News and Views

Measuring impact is expensive and can be seen as an unnecessary burden for impact investors and enterprises – but it may be the only antidote to impact-washing.

The most interesting news snippets from the world of impact. This week: landmark report reveals sustainability standards don’t work for the Global South, Scotland aims to triple the size of its social enterprise sector, launch of a ‘think-do tank’, and more. 

Proposals to develop social enterprises and other similar organisations seek to remove barriers to finance and markets and support informal economy organisations to build the “inclusive economy of Africa in the modern era”.

Call yourself an impact investor, and – unlike any other investor – you'll be required to spend time and money proving that you're doing what you say you're doing. Why do we allow impact investing to be uniquely taxed in this way?

We’ve been sharing our picks of the best Pioneers Post content during August. This time: get your synapses buzzing with our impact experts.

By expressing issues such as low pay or overuse of carbon as 'externalities', we have let company directors, their auditors and investors off the hook – ignoring actions they could take using existing accounting standards, warns Jeremy Nicholls.

We’re sharing our top picks of Pioneers Post content throughout August. This week, a closer look at some of the entrepreneurs pursuing planet-friendly career paths.

Twelve years ago, a few social enteprises showed how they could help the London Olympics to be a better event; this year, Paris 2024 demonstrates how it can be done at scale.

The most interesting news snippets from around the world. This week: FT recognises growing importance of impact investment, UK government names minister for social enterprise (among many other roles), Indian government notes development impact bond’s success, and more. ​​​​​​