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Impact Investing

Impact investing

So impact investing is referred to as a type of investment that aims to generate both positive societal and positive financial returns.

The Global Impact Investing Network points out four characteristics of impact investing: – Intentionality: The deliberate intention. – Prioritizing social and environmental performance: Placing these considerations at the forefront. – Generating social and environmental benefits: Ensuring that impact investing leads to positive outcomes. – Quantifiable investment performance: The measurement of investment performance should be quantifiable.

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