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More countries need to ratify the High Seas Treaty, while France adopts bold bill against ultra fast-fashion giants.

Despite ESG backlash and market pressure, impact investing continues its upward trajectory. With strong fund performance and growing global momentum, the space is proving resilient, adaptive, and here to stay—driven by investors who see impact as smart, not soft.

Impact investing is no longer about compromise. Portfolio manager Tom Hestnes shows how sustainable investments can deliver market-beating returns, proving that impact and performance aren’t mutually exclusive—they strengthen each other.

Impact investing in 2025 is defined by intentionality, measurable outcomes, and financial returns. It goes beyond ESG by actively creating positive social or environmental change through products and services, without sacrificing performance.

The shipping industry braces for historic carbon fines, while U.S. banks back out of net-zero alliances amid political pressure. Asset managers fall short on ESG voting, raising questions about climate commitment. Meanwhile, private equity prioritizes health and innovation—leaving nature behind.