By Lucidity Insights Research Team • December 19, 2023
What’s the Difference?: ESG, Impact, and Traditional Investing
Uncover the distinctions between ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), Impact, and Traditional Investing. Traditional prioritizes financial returns, ESG balances financial success and societal impact, while Impact stands out with measurable positive effects. Explore the unique aspects of each approach, from ethics to 'additionality,' and discover how philanthropy plays a crucial role in impact investing
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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.
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