Earlier this year, we released our first-ever report aligned to the new Impact Performance Reporting norms in collaboration with our partner Proof. Learn more about the process in this case study: Implementing The Impact Performance Reporting Norms. resources.proof.io/implementing...

“The transition to renewable energy — particularly solar — relies on energy storage. A ton more batteries are about to come online.” www.canarymedia.com/articles/bat...

We’re listening to this podcast with Urban Remedy founder, Neka Pasquale, on how staying true to your mission can not only build a thriving business but also heal people and the planet. essentialingredients.substack.com/p/the-urban-...

This year, Kate Raworth released a report on the Doughnut's evolution since. The Doughnut is a conceptual framework that proposes a goal for a thriving 21st century: meet the needs of all people within the means of the living planet. Check it out here: doughnuteconomics.org/tools/the-ev...

ICYMI: our 2025 #ImpactReport is here. We’re advancing impact outcomes across our portfolio, at our fund & in our field. Read on to see how we measure & track outcomes with support from our partners Proof, Impact Frontiers, Impact Capital Managers, B Corp & Bluemark www.thebuildersfund.com/impact/

Corporate Support for DEI Continues Among Investors and Companies www.iccr.org/reports/corp...

Our 2025 Impact Report is here! Some highlights include: our approach to #impact measurement, the latest from our purpose-driven portfolio, and how we keep purpose at the heart of impact investing. #Impact Report #IMM www.thebuildersfund.com/impact/

We’re listening to this podcast from UNPRI on how sustainability plays a key role in driving financial value for companies and markets around the world. www.unpri.org/the-pri-podc...

Acelero Learning was awarded a 5-year grant by The Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, to provide Head Start services in Delaware beginning in September. acelerolearning.com/2025/08/27/a...

The Builders Fund is thrilled to be a 2026 Mosaic Fellowship Host Fund! The program is designed to cultivate skilled, diverse talent in the impact investment industry. Applications open now through November 16, 2025. Thank you, Impact Capital Managers! www.impactcapitalmanagers.com/icm-mosaic-f...

The GIIN's State of the Market 2025: Trends, Performance & Allocations is here. “Impact AUM has increased at a compound annual growth rate of 21% over the past six years with an 11% increase in the past year — a signal of enduring confidence.” thegiin.org/publication/...

We're excited to share our 2024 Report using the Impact Performance Reporting Norms. Thanks to our partners Impact Frontiers & Proof for bringing this to life. You can read our first report and case study below. We'd love to hear your thoughts & feedback! resources.proof.io/implementing...

The Achievement Gap persists, with a quiet shift since 2015, leaving lower-performing students even further behind. www.afterbabel.com/p/silent-ach...

The Sustainability Value Creation guide is now available from the UN PRI. “Value creation through sustainability can occur at both the investment firm & portfolio company level, unlocking financial value." www.unpri.org/private-mark...

Renewables to Surpass Coal by 2026, according to the IEA’s 2025 Electricity Market Report #RenewableEnergy climatebase.org/blog/renewab...

1 million people are employed by #BCorps! A new report from B Lab shows how better jobs lead to better outcomes and how #BCorps around the world are adopting practices to support individual wellbeing, stronger communities & a fairer economy. blab.infogram.com/1t0dlzmk02o3...

CASE at Duke launched a new course: Impact Investing Finance. It's the first in a series to help enterprises raise capital from impact investors. The material has been tested by thousands of entrepreneurs, universities & accelerators. www.coursera.org/learn/impact...

From Systems Change Lab: “New research launched today shows that recent progress in food and agriculture isn’t happening at the pace and scale necessary to secure healthy and sustainable food for all, with global efforts lagging on nearly every measure.” systemschangelab.org/news/new-sys...

How organizations can use decarbonization to capture financial value and gain competitive advantage www.pwc.com/us/en/servic...

PosiGen partnered with 60 Decibels, an independent #impact measurement company, to listen directly to 155 customers to understand how #solar energy is changing their lives. Read on to hear what customers are saying. www.posigen.com/blog/how-pos...

Günther Thallinger on #climate, the insurance industry, and the future of capitalism. www.linkedin.com/pulse/climat...

Last month, Tideline hosted a discussion on the state of the Impact Investing Market. Click here to watch. #ImpInv tideline.com/compass-seri...

The Cost of Carelessness: A Response to Chris Wright’s Climate Dismissal: the latest from Managing Partner @trippbaird.bsky.social on what the climate science really says & why investing in decarbonization is necessary for long-term public interest & U.S. progress. medium.com/the-builders...

UNPRI on why a just agricultural transition matters to investors. www.unpri.org/pri-blog/inv...

Heatmap News shares a new resource for understanding the past 25 years of clean energy & EV policy, how the US encouraged clean energy from 2005 - 2022, how the #IRA expanded those incentives & how the GOP reconciliation bill changed & curtailed them. heatmap.news/politics/obb...

