Impact measurement

and management

Impact measurement is one of the more challenging tasks in impact investing. At present there is no single established global standard, but guidelines have emerged and IQ-EQ can help impact investors in selecting the appropriate techniques:

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria are often used to measure an impact fund’s effectiveness

The IRIS+ System from the GIIN is one broadly recognised system for measuring impact

The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are another widely recognised method for standardising conversations around impact investing

The External Rate of Return was developed by Time Partners with the London School of Economics to measure a company or investment’s purpose and wider impact on society, the economy, and the environment

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