Impact Investing and the Pandemic: Part 9
Impact Investing
The final part of the “Impact Investing and the Pandemic” series provides insight on Inspirit’s investments and impact-centric approach during the pandemic.
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The Next Evolution of our Impact Investment Portfolio
Impact Investing
As Inspirit’s seven-year impact investing journey has formally come to an end, we have been asking ourselves what’s next? How can we push ourselves further? We believe we have one answer.
Impact Investing and the Pandemic: Part 8
Impact Investing
By Jory Cohen, Director of Finance and Impact Investment, Inspirit Foundation It’s been nearly three years since the beginning of the pandemic. While life seems to have settled back into a more comfortable rhythm for many, the financial markets continue to be volatile. Following record-setting positive performance for our portfolio in 2020 — from both … Continued
Impact Investing and the Pandemic: Part 7
Impact Investing
By Jory Cohen, Director of Finance and Impact Investment, Inspirit Foundation Over the past couple of years, we’ve experienced the ebbs and flows of pandemic waves. The same is true for the financial markets. While last year produced peak performance, we’re now facing a steep valley in 2022. Inspirit Foundation’s portfolio is not immune to … Continued
Impact Investing and the Pandemic: Part 6
Impact Investing
By Jory Cohen, Director of Finance and Impact Investment The past two years have been a reminder of devastation, turmoil, and fear across the globe. This past year was also tumultuous for Inspirit’s portfolio. In 2021, energy (primarily fossil fuels) and financials were the biggest sector performers in Canada. Given Inspirit’s focus on companies that … Continued