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Impact Investing and the Pandemic: Part 9

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The final part of the “Impact Investing and the Pandemic” series provides insight on Inspirit’s investments and impact-centric approach during the pandemic.

The Next Evolution of our Impact Investment Portfolio

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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

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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

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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

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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

Inspirit’s Six-Year Impact Portfolio Makeover

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Read the in-depth feature on our journey to a 100%  impact portfolio. Board Chair Mitchell Anderson and Jory Cohen, Director of Finance and Impact Investment, share the strategy and the practical steps in this Future of Good story by Gabe Oatley.  Read about our impact portfolio makeover here.  An excerpt from the article:  In 2014 and 2015, the foundation made its first impact investments in several … Continued

Impact Investing and the Pandemic: Part 5

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By Jory Cohen, Director of Finance and Impact Investment Despite the pandemic, by the end of 2020, Inspirit had transitioned 98% of our portfolio to increase positive social and environmental impact. The lone asset class that had yet to be transitioned to increase impact? That is our cash, approximately 2% of Inspirit’s assets and the … Continued