EBF: A common framework to write a new narrative about our impact on the planet.
Newday is collaborating with The Lexicon to develop a series of market-based solutions for impact in alignment with the Ecological Benefits Framework (EBF), a compelling set of tools and common language around understanding and transforming our true impact on the planet.
What story would planet Earth have to tell about the impact of our organizations, our projects, our consumer behavior? And how do we provide ready investors with a meaningful solution in a critical time and space?
The solution is clear
Years of research and experience have proven that deep, authentic impact investing requires us to focus on six crucial elements. These six pillars are the foundation for the future of impact investing.
The Ecological Benefits Framework (EBF)
The Ecological Benefits Framework (EBF) is a shared market architecture built on the six pillars of air, water, soil, biodiversity, equity and carbon, that can be used to evaluate and enhance impact outcomes in the public and private sector.
- The EBF has been developed by a coalition of visionaries backed by some of America’s most forward-thinking private-sector leaders to redefine our understanding of our impact on the planet, and chart a course from the age of extraction to the age of replenishment.
- Using EBF, the ecological impact of every single project, enterprise, initiative and activity can be assessed, measured and understood using a simple framework based on the six pillars of air, water, soil, biodiversity, carbon and equity.
- EBF can provide a standardized impact assessment structure that can be used by regulators, governments, investors, ratings firms, analysts and NGOs for creating meaningful comparisons across industries, sectors and geographies.
Instead of seeking singular solutions within the confines of carbon markets, ESG scores, SDGs, impact investments, or philanthropy, we must develop a holistic approach to achieve positive impacts where they matter most. To maximize our collective impact, EBF focuses on six ecological benefits: air, water, soil, biodiversity, equity, and carbon.
Our adoption of EBF is a natural evolution from traditional ESG determination and continues our legacy of cutting-edge approaches and processes in impact investing.
The Newday One* Portfolio
Newday One* will be a single portfolio that brings together the six crucial pillars of the Ecological Benefits Framework: air, water, soil, biodiversity, equity, and carbon.
Developed by Douglas Gayeton / EBF Commons in association with an influential group of mission-driven, strategically aligned foundations and corporate funders, the EBF provides a new foundation for impact. By creating a common language, the EBF enable an objective assessment of impact to support the rapid deployment of targeted capital — and a clear assessment of outcomes.
Investors will be able to select the Newday One* portfolio to maximize the breadth of their impact, or choose a Separately Managed Account to closely align the balance of these six elements with their values and missions.
Responsible Stewardship
Since its inception in 2017, Newday has focused relentlessly on delivering the outcomes that are most important for impact investors.
Today, impact investing has changed. Now more than ever, taking care of the planet, its resources and its people is absolutely imperative. With advances in technology and intentional management of the Earth’s resources, we can go from the age of extraction to the age of regeneration. We cannot afford to consider what would happen if we don’t.
Transparency and Accountability
Our investors care about the details — and so do we. Our investing process is 100% transparent, giving investors clarity on how their money is working to serve their goals.
Authentic, Deep Impact
We don’t just screen out the bad stuff — we seek to make a positive difference, selecting investments and strategies that move the needle on the thorniest challenges we face today.
Action & Engagement
Newday is an impact-only asset manager. We leverage our strength to encourage portfolio companies to become more responsible stewards of environmental and social resources.
Partnering for impact
There’s a clear reason why Newday has a reputation for authenticity: We don’t just invest in impact, we create it, partnering with some of the leading organizations in conservation and development to deliver real impact outcomes.
As well as enabling us to directly elevate and amplify the importance of these impactful initiatives through our work with foundations, families and corporations, our relationships with some of the world’s leading NGOs gives us access to unique insights that other impact investment firms simply don’t have.
Working in tandem with our impact leaders amplifies our advocacy, too, opening doors and enhancing our ability to promote corporate policy change.
Philippe Cousteau, Jr. and EarthEcho International
Newday is working with conservation organizations including Philippe Cousteau Jr.’s EarthEcho International to protect the Southern Ocean, an irreplaceable ecosystem that is one of the world’s most important carbon sinks.
The Market-Based Solutions Ocean Program blends Newday impact capital and PRI funds to protect and restore the ocean and generate returns that will help ensure the program is sustainable and won’t require ongoing grant funding.
Georgie Badiel-Liberty and the Georgie Badiel Foundation
Newday and the Georgie Badiel Foundation have come together to build an innovative financing vehicle to support clean water oases in West Africa.
GBF has already brought clean water and sanitation to more than 300,000 people, and have trained hundreds of women to become engineers.
Jane Goodall and the Jane Goodall Institute
Newday and the Jane Goodall Institute are working together to provide education and build awareness about protecting the world’s most vital land habitats, preserving wildlife and protecting biodiversity.
Everything is interconnected — especially how we invest our resources
“We are delighted to be the first financial institution to be adopting the EBF framework, which enables us to more easily evaluate investment decisions for their impact outcomes. Our adoption of EBF is a natural evolution from traditional ESG determination and continues our legacy of cutting-edge approaches and processes in impact investing.”
– Doug Heske, CEO of Newday Impact
Let’s talk about how the Ecological Benefits Framework can amplify your impact.
We are currently developing several tailored market-based impact solutions for large and small financial organizations. To get in contact with us on how we can be of service, email info@newdayinvesting.com or fill out the form and we’ll be in touch.
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