Sustainable & Impact investments

Although the economic, social and environmental goals of both types of investing are the same and complement each other, their processes and applications differ. While the former emphasizes measurement, the latter focuses more on maximizing a positive impact. 

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Climate change, social and economic equality, healthy growth and full employment, access to resources and infrastructure, strong institutions, peace and justice. These are some of the principles that encompass the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to build a more sustainable planet. To achieve these goals, the UN estimates that by 2030, between 5 and 7 billion dollars a year will be needed, and to achieve climate neutrality (zero greenhouse gases) between 3 and 5 billion dollars more every year. 

 

In the search for this growth, supported by triple economic, social and environmental profitability,authorities and businesses are promoting sustainability by applying ESG criteria (Environmental, Social, Governance) and the promotion of projects that generate long-term returns in vulnerable communities. Put more simply and in the words of Quyen Tran, BlackRock Impact Investing Director, “ESG investing assesses how a company works and the impact investing this company produces or offers”.