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Regenerative Food Systems Investment Europe - Recap

Regenerative Food Systems Investment Europe took place from February 28-29 in Brussels, Belgium. The conference provided two full days of inspirational panels, thought-provoking discussions, and conversations over sustainably-sourced meals. We are happy to provide a recap of our learnings from the two-day event, in an effort to share insights with

SFDR in 2023: Key Takeaways

SFDR in 2023: Key Takeaways

2023 marked a significant milestone in the world of private market ESG reporting with the introduction of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). This regulation is the first of its kind, mandating private market investors marketing their products as sustainable to publicly disclose their ESG performance. As a refresher, what

Regenerative Agriculture Metric Series — Part 2: Atmospheric Carbon Reduction

This blueprint outlines a set of key performance indicators (KPIs) identified by a working group of regenerative agriculture experts and practitioners, led by Proof and Trailhead Capital. The blueprint is designed to help regenerative agriculture investors and businesses select industry-specific metric sets and promote harmonization for impact measurement. It’s

The Power of ESG & Impact Data Intelligence in the MENA Region

The Power of ESG & Impact Data Intelligence in the MENA Region

In the contemporary business environment, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors and impact data intelligence have become indispensable for evaluating a company's long-term sustainability, risk management, and societal impact. For founders, funders, and purpose driven organizations operating in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, understanding and

Effective Impact Reporting for Fund Managers (2023)

Effective Impact Reporting for Fund Managers Throughout the Capital Stack Over 18 months ago, in June 2021, we at Proof (formerly Proof of Impact) published a comprehensive analysis — Effective Impact Reporting for Fund Managers — which posited three major trends in the race to sustainable investing reporting: ✅ The bulk of investments

The Modern Acre - The Data-Driven Case for Regenerative Agriculture with Proof's Shannon Boselli and Clara Cecil

Clara & Shannon joined the team from the Modern Acre podcast to discuss the data-driven case for investing in regenerative agriculture. Listen in to hear their hot takes on the RegenAg market — including how funders can / should tie interest rates to impact outcomes and the future of Carbon RegenAg credits!

What is the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR)?

The good, the bad, and the ugly sides of ESG reporting dominated the headlines in 2022. Companies and investors alike are looking for ways to quantify their environmental, social, and governance performance. ESG was once seen as a nice-to-have for a successful business. Now ESG reporting transparency is simply table