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Redefining Capital’s Purpose: The Evolution of Impact Investing

Redefining Capital’s Purpose: The Evolution of Impact Investing

By Kevin Chin 12 December 2023

Kevin Chin, Founder & CEO of Arowana

As the world grapples with interconnected and complex issues including climate change, environmental degradation and social inequality, impact investing has rapidly emerged from a niche corner of the investment world to become increasingly mainstream.

The fundamental objective of impact investing is to generate positive social and environmental impact alongside financial returns. It is becoming a powerful movement seeking to transform how capital is mobilized to solve our most complex and pressing socio-economic and environmental issues.

Impact investing is the umbrella term that encompasses investment being directed towards companies involved in climate change and the energy transition, as well as other areas which are best articulated by

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