Explore the strategies of impact investing that deliver financial gains and positive results for people and the planetIn The Little Book of Impact Investing: Aligning Profit and Purpose to Change the World, veteran investor and author Priya Parrish delivers a timely, inspiring, and practical exploration of an investing discipline that is rapidly taking center stage in contemporary finance. In the book, you'll explore how and why impact investing has become...

In The Little Book of Impact Investing: Aligning Profit and Purpose to Change the World, veteran investor and author Priya Parrish delivers a timely, inspiring, and practical exploration of an investing discipline that is rapidly taking center stage in contemporary finance. In the book, you'll explore how and why impact investing has become an essential strategy for retail and institutional investors around the world and how it can help you build and manage high-performing portfol...

A ground-breaking book on the transformative power of impact investingThis is the first book to chart the catalytic path of this new industry, explaining how it is and can be a positive disruptive force. It shows how impact investing is a transformational vehicle for delivering "blended value" throughout the investment spectrum, giving a single name to a set of activities previously siloed in enclaves, revealing how they are linked within what is becoming a new fie...

"As we look ahead to the recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, Making Money Moral could not come at a better time."—Jamie Dimon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, JPMorgan ChaseThe math doesn't add up: Global financial markets can no longer ignore the world's most critical problems. The risks are too high and the costs too great.In Making Money Moral: How a New Wave of Visionaries Is Linking Purpose and Profit

Sustainable investing is a rapidly growing and evolving field. With investors expressing ever greater interest in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics and reporting, companies face a sustainability imperative and the need to remake their business models to respond to an array of pressing issues including climate change, air and water pollution, racial justice, workplace diversity, economic inequality, privacy, corporate integrity, and good governance. From equities ...

How institutions and individuals can address complex social, financial, and environmental problems on a systemic level—and invest in a more secure future.Investment today has evolved from the basic, conventional approach of the past. Investors have come to recognize the importance of sustainable investment and are more frequently considering environmental and social factors in their decisions. Yet the complexity of the times forces us to recognize and transition to ...

This book provides readers with a basic understanding of sustainable finance and impact investing including history, definitions of impact, current trends and drivers, future challenges, and an overview of the key players in the global impact ecosystem.The term impact investing first appeared in 2008. Today the most commonly used definition is investing made with the intention to generate positive, measurable social and environmental impact alongside a financial re...

"The Future of ESG Reporting - Implications of the EU CSRD" is a comprehensive guide to understanding the evolving landscape of sustainability reporting and the implications of the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). This book provides an overview of the ESG reporting framework, its evolution, and the increasing importance of sustainability reporting for companies, investors, and other stakeholders.The book delves into the EU CSRD and its potential implications ...

Everyone is trying to find their meaning and purpose in life. We are becoming more conscious and more intentional with our decisions. Perhaps we have thought about making meaningful choices with food, lifestyle, and overall health, but when it comes to money, we often separate our purpose from our finances. How would it feel knowing that every dollar you invest is a reflection of you, as a person? It's the feeling of watching your child grow up strong and happy, or the feeling of accomplis...

A new breed of investing that combines making more money and making a differenceFirst there were the "Profiteers," investors who sought to make money regardless of the cost to society. Then came the "Do-Gooders," investors who avoided "bad" companies and supported "good" ones, based on philosophy over financials. Now this book introduces a brand new breed of investor: The HIP Investor.Written for those who want to profit handsomely while also building a better worl...

A leading economist makes the case that college is still a smart investment, and reveals how to increase the odds of your degree paying off.“Full of easy-to-understand advice grounded in deep expertise and research.”—Martin West, William Henry Bloomberg Professor of Education, Harvard UniversityThe cost of college makes for frightening headlines. The outstanding balance of student loans is more than $1.5 trillion nationally, while tuitions ...

Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) is a critical framework for businesses and society to create sustainable practices that drive long-term success. This book provides a comprehensive overview of ESG, including its historical background, evolution, benefits, best practices, and challenges. It also covers ESG investing, reporting, and disclosure, as well as the opportunities and future outlook for ESG. Through this book, readers will gain a deep understanding of the import...