Overview
Impact investing intentionally targets measurable positive social or environmental outcomes alongside financial returns. It spans asset classes from venture capital to fixed income and covers sectors from clean energy to affordable housing. The Global Impact Investing Network estimates the market at over $1.1 trillion. Impact measurement frameworks like IRIS+ help standardize reporting. This approach is reshaping how capital is allocated, proving that profit and purpose can be aligned, and attracting institutional investors seeking both returns and real-world impact.
Tags
impact financesocial investingESGsustainable investing
Economic Impact
High Impact
$1.1T+ market proving profit and purpose alignment, attracting mainstream institutional capital.
Emerged
2007