Better Ventures, a certified B-Corp, measures their impact via five portfolio wide metrics including people served, metric tons of CO2 emissions avoided or reduced, and quality jobs facilitated.
These metrics map directly to the widely recognized impact standards of SDGs and IRIS+ indicators.
The metrics they focus on not only quantify success but also signify a commitment to making a tangible difference in the world.
The Business of Impact Investing in 2023
Impact investing is a form of investing that believes that every dollar invested can make a difference, while producing a profit. Over the past 20 years, impact investing has undergone a remarkable evolution, driven by a confluence of societal, economic, and technological factors. These influences have propelled impact investing into a crucial mechanism for addressing societal needs, traditionally the domain of public funding. In 2022, the impact investing market sat at US$1,146 billion, growing at a healthy compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29% over the last four years. This special report features interviews with thought leaders in the impact investing space, and offers an insightful perspective on the current and future state of impact investing, its challenges and opportunities, and highlights case studies of investors, social enterprises, and the impact they are having on the world.