Climate Finance Fund (CFF) featured in their 2018-2023 strategy evaluation! 🌿💼 We co-hosted the "Business for Climate Finance Retirement Plan Report Launch" during Climate Week NYC 2022 alongside CFA Institute and Mercer. This groundbreaking report, accessible on the BCF website, quantified the link between U.S. employer-sponsored retirement plans and greenhouse gas emissions. CFF's support, led by Marilyn Waite, has catalyzed systemic change in climate finance, mobilized diverse groups, and decarbonized capital across three continents. 🤝 We're actively seeking forward-thinking partners to join us in expanding this critical work. If your organization is passionate about driving sustainable finance and climate action, we'd love to explore collaboration opportunities. Visit https://lnkd.in/ev2Uj8Sp to learn more! #ClimateFinance #ESG #Collaboration
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🌿 Corporate Climate Action: The 401(k) Blind Spot 🌿 Did you know that over $2 billion is invested in fossil fuels in Google employees' 401(k) plans? This highlights a critical gap in corporate climate strategies. Key takeaways from the attached op-ed: 1. American workers own 1/5 of U.S. fossil fuel stocks through 401(k)s 2. Climate-safe investing is crucial for achieving net-zero goals 3. Fossil-free retirement plans can boost financial returns and align with company values 💡 Opportunity: Companies can lead by offering fossil-free 401(k) options, supporting climate commitments and employee financial well-being. Is your company's retirement plan undermining its sustainability efforts? The Business Climate Finance team can help align your financial strategies with your climate goals. #Sustainability #ClimateFinance #NetZero
Google employees want to fight climate change through their 401(k)s. Here’s how
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Tackling the Climate Data Challenges toward More Sustainable Finance A new CFA Institute report highlights the significant obstacles in obtaining reliable climate-related data for investment analysis. Nearly half of the members surveyed cited poor corporate disclosures as a major barrier. Why This Matters: Investors need accurate, comprehensive climate data to assess risks and opportunities effectively. Without reliable data, making informed decisions to support the transition to a low-carbon economy is challenging. This impacts investment returns and global efforts to mitigate climate change. Key Data Challenges: Company-Level Issues: Limited resources for quality emissions data. Third-Party Providers: Inconsistent calculations and methodologies. ESG Ratings: Often fail to capture decarbonization efforts. Scope 3 (Financed) Emissions: Most emissions for many industries require complex estimations. While it is the most significant part of financial firms' carbon footprint, it is difficult to measure. Regulatory Efforts: While regulations such as the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS 9 ) aim to standardize disclosures, comparability issues may persist due to varying definitions and requirements. Our Role: Impact Experience's Business Climate Finance initiative advocates for measuring and disclosing emissions from finance, enhancing data quality to support smarter corporate climate finance strategies. Collaborate with us to improve data integrity and align financial decisions with positive climate impacts - delivering returns and emissions reductions. #ClimateRisk #ESG #Finance
Climate Data in the Investment Process: Challenges, Resources, and Considerations
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The Business Climate Finance team invites you to our next webinar on "Aligning Endowments with Climate Action: Strategies from the Field" on Thursday, May 16, 2024, from 12 pm-1 pm ET / 9 am-10 am PT. In this 1-hour virtual session, you'll discover: 1. How The Nature Conservancy is strategically decarbonizing its endowment with insights from Jessica Eastling, TNC Director of Investments 2. Ways to align your organization's financial strategies with net-zero goals for maximum climate impact Take advantage of this invaluable opportunity to gain actionable insights on leveraging finance as a catalyst for climate action and equity. Register now at the link below to save your spot! #Endowments #ClimateAction #Webinar
Aligning Endowments with Climate Action: Strategies from the Field · Zoom · Luma
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🌍✨ Happy Earth Day 2024! ✨🌱 Today, as we celebrate our planet's beauty and renew our commitment to its preservation, we're thrilled to announce an event that embodies the essence of Earth Day's mission. Join us on May 16th for an illuminating webinar focused on decarbonizing endowments—an essential step towards a sustainable future. Business Climate Finance moderators Yejide Olutosin, MBA, and Jenna Anita Nicholas will lead a dynamic discussion, exploring the critical role of equitable climate solutions in this endeavor. Discover how organizations, like yours, can make a tangible impact on Earth's health by transitioning their investments towards sustainability. Learn from Jessica Eastling, Director of Investments, as she shares insights and strategies gleaned from The Nature Conservancy's journey towards decarbonizing its endowment over three transformative years. This virtual gathering isn't just about financial transformation; it's about aligning our investments with our values and the well-being of our planet. Save the Date: 📅 Thursday, May 16 Reserve Your Spot: 🔗 Register Now: https://lu.ma/latvr0mv Let's make every day Earth Day. Join us to explore how your actions can shape a greener, more sustainable tomorrow. #SustainableFinance #Webinar #EarthDay 🌎🌿