It has never been more important to delve deeper into the role of capital markets in creating value for society. According to McKinsey, achieving net zero by 2050 would require about $9.2 trillion in investment per year over the next 30 years, but only about $5.7 trillion per year is being invested today. We are about 35% short of what we need each year.

Traditionally, private markets have been more actively involved in impact investments compared to public markets. However, to fill the massive investment gap, private...