Climate change: sustainable investments on the rise as investors tie environmental concerns with financial returns

In this South China Morning Post article, Keith Chan highlights the role impact investing can play in solving some of the world’s most consequential issues, including the climate crisis. Chan mentions the GIIN in the article: “The Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) defines impact investments as investments made with the intention to generate positive, measurable social and environmental impact alongside a financial return. The organization said the growing impact investment market provides capital to address the world’s most pressing challenges in sectors such as sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, conservation, microfinance, and affordable and accessible basic services including housing, health care and education.”