Investing to create a more equitable and sustainable world | Jennifer Pryce & Beth Bafford, Calvert Impact

Climate Positive

In this episode, Chad Reed speaks with Calvert Impact's President and CEO, Jennifer "Jenn" Pryce, and Beth Bafford, Calvert Impact's Vice President of Syndications and Strategy. Calvert Impact is a global nonprofit investment firm that helps investors and financial professionals invest in solutions that people and the planet need. During its 28-year history, Calvert Impact has mobilized approximately $5 billion to build and grow local community and green finance organizations.

Jenn and Beth discuss Calvert Impact’s history, evolution, and core mission. They also delve into Calvert Impact's unique nonprofit model, financial self-sufficiency, and structure. Chad, Jenn, and Beth explore the impact investing space overall and highlight the distinctions from ESG investing. Finally, Jenn and Beth share stories about what drew them into the impact investing field before closing with a discussion around Calvert Impact's work spearheading the Climate United coalition, which is participating in the EPA's National Clean Investment Fund $14 billion grant competition announced earlier this summer.

Links:

• Jennifer Pryce Bio
• Jennifer Pryce LinkedIn
• Beth Bafford Bio
• Beth Bafford LinkedIn
• Calvert Impact LinkedIn
• Website: Calvert Impact
• Calvert Impact 2022 Impact Report
• Website: Climate United
• Climate United Press Release (June 21, 2023): Leading sustainable energy and community finance organizations join forces to pursue National Clean Investment Fund mandate

Episode recorded August 15, 2023

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