Investing for impact

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Discover what experts and industry leaders are saying through exclusive conversations, diverse perspectives and stories.

We’ve seen changes to the way we live, work and travel – giving many the time to reflect on the real impact we’re having on our planet and society. Investing for impact can help address imminent global issues and provide long-term returns.

In this series, we uncover what impact investing is and how it differs from ESG. Learn how business leaders are evolving sustainable practices and why impact measurement is at the core of this movement.

Expert perspectives

Steve Howard – On the future of sustainability & business

IKEA’s former chief sustainability officer, discusses how he has led organisations through change, with a focus on how impact investing has evolved and what the future of business will look like.

Martin McCourt – Growing green tech ideas in Britain

Dyson’s former CEO Martin McCourt, shares how his experience scaling Dyson from one product to a global brand has helped him grow green tech ideas.

Q&A with Steve Howard – IKEA’s former chief sustainability officer

Leading sustainability for one of the largest household brands in the world isn’t an easy task. Steve Howard, who was at the helm of IKEA’s sustainability business for nearly a decade, met with RBC to share lessons he learned in his journey to help IKEA bring sustainability to the core of its business.

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Investing for impact articles

Former Dyson CEO Martin McCourt shares why he’s investing in green technologies

Investing

Martin McCourt was an angel investor for two alternative energy projects. He talks to us about how he continues to drive change.

5 minute read
– Former Dyson CEO Martin McCourt shares why he’s investing in green technologies

The benefits of life insurance for inheritance tax planning

Investing

Not only can life insurance help cover a future inheritance tax liability, it can also be viewed as an investment or alternative asset.

10 minute read
– The benefits of life insurance for inheritance tax planning

Carbon markets are growing: Here’s what you need to know

Investing

This new asset class can potentially be used to gain exposure to the carbon markets whilst also diversifying your portfolio.

6 minute read
– Carbon markets are growing: Here’s what you need to know

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