DBL Partners provides reports to our Limited Partners and publications on industry issues for the impact investing community.
Impact Measurement
DBL Partners, and prior funds managed by DBL Investors, issues an annual Double Bottom Line Report for Limited Partners that reports on portfolio companies’ business and financial performance (First Bottom Line) as well as their social, environmental, and economic impacts (Second Bottom Line).
The most recent data for the reporting period ending December 31, 2020 showed that the DBL portfolio of companies (across all funds) employ 50,000+ individuals nationwide.
DBL Partners encourages its portfolio companies to site company headquarters or facilities in low- or moderate-income (LMI) areas or Enterprise Zones that positively impact the local tax base in areas that historically have lacked investment capital.
As of December 31, 2020, 61% of DBL’s Fund I portfolio companies have company headquarters and or facilities located in a low- or moderate-income area at the time of DBL’s initial investment. As of December 31, 2020, 61% of DBL’s Fund II portfolio companies have company headquarters and or facilities located in a low- or moderate-income area at the time of DBL’s initial investment. As of December 31, 2020, 50% of DBL’s Fund III portfolio companies have company headquarters and or facilities located in a low- or moderate-income area at the time of DBL’s initial investment.
How New Technologies Can Grow the Use of Prescribed Burns, Creating Better Land Outcomes, Peace of Mind, and New Markets
Orange skylines, smoke-tinged air, emergency “go bags” packed—these are becoming all too familiar as extreme wildfires become regular occurrences amid the climate crisis. Today, we are living through Canada’s worst …
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Models for Reimagining the Future of Forests
The impacts of climate change are increasingly visible, including severe fire seasons and extreme weather events that are becoming a regular part of life for many Americans. As leaders in …
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The Muse: Corporate Governance Toolkit
The HR landscape is shifting with The Muse providing a two pronged solution to align values and bridge the gap. For companies, The Muse provides a platform to communicate a …
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Got Organic? Welcome to the Age of 21st Century Organic Farming
“You can only have so many bad years before you have to do something different to be profitable.” Three years ago, Brian Irlbeck—a farmer in Manning, Iowa—was not pleased with …
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Think Outside the Grid Africa’s Trillion Dollar Energy Opportunity
Sub-Saharan Africa is on the cusp of a trillion dollar tomorrow. Emerging from a history of limited energy access, the region has the opportunity to unleash over $1 trillion of …
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Unlocking Grid Data Enabling Data Access and Transparency to Drive Innovation in the Electric Grid
A white paper jointly authored by: TechNet, SunSpec Alliance, and DBL Partners Download the Paper Data access and transparency are foundational to unlocking innovation in the design and optimization of the …
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Creating Impact for Over a Decade — Programs & Metrics
SmarterMoney+Review October 2016 publication profiles DBL Partners & Second Bottom Line Programs: SOLARCITY — Workforce training and diversity programs REVOLUTION FOODS — Building wealth for its hourly workers Download the …
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THE 2017 INAUGURATION: Empowering a Clean Energy Nation
The energy industry is at a major junction. We’ve had our grandfather’s electricity system for 100 years, with no major changes or innovations. Now, the energy industry is in an …
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Clean Energy Employment Booming, Creates a More Diverse Workforce and Higher Quality Jobs
DBL Policy Brief
Solar employment is up 86% since 2010, with 210K employees expected in 2015 Since 2010 the solar workforce has grown nationally from 93,502 workers to 173,807 workers in 2014 – an …
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Renewables Are Driving Up Electricity Prices. Wait, What?
Nancy E. Pfund & Anand Chhabra
The argument that an increase in renewable energy in the United States means more expensive electricity has pervaded the debate on renewables versus fossil fuels for decades. A new DBL …
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Developing education programs for its hourly workers
This case study outlines how DBL, in its capacity as a double bottom line investor, continues to add value for both Revolution Foods and their employees by working closely with the …
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How Impact Venture Capital Can Address Student Concerns While Furthering Endowment Investment Goals
Nancy E. Pfund
Presented at the National Association of College and University Business Officers Endowment and Debt Managers Forum on February 6, 2014 Nancy E. Pfund Download the Presentation
The Case for Manufacturing in California
Tesla’s decision to site in California represented a deviation from the prevailing traditional approaches to siting factories, which emphasize low labor costs and reduced regulations. Early in the siting process, …
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The Historical Role of Federal Subsidies in Shaping America's Energy Future
Nancy Pfund and Ben Healey
This paper frames the ongoing debate about the appropriate size and scope of federal subsidies to the energy sector within the rich historical context of U.S. energy transitions, in order …
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