Summer 2023

Environmental issues typically involve various objective scientific studies. Practitioners may need to recognize the importance of science-based governance and embrace the core principles of pursuing human health and well-being when conducting environmental impact assessment.

The future involves fostering partnerships and collaborations to address social and environmental challenges.

Social investing, merging financial returns with social impact, is growing rapidly. Fintech startups provide credible impact measurement tools, fostering transparency. However, greenwashing poses a challenge, necessitating comprehensive impact data.

The case study shows how combining impact measurement and management improved after-care support for elderly patients in a UK health organization. Patient outcomes improved significantly through data-driven insights, staff training, and real-time feedback.

Several years ago, Think Impact made a subtle yet significant shift in the language used around their services. This influenced how they worked with clients and their approach to supporting clients to manage for better impact.

The social enterprise sector in Australia is diverse. Social enterprises are facing significant challenges in communicating and measuring impact, but opportunities are arising to build capacity in impact measurement.

The complexity and progress in impact measurement focus mainly on four critical areas: choosing appropriate tools, the stakeholder’s involvement, the controversy over standardization, and the development of frameworks for large-scale evaluations.

Impact-Weighted Accounts represent a significant leap forward in a quest for a more sustainable and equitable global economy. Developing and adopting a systematic IWA framework can guide us towards more responsible and transparent business practices, fostering an economic system that truly benefits all stakeholders.

First in the Impactful Data Science series by Taylor and Francis, The Impact Challenge defines a toolkit that helps businesses identify an organizational learning curve before developing impact targets.

Impacter Insights from the CEO of Social Value International on four major initiatives of SVI, SVI’s relationship with the SDGs, and his take on the impact of AI.

Accounting is overlooked in economic theory, limiting its potential to address social and environmental challenges. It determines value distribution. Reimagine accounting as a driver of the economy, reflecting social rights and responsibilities to create a more holistic approach.

Impact verification involves independent assessments of investors’ impact management processes or impact performance against industry standards. It plays a crucial role in building trust and credibility in impact investing, addressing concerns about impact-washing.