Impact Investing Market Size 2018-2022 in $USD Billion
Impact Investing Market Size 2018-2022 in $USD Billion
By Lucidity Insights Research Team 09 January 2024

Impact Investing Market Size 2018-2022 in $USD Billion

The global impact investing market has experienced substantial expansion, with total assets under management (AUM) soaring from $502 billion in 2018 to $1.146 trillion by 2022, reflecting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 29% over these four years. Impact investing, despite reaching the US $1 trillion mark, it remains a drop in the ocean of global capital markets. To meaningfully advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), it must scale significantly. This niche, with its potential for profound social and environmental impact, faces the dual challenge of attracting more capital and increasing its effectiveness. The journey ahead is vast but vital, as scaling impact investing is crucial for catalyzing sustainable global change.

Also Read: The History & Evolution of Impact Investing

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