Press Releases
September 24, 2024
Cut Carbon Note completes second close, topping $50M in assets and more than 100 investors
Calvert Impact, Inc. today announced the closing of the second issuance of the Cut Carbon Note, an asset-backed, investment-grade fixed-income product that finances sustainability upgrades for commercial and multifamily buildings.
July 12, 2024
Calvert Impact announces national program to capitalize small businesses
Supported by the Urban Investment Group at Goldman Sachs Alternatives, Access by Calvert Impact focuses on increasing access to credit for small businesses
June 18, 2024
Calvert Impact announces second Cut Carbon Note issuance
Grunin Prize-winning green bonds finance decarbonization of commercial buildings and contribute to the clean energy transition
May 30, 2024
Calvert Impact and partners launch SSBCI-Supported Washington Small Business Flex Fund 2
The Washington program will provide access to credit for small businesses and local non-profits
April 04, 2024
Climate United Awarded $6.97 Billion Grant From National Clean Investment Fund
The Climate United Coalition Will Manage $6.97B from the EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund
March 26, 2024
Calvert Impact adds two experienced banking executives to board of directors
Calvert Impact, Inc. announced the appointment of two new experienced financial professionals, Eliza Pepper and Georgina Baker, to its board of directors.
January 19, 2024
Calvert Impact Releases Financial Advisor Guide to Impact Investing
The guide and related trainings aim to provide tailored education to advisors on impact investing opportunities and how they can develop client relationships
November 29, 2023
Calvert Impact CEO to speak at UN climate conference
Jennifer Pryce invited to join other climate leaders presenting at COP28 UAE climate summit in Dubai
November 28, 2023
Calvert Impact and partners launch New Jersey Capital Access Fund to support small businesses through community lenders
The New Jersey program is firm’s third under State Small Business Credit Initiative
November 27, 2023
Mission Driven Bank Fund's first close tops $100 million
The Fund, anchored by leading investors committed to building better communities, will support banks addressing the racial wealth and income gap
November 14, 2023
Calvert Impact Capital adds Morgan Stanley Investment Management executive to Board of Directors
Lisa Winslow brings over two decades of traditional banking experience to board
November 07, 2023
Calvert Impact releases 2023 Impact Report: 'Demonstrate, Educate, Transform'
Report shows cumulative impact of Community Investment Note® and new products
October 27, 2023
Climate United Announces Inaugural Board of Directors
More than a dozen leaders in clean energy, sustainable finance, and community organizing ready to oversee strategy and implementation of National Clean Investment Fund
October 18, 2023
Calvert Impact closes initial offering of Cut Carbon Note
The green bond drives decarbonization of buildings and expands the number of investors contributing to the clean energy transition.
October 12, 2023
Climate United Submits Bid to Manage Part of EPA’s $14 billion National Clean Investment Fund
Climate United today announced the submission of its proposal to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s National Clean Investment Fund award competition, part of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.
July 20, 2023
Calvert Impact-managed New York Forward Loan Fund 2 opens
The Fund is the latest example of public-private partnership to provide ongoing support to historically underfunded small businesses
July 14, 2023
Climate United issues statements on the formal launch of National Clean Investment Fund selection process
Leaders of Climate United today issued statements on the Environmental Protection Agency’s release of the Notices of Funding Opportunities related to the $14 billion National Clean Investment Fund.
July 06, 2023
New report by Calvert Impact and partners demonstrates path to scale for community finance
Report identifies key lessons from pandemic era small business recovery funds
June 21, 2023
Leading sustainable energy and community finance organizations join forces to pursue National Clean Investment Fund mandate
Calvert Impact announces intention to apply for Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund program in partnership with Community Preservation Corporation and Self-Help
May 17, 2023
Calvert Impact affirms alignment with Impact Principles, receives Advanced ratings in independent verification
Calvert Impact affirms alignment with Impact Principles, receives Advanced ratings in independent verification; Community Investment Note earns elite designation from BlueMark
April 19, 2023
Calvert Impact Community Investment Notes reach $1B milestone
Calvert Impact Community Investment Notes reach $1B milestone Continued demand through brokerage channel enables impact leader to advance social and climate justice in communities around the world
February 15, 2023
Calvert Impact and partners launch Nevada Battle Born Growth Microloan program
Nevada becomes first state to launch loan participation program under new small business credit initiative
December 15, 2022
Elizabeth Park Capital Management and Calvert Impact selected to co-manage Mission Driven Bank Fund
Elizabeth Park Capital Management (Elizabeth Park) and Calvert Impact announced they are teaming up on an investment fund to invest in mission-driven U.S. banks.
November 07, 2022
Calvert Impact releases its 2022 Impact Report
Calvert Impact announced the publication of its 2022 Impact Report. The report showcases Calvert Impact's portfolio partners' work in communities around the globe and the impact of its investors' capital.
October 17, 2022
Calvert Impact Capital announces expansion strategy, creation of Calvert Impact
New corporate structure strengthens mission and supports strategy to build suite of impact investment product and service offerings
July 27, 2022
Calvert Impact Capital survey finds that investors are finally walking the talk and investing for climate change, racial equity
Biennial survey shows Community Investment Note a critical entry point to impact investing
April 22, 2022
Calvert Impact Capital Enters Partnership with 8 Billion Trees to Offset Carbon Emissions
Calvert Impact Capital committed to offset carbon emissions with social enterprise that runs large-scale planting operations in the Amazon rainforest
March 15, 2022
Calvert Impact Capital, Community Reinvestment Fund, USA, and 60 Decibels release new research as small business recovery programs surpass $210 million in lending
Coalition of non-profits tackled structural inequities in the financial system
March 15, 2022
Two years into the pandemic, underbanked small businesses still struggling to build back
Many small businesses are still feeling the economic effects of the pandemic. The Southern Opportunity and Resilience Fund is helping reverse this trend by providing low-cost funding and support to small businesses.
November 15, 2021
SOAR Disburses Over $11 Million in Loans to Help South's Smallest Businesses Recover; Nearly Half to Black-Owned Businesses
Economic recovery program built to support the South's smallest businesses is reaching the underbanked; nearly 80% of loans have been made to businesses owned by women and entrepreneurs of color.
July 26, 2021
Calvert Impact Capital Doubles Down on Small Businesses to Build a Lasting, Equitable Economic Recovery
Calvert Impact Capital, a non-profit investment firm dedicated to creating a more equitable and sustainable world, has made and facilitated more than $415 million in loans to help small businesses recover from the pandemic
July 15, 2021
Calvert Impact Capital Announces Four New Women Board Members Focused on Global Sustainable Finance
Calvert Impact Capital has appointed four new board members with expertise in global sustainable finance to strengthen its bold, urgent action on climate solutions, racial and gender equity, and access to opportunity
October 26, 2020
Calvert Impact Capital expands relationship with eco.business Fund to increase financing for biodiversity conservation
Calvert Impact Capital expands relationship with eco.business Fund to increase financing for biodiversity conservation
October 01, 2020
Calvert Impact Capital Expands Work in Under-Resourced Communities Globally; Exceeds $500 Million in Community Investment Note® Balance
Pioneering impact investing firm grows to meet the interwoven challenges of COVID-19, structural inequalities and climate change
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