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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.
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‘Greenwashing’ Class Action Risks Persist Due to Divergent Case Law
In the article, they emphasise the importance of consumer-facing companies adopting proactive measures to address greenwashing concerns, both to reduce the risk of litigation and to strengthen legal defenses in case of potential lawsuits.
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Blended Finance – APAC Legal Perspectives
This event discussed the launch of the pathbreaking report by the GAIL Blended Finance Working Group “Unlocking Legal Pathways for Blended Finance: Case Studies and Global Insights” in the APAC region.
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Relationship-Based Lending: Driving Equity by Centering Trust in the Financial System
The report highlights systemic inequities in the U.S. financial system, particularly in lending practices.
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Social Outcomes Conference 2024
GAIL is contributing to the Social Outcomes Conference 2024 (SOC24), taking place on 5-6 September online & in-person at the Blavatnik School of Government, Oxford.