Presenting Cleo with Campden Wealth and Barclays
With a near global recession and interest rates rising, we were very proud to be asked to present Cleo as an innovative use case for Blockchain in impact investing at the The Family Alternative Investment Forum hosted by Campden Wealth and Barclays.
The session featured a presentation of the results from the 9th Investing for Global Impact Report. Given the global challenges we’ve faced over recent years - it’s key to highlight the importance of a healthy, functioning, and sustainable planet. The report shows that private wealth-holders are keen to play their role to help address these urgent issues. (You can read a preview here)
Here are some highlights:
1) Private wealth-holders are keen to play their role in helping address urgent issues such as climate change. They are increasingly using sustainable and impact investing to generate positive outcomes rather than simply de-risking their portfolios by using ESG considerations.
2) The Covid-19 pandemic left many surprised, but there’s proof that, when faced with extreme threats, we are able to innovate, adapt, and protect what is most important to us. In February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, reminding us how fast the status quo can change.
3) The impact investment market is expected to reach US$1.16 trillion in 2022, and investors' expectations are rising, putting pressure on the industry to establish better standards. Impact investors are committed to tackling immediate social, economic, and environmental challenges through their investing. They plan to increase portfolio allocations to 50% five years from now.
4) The report contains six case studies on topical themes, such as regenerative food systems, sustainable shipping, social enterprises operating in conflict regions, the power of theatre, and intergenerational philanthropy.
5) 77% of respondents said they invest in impact investments because they want to make the world a better place, and 39% believe that incorporating sustainable considerations into their investments will lead to better returns and reduced risk.
The report is published by GIST Initiatives, a thought-leader that helps organisations adapt business models and philanthropic approaches, and deliver advisory services. They define sustainability and impact as a transformational, innovative, and holistic business model. We are very proud to have contributed to this report and debate, and are delighted to confirm that Gamil de Chadarevian, the founder of GIST, will chair our Cleo ESG advisory board.
