SOCIAL IMPACT INVESTMENT
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What is Social Impact Investment?
Social impact investment is an approach that seeks to address social issues by generating positive social or environmental impacts alongside financial returns.
It involves investing directly or indirectly in organizations or projects with a clear social mission or focus, with the goal of creating positive change in the world.
This investment strategy