Today we released two new supplements to our Infrastructure Monitor report, focusing on the role of blended finance and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in infrastructure investment. These latest updates, developed in partnership with Convergence and GRESB, offer a comprehensive examination of both areas, providing valuable insights for infrastructure professionals.
The blended finance supplement examines blended finance as an important mechanism in mobilising private investment to scale up sustainable infrastructure in developing countries. Key findings from the report present the role of blended finance in infrastructure deals across regions and sectors and assess its effectiveness in bridging the infrastructure financing gap through private capital mobilisation. The wide disparity in its effectiveness suggests there is considerable potential for enhancing the structuring of blended finance approaches to maximize the mobilisation of private capital.
The ESG supplement examines progress made by infrastructure assets in ESG policies, reporting, and targeting across all three pillars. Key findings focus on the importance of aligning investments with net zero targets; the critical impact of physical climate and transition risks on infrastructure assets; and the importance of infrastructure assets setting defined and specific diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) objectives.
Both supplements aim to equip governments and investors with a deeper understanding of the blended finance and ESG investment landscape. This knowledge is vital for making informed investment choices that will amplify sustainable infrastructure investment, thereby contributing to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and climate objectives.
Download the full report to explore further data trends and insights, to enhance your knowledge and support your investment strategies and policy decisions.
