Impact Measurement

Discover Tim West’s journey from opera to impactful journalism in our latest feature, exploring the evolution of social enterprises and the transformative power of purpose-driven media.

Impact assessment and measurement are vital to achieving the desired outcomes of impact-first as well as sustainable impact investment strategies, as illustrated by this case study of a South African youth employment program.

Business impacts are complex, contextual, and dynamic. How far can global sustainability standards measure reality? A new book, Measuring Good Business, examines the limits and future of data in sustainable finance. It proposes more customized, bottom-up numbers that empower stakeholders to better understand impacts.

Naina Batra, CEO of AVPN, joins AIMR to discuss the groundbreaking Asian network’s journey, its role as an ecosystem builder, Asian representation, what venture philanthropy means, and paving the way for tomorrow’s leaders of Asia.

Every year, thousands of impact investments are made, but what are they, what are they designed to accomplish, and what do they achieve? This book will help investors, their financial advisors and their attorneys understand what are impact investments, how to make them, and how to minimize risks.

In 2023, ‘impact’ is a common language in Japan, signifying the rise of the impact economy, incorporating impact management into investment, business, consumption, and government.

To maximize positive impact, impact investors need to move from impact measurement to managing for impact, which requires a systemic integration of impact into decision-making on four levels: deal, portfolio, organization and system.

Meeta Misra, discusses her journey into impact measurement, challenges and opportunities in impact investing, aligning with industry standards, the role of technology, and the potential for impact bonds in Asia.

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 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.