The Sustainability Story Dean Hand: Measuring Success in Impact Investing
Oct 7, 2024
Dean Hand, Chief Research Officer at the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN), dives into the transformative world of impact investing. He clarifies its definition and addresses common misconceptions while highlighting how the market has surged in the last 15 years. Dean discusses the importance of integrating financial goals with measurable social and environmental outcomes. He also navigates the complexities of impact measurement and the role of regulation in enhancing transparency. Discover how investing can genuinely contribute to solving global challenges!
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Defining Impact Investing Clearly
- Impact investing means investing with the intention to generate positive, measurable social or environmental impact alongside financial returns.
- It requires intentionality, a credible theory of change, and measurement of environmental or social improvements.
Growth and Sophistication of Impact Investing
- The impact investing market has grown significantly in volume and sophistication over 15 years.
- Now over a trillion dollars are committed, with more investors using external standards for measuring impact.
Holistic Portfolio Impact Strategy
- Institutional asset owners should integrate both financial and impact lenses holistically when constructing their portfolios.
- Developing a logical model or theory of change is critical to align impact and financial outcomes.