INTERVIEW: Putting a price tag on a company’s social and environmental impact is the only way to demonstrate its true profit and loss, believes Sir Ronald Cohen, who is now focusing on driving forward the next accounting revolution.
INTERVIEW: Founded in 1990s eastern Europe, NESsT is still helping high-impact organisations to grow, and not rely on grants. We hear how it makes extra efforts to track its own impact – and how a new fund is tackling LGBTQIA+ discrimination.
Following record investments in 2021, deals are lower this year, Dealroom’s Impact Database reveals this week. Yet impact startups remain collectively valued at more than US$2tn and “impact unicorns” have reached 200.
INTERVIEW: As B Lab leads a "substantial revisit" of the criteria for companies seeking B Corp status, we ask the man who oversees these standards what will change – and if recent criticism of B Corp certifications is justified.
Company directors’ reliance on international accounting standards means sustainability issues are currently reported separately, if at all. But there are steps they can take to better meet their legal responsibilities, says our columnist.
The founder of green car sharing company E-Car Club Andrew Wordsworth reflects on how his team created a watershed moment for crowdfunded businesses in the UK.
An innovative addressing system developed by what3words has given everyone and everywhere a simple address – something that is vital if the UN's Sustainable Development Goals are to be achieved.
Rupert Scofield, president and CEO of microfinance organisation FINCA, reflects on the state of microfinance as for-profit FinTech companies are moving in on the space.
Angel investor Will Hobhouse explains why business values should go beyond just profit making in the third film from the UK Cabinet Office on social investment.
With the UK Chancellor's recent announcement of more support for social impact bonds in the latest spending review, social ventures need to put their ship in order now, argues Heather Black of Economic Change.
"Governance structures should not be a barrier to entrepreneurialism but an enabler." Good governance is essential for a social enterprise to thrive, writes Sarah Chu at Numbers for Good.
Digital transformation in the social sector needs investment. NPC's Tris Lumley reflects on the necessity of charities and social enterprises to embrace digital transformation.
Working out Social Return on Investment can seem like a mountain to climb. But there are many compelling reasons to measure your impact, not least to find out how well you are performing your social mission.
A social enterprise bus operator in the UK has raised £10m investment from institutional investors and lenders, making this the largest growth capital investment in the UK impact investing sector.
