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THE KENSINGTON CORRIDOR TRUST
This report delves into the revitalisation of low-income neighborhood commercial corridors that are increasingly attracting investment, as wealthier residents move in.
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ESG and Law in Africa: Navigating sustainability and governance
In the most recent episode of the Africa Legal Podcast, James Kamau, Chair of DLA Piper Africa and Scott Cowan discuss the growing impact of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors on the African legal landscape.
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Rules of the Game for Sustainable Business: Laws, Contracts and Morality
David Frydlinger, a Swedish attorney and GAIL member, has written a unique book on EU sustainability law and sustainable business. “Rules of the Game for Sustainable Business: Laws, Contracts and Morality” is a crucially important book for all impact lawyers. The book explains the changing landscape and provides a guide for companies on how to transform…
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Shifting Power Dynamics in Investing
Legal tools and innovations By: Karyn Polak – Impact Entrepreneur correspondent and GAIL North America Regional Member August 27, 2024 This article by the Impact Entrepreneur reviews the Annual Grunin Conference and its contribution towards the impact investing space. Held at NYU, the conference brings together over 300 global leaders—lawyers, academics, and impact investors—to address…
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Selling with Purpose — How We Exited Our Impact Company
In this article from ImpactPHL, Amanda Levinson and Natasha Freidus, co-founders of NeedsList, share their journey of exiting their impact-driven company to a values-aligned buyer. They offer insights into their process, challenges, and key strategies, aiming to guide other impact entrepreneurs considering similar paths.
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Assessing the influence of ESG washing on bank reputational exposure: A cross-country analysis
This article investigates the critical impact of ESG washing on banks’ reputations in this insightful study. Exploring data from 120 banks across 35 countries between 2014 and 2020, the research reveals how discrepancies between environmental and social disclosures and their actual implementation can either heighten or reduce reputational risks.