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What is systemic investing?

You've probably heard the of the term – but what does it actually mean, who's doing it and why might more of us want to get on board? TransCap Initiative's Johannes Tschiderer answers our questions in our Impact 101 piece.

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“Don’t bother starting a business if you’re not willing to adapt, because the world is changing so fast. You don’t know what’s around the corner.”

Zareen Ahmed, founder of Gift Wellness, on adapting her business model due to the pandemic.

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“It should not be disregarded the amount of indigenous people that are involved in the supply chain. They’re often unheard.'

Emiliano Giovine of RPLT RP legalitax (RP Legal & Tax), on how EU development standards should “be translated” to better accommodate the Global South.

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“The future of Europe is on the ballot in a way it’s never been before. Standing at the crossroads, we have a choice.'

Euclid Network's Toby Gazeley on why EU politicians should resist pressure to do a U-turn on Green Deal ahead of June elections.

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At the AVPN Global Conference – held for the first time in the United Arab Emirates – the social investors’ network pointed to untapped billions held by Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, Christians and others, which could transform the region.

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NEW: Big Society Capital says rebrand as Better Society Capital will create future opportunities and enable it to more easily approach potential new partners who don’t have prior knowledge of its history

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Last chance! Register now for an informative session from Good Finance, spotlighting 3️⃣organisations based in Scotland and how they used #SocialInvestment to increase their impact.

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“It's almost like you're trying to move a pyramid. You do it slowly, one brick at a time.”

#WISE100 Equality & Empowerment Champion Aakeen Parikh of Minazi Consulting on creating impact incrementally.

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Impact business leaders call for EU politicians to stand ground on Green Deal ahead of elections

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‘Make the distinction between law and justice’ to avoid environmental destruction – lawyers urged at GAIL summit

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🌊 Can social enterprise fix UK water company crisis?

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'On my first day in office as prime minister, I said I wanted us to be known for kindness.'

Former New Zealand president Jacinda Ardern on being 'a human first, and a leader second' at 21st Skoll World Forum, alongside Sonia Guajajara.

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'B Corp is not just a certification. It’s a community of businesses that are coming together to redefine what success should be in business.”

James Ghaffari of B Corp UK, says 'competition and community' have driven rapid growth in UK's B Corp community.

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