Investments in sustainable aquaculture point to a greener ‘blue economy’

Aquaculture has emerged as a vital alternative to wild-caught fish, a major source of the world’s protein, as ocean fisheries are strained by overfishing and climate change.

Agent of Impact: Laura Callanan of Upstart Co-Lab

“You don't have to be an art lover to invest in the creative economy,” says Callanan. “There are great deals happening there."

Investing in the impact of powerful new voices in film and video games

Movie makers and video game producers have what mission-driven investors want: impact at scale.

On guns, faith-based investors provide an object lesson in shareholder engagement

Long-term investment and engagement strategies have enabled faith-based investors, many of whom have small portfolios, to get the ear of corporate behemoths like Walmart on urgent social issues.

OkCredit raises $67 million to bring digital services to India’s small shops

Tech startups, like Bangalore-based OkCredit, are rolling out products and services for long-neglected small businesses that employ 70% of emerging economy workers and account for 30% of emerging-market GDP.

The Brief: Impact aquaculture, India’s small business opportunity, dark side of toilet paper, sustainable secondaries, energy-poverty commission

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After light bulbs and plastic straws…toilet paper

Another everyday staple is under scrutiny.

The Week in impact investing: Creating impact

“Invest in what you know” is fine advice, as far as it goes. But a little creativity can take you places you don’t know yet.