America's Clean Energy Transition Will Continue Despite the OBBBA. Big Ugly Bill guts renewable energy incentives, undercuts US manufacturing, and hands a long-term advantage to China, but economics will continue to drive clean energy growth. lnkd.in/gDnHFPh6

Read the latest Impact Dispatch from the GIIN on how the Climate Solutions Investing Framework equips investors with an evidence-based approach to evaluate climate solutions & allocate capital with rigor & intentionality. www.linkedin.com/pulse/contex...

“The quality of life market aspires to extend both life & health span...allowing the market to expand beyond its traditional association with healthcare & extend into sectors like IT, finance & consumer staples.” www.mckinsey.com/industries/p...

Social #purpose is becoming a practical way to clarify direction, energize culture, and build a stronger value proposition in a noisy and competitive market. sustainablebrands.com/read/purpose...

‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ would cause energy bills to go up in every state www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...

“Renewable #energy has sustained an attack from the federal government, but it remains a central focus for new-build energy, explains a memo from the Natural Resource Defense Council.” pv-magazine-usa.com/2025/07/03/f...

We’ve been thrilled to be a Mosaic Fellowship host fund for the past four years. Last month our 2025 Mosaic Fellow, Dhanush Ghirish attended the program kickoff in NYC with other Mosaic Fellows, alumni, ICM members, LPs, and friends from across the impact investing community.

New Sierra Club Paper Calls On Investors To Confront Climate Change As Systemic Financial Risk www.sierraclub.org/press-releas...

We participated in the Annual Survey from Project Frame to share insights into the state of #climate Impact Measurement and Management. Follow the link to read the key takeaways. #IMM projectframe.how/publications...

“Senate leaders have agreed to remove a new excise tax on wind and solar projects from their megabill in order to secure enough support for passage.” www.eenews.net/articles/sen...

Managing Partner @trippbaird.bsky.social joined 80+ energy investors to express concern over Congressional proposals threatening to undermine America’s energy leadership. Abundant energy is fundamental to our economic competitiveness and national security. Read the Open Letter: secureUSenergy.org

“UrbanRemedy, a leader in certified organic freshly prepared meals, snacks & cold pressed juices announces an expanded relationship with Whole Foods. The California brand will now be available in more than 400 Whole Foods locations.” www.prnewswire.com/news-release...

Rewiring America found that #IRA tax breaks allow Americans to unlock thousands of dollars in annual savings on their energy bills, support nearly half a million jobs, and can help the grid meet growing energy demand for manufacturing and data centers. www.canarymedia.com/articles/car...

We’re honored to be included in More Than a Starting Point, a new report from CASE at Duke, in collaboration with Impact Frontiers, exploring how investors are using #impact ratings in practice. You can read it here: impactfrontiers.org/wp-content/u... #IMM #ImpactRating

As Congress works on budget reconciliation, biz leaders & investors express serious concern over provisions in the bill, which would severely undermine US energy production & manufacturing when our nation needs energy to remain competitive. @trippbaird.bsky.social‬ ceforamerica.org/news-post/se...

This week Project Frame is releasing a new set of #climate Impact Measurement & Management resources, including case studies and a guide for navigating the existing methodologies across asset classes. www.linkedin.com/events/73404...

June 21 is Show Your Stripes Day—a time to spark conversation about how our world is warming. This video shows how @noaa.gov temperature data for the U.S. is turned into the iconic stripes visualizations you may see shared today and tomorrow. @edhawkins.org

McKinsey’s Global Private Markets Report 2025 is here, and it emphasizes the resilience and creativity of the private markets broadly and PE specifically. www.mckinsey.com/industries/p...

We’re listening to this podcast on IRA's #CleanEnergy tax provisions & industrial stimulus, which have brought billions in investment & gigawatts of power. These provisions risk being cut as the "One Big Beautiful Bill" passes through Congress. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...

“Despite widespread acceptance in #impact investing of the need for reliable #impact data, funding for producing it lags behind.” ssir.org/articles/ent...

Check out this podcast on #BCorp brand awareness, with key takeaways from the 2024 report and insights on what happens next for the movement. go.lifteconomy.com/blog/b-corp-...

Listen to the latest episode of the Positively PosiGen podcast that explores what goes into an energy efficiency audit and explains their #solar lease program. www.linkedin.com/posts/posige...

“The trend is clear: consumer products marketed on their sustainability features have registered healthy sales increases for several years running.” www.strategy-business.com/article/A-be...

“Boards are now expected, by regulators, investors & stakeholders to demonstrate fluency in climate & sustainability issues...a profound shift in what it means to be a fiduciary steward." www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

Sustainable food and ag practices lead to revenue growth and operational efficiency for more than 70% of companies, according to a new study. #regenerativeag trellis.net/article/sust...