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This article delves into the potential of existing impact investment initiatives and case studies to identify key opportunities, challenges, and best practices. The aim is to leverage impact investment to not only support sustainable agricultural practices but also to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers and mitigate the environmental impacts of conventional farming methods. By highlighting the positive changes that impact investment can drive, we aim to inspire a sense of hope and optimism for the future of sustainable agriculture in Vietnam.

This study examines the impact of sustainability leadership on corporate performance, emphasizing long-term benefits, ethical practices, and environmental responsibility as key drivers of business success.

In the impact investment paradigm, social business (SB) emerges as a beacon of hope, a profit-with-purpose-driven model that includes the zero-return (non-dividend) financing approach. It capaciously yields higher social benefits by virtue of its seven operational principles. SB’s impact could be profoundly enhanced by anchoring it with grants, social investment wholesalers, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals.

The importance of robust evaluation practices and impact measurement cannot be overstated in demonstrating the effectiveness of Sport for Development initiatives. These practices are not only instrumental in promoting gender equality and fostering continuous improvement, but also play a pivotal role in attracting crucial donor support.

In recent years, the agribusiness sector has been noted to be making conscious efforts to rectify the negative impacts attributed to it. This article discusses three examples of sustainable agribusiness initiatives in the Philippines: a social enterprise, a family business, and a processors’ association. The examples, which have successfully achieved profitability and sustainability, serve as beacons of hope for the future of agribusiness in the Philippines, instilling a sense of optimism in the reader.

Indonesian universities are leveraging SDG Centers to integrate sustainability leadership into their educational and operational frameworks, addressing local and global challenges.

Sustainable leadership is crucial in aligning firms with environmental stewardship and social responsibility, emphasizing its impact on organizational performance and societal welfare amid climate change challenges.

Taishin Financial Holdings launched the Power of Love Platform (PLP) to involve the general public in allocating funds for non-profit organizations.

Tens of thousands of non-profit organizations are operating in Taiwan, but they vary significantly in received funds, which is not conducive to the normal development of this community. In response to this problem, Taishin Financial Holdings launched the Power of Love Platform (PLP). Through the event, it considers public opinion while distributing funds.

The Yang Sheng Foundation (YSF) launched the Self-Healing Enhancement Program for the elderly in Taiwan, bringing out significant social value, as demonstrated in the original report.

Catalytic capital fills investment gaps, accepting risk or lower returns to achieve impact. It plays seeding, scaling, and sustaining roles, aligned with blended finance.