about impact investing
definition
Balancing risk, return and impact
Impact investments are investments made with the intention to generate positive, measurable social and/or environmental impact alongside a financial return (GIIN definition).
Impact investments aim to address the world’s most pressing challenges at scale, balancing risk, return, and impact (3D) to provide meaningful solutions that benefit both people and the planet.
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intentionality
Impact investors’ intention to create specific social,
environmental, or cultural outcomes from their investment.
measurability and management
Requires a clear process and framework in place to measure the impact performance of the investment.
financial returns
Distinguishes impact investment from philanthropy as investors seek commercial returns from their investment.
additionality
The impact would not have been produced without the investment