The Sustainable Investing Forum is an online event dedicated to discussions and networking concerning responsible and sustainable investments in Brazil and worldwide. Held by the Brazilian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (ABVCAP) in partnership with Apex-Brasil, the event will bring together investors and other players – both international and Brazilian – to discuss the most relevant issues of this emerging investment strategy that is gaining strength worldwide as well as in Brazil.   YOUTUBE (IN PORTUGUESE)

This week GEF Capital Latam members Anibal Wadih and Ricardo Cifu welcomed Fabio Alperowitch, CFA, to analyze some of the latest developments of sustainable strategies, increasing investor and executive knowledge, and how investors can focus on materiality when comparing strategies and investments. Fabio Alperowitch is founder and director of FAMA Investimentos, Brazilian equity fund manager, focused on companies with social responsibility and adhering to ESG practices. He is also a member of the TNFD working group and a CFA Charterholder.   YOUTUBE

This week GEF Capital Partners Latam members Anibal Wadih and Tiago Gomes welcomed Professor Falko Paetzold and Researcher Florian Heeb to discuss the role of investors in promoting sustainability. Professor Paetzold heads the Center for Sustainable Finance and Private Wealth at the University of Zurich and is an Assistant Professor in Social Finance at EBS Universität, and Florian Heeb is a Research Associate and PhD Candidate at the University of Zurich. YOUTUBE

This week marks the 2nd Anniversary of the Impact Principles. As a Signatory, we are delighted to have joined a community of industry leaders worldwide who are contributing to the growth and evolution of the impact investing market. OPERATING PRINCIPLES FOR IMPACT MANAGEMENT

Bluesource, North America’s leading carbon offset developer, is pleased to announce it has partnered with Arva Intelligence to provide an integrated end-to-end solution for organizations implementing regenerative ag solutions to access carbon markets and finance. Arva will provide Bluesource with a scalable, geospatial data platform… BLUESOURCE

BioCycle-DTM is an optimized aerobic sludge digestion process. Aerobic sludge digestion requires process control to maintain the optimum environment for the destruction of biomass. In the process, oxygen is transferred to the biomass resulting in volatile solids destruction, but also the production of ammonia. Ammonia will be… KEYSTONE WATER QUALITY MANAGER

SRP and Gro-Well are working together to enrich Phoenix’s landscaping and gardens through sustainability focused techniques that recycle tree waste and improve the lives of Valley communities in the process. GREEN LIVING MAGAZINE

GEF Capital Latam members Anibal Wadih and Ricardo Cifu welcomed Professor Tensie Whelan to analyze some of the latest developments of sustainable strategies and metrics and how companies can position sustainability at the core of their strategies. Tensie Whelan is the Director of the NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business and is a Clinical Professor of Business and Society. She previously served as the President of the Rainforest Alliance. YOUTUBE

GEF Capital Latam members Anibal Wadih and Mario Mafud welcomed Karina Saade on a chat regarding how asset managers play a pivotal role in driving positive impact in the world. Miss Saade is the COO of Blackrock for Latin America, and has an MBA from Harvard Business School. YOUTUBE

Interview with Jose Luis Blasco, Global Sustainability Director and Member of the Technical Experts Group on Sustainable Finance of the European Commission YOUTUBE