The importance of impact measurement in impact investing

By Elea Foundation for Ethics in Globalization

August 26, 2024

Impact measurement is one of the grounding principles of impact investing. To merit the name, impact investments must 1) intend to generate societal impact alongside financial returns, 2) create a change that would not have occurred otherwise, and 3) make a difference that is appropriately assessed and tracked. These criteria set impact investments apart from other forms for sustainable investments, such as Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) investing, which allows aligning portfolios with investors’ values but is not designed to generate social impact.

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