Amy Hepburn on Podcast During Milken Conference

ILN CEO Amy Hepburn  had the privilege of joining Barbara Bickham on the Female VC Lab podcast at the Milken Institute’s Global Conference in May. During the conversation, she delved into her unconventional path into finance, which has shaped her commitment to...

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ILN Partners with Climate Action ahead of COP 28

ILN is pleased to partner with Climate Action for the Sustainable Innovation Forum 2023, which takes place as the largest multi-stakeholder event during COP28 in Dubai on the 4 – 5 December 2023. Register today: https://j1l.in/97hEc4 By partnering, it provides ILN...

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Green asset managers push on with energy transition

Green asset managers push on with energy transition

"An investor-led consortium has pledged a three-year deal to accelerate pension fund and institutional investments in sustainable infrastructure and the energy transition. The Investor Leadership Network (ILN) has the buy-in of the United States Treasury, The...

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How the World Bank Can Help Save the Planet

How the World Bank Can Help Save the Planet

"Nick Autiello, vice president of environmental, social and governance strategy at State Street Corp. who's also director of impact at the Investor Leadership Network, said that as valid as such criticisms may be, delivering the energy transition in the timeframe...

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A review of investor action on DE&I and a look ahead to 2023

A review of investor action on DE&I and a look ahead to 2023

"This year, the Investor Leadership Network (ILN), a G7 initiative, placed particular emphasis on inclusion in an effort to move the conversation away from quotas. 'In February, ILN's DE&I committee laid out key inclusion metrics to expand beyond checking boxes...

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Fusion the Positive Choice for Climate Impact

Fusion the Positive Choice for Climate Impact

"Last year, the Investor Leadership Network (ILN), representing 14 global institutional investors with over US$9 trillion in AUM, called for the creation of a rolling pool of funds that offer first or second loss guarantees to blended finance vehicles funding...

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The ILN Launches its Net Zero Investor Playbook

The ILN Launches its Net Zero Investor Playbook

"The Investor Leadership Network (ILN) released a Net Zero Investor Playbook which offers an inventory of approaches institutional investors are taking to transition investing and highlights key challenges: TORONTO | Sept. 21, 2022 –– The Investor Leadership Network...

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“Investors telling managers: Show your progress”

“Investors telling managers: Show your progress”

"In March, the Investor Leadership Network, a group of institutional investors focused on social responsibility, published its Inclusive Finance Playbook, a guide that provides information metrics and best practices institutional investors are using to assess DEI...

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“Measuring asset managers’ DEI devotion”

“Measuring asset managers’ DEI devotion”

"Then there’s the Investment Leadership Network, Washington, which decided that of its three areas of focus — climate change, sustainable infrastructure and diversity in investment — the last priority needed more attention. After review, the ILN debuted its Inclusive...

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New diversity tool targets investors’ inclusion issues

New diversity tool targets investors’ inclusion issues

"Investor Leadership Network, Washington, launched a new online tool, the Inclusive Finance Playbook, which focuses on inclusion metrics for asset owners and investment managers. The playbook offers investors two tiers of metrics — fundamental and advanced — that help...

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“Sea level rise must be considered by investors”

“Sea level rise must be considered by investors”

"There are also big considerations around insurance. Current policies, based on already outdated flood maps, could lead to a volume of claims that would strain insurance companies. Premiums will likely rise to unaffordable levels for many businesses in the future,...

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COP-ious pledges to transform climate finance?

"In October 2021, the Investor Leadership Network (ILN), in collaboration with The Rockefeller Foundation, released a Blended Finance Blueprint, proposing seven specific actions the blended finance community can take to reduce risk and increase sustainable investments...

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COPing with the devil in the details

COPing with the devil in the details

"In October 2021, the Investor Leadership Network (ILN), in collaboration with The Rockefeller Foundation, released a Blended Finance Blueprint, proposing seven specific actions the blended finance community can take to reduce risk and increase sustainable investments...

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Finding the Right Blend

Finding the Right Blend

"Investors call for blended finance to play a larger role in supporting climate adaption and mitigation in emerging markets. A new report last week sent a sobering message to the great and the good getting set to converge on Glasgow for COP26. There will be much noise...

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Envisioning A Gender Just World: Global Thought Leaders Weigh In

Envisioning A Gender Just World: Global Thought Leaders Weigh In

"'In a gender equal world, people of all genders will have equal representation at the highest levels of decision making, whether that be in the courtroom, the political arena, the boardroom or through financial status. The words “boss” and “founder” will no longer be...

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ESG Investing Announces Award Winners

ESG Investing Announces Award Winners

"ESG Investing has announced the winners of its 2021 awards, celebrating the best in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) research, ratings, funds and products.  MOST INNOVATIVE ESG INITIATIVE Runner-up: Investor Leadership Network" Read the full release on...

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How pension plans can implement TCFD recommendations

How pension plans can implement TCFD recommendations

"During a webinar hosted by the Association of Canadian Pension Management on Tuesday, Maria Montero, climate change program head at the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, said her organization approaches the implementation of the TCFD’s recommendations through...

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