Tagged - impact finance

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. 

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. ​​​​​​

The green transition can be win-win for people and planet, but practical examples are important, otherwise the fight against climate change will be very hard to sell – and our top story this week is a demonstration of how it works. 

The most interesting news snippets from around the world. This week: Von der Leyen snubs the social economy, Darren Walker to leave the Ford Foundation, Havas agencies lose their B Corp status, and more. 

Both France and the UK have a well-established impact community. While it can easily adapt to political change, it is harder to adapt to political chaos – but the social sector can play a key part to tackle the issues at its roots. 

During the recent UK general election campaign, social economy leaders have stressed how, and why, any new government should partner with the impact sector to deliver on their pledges. Now that Labour is at the helm, what can we expect from them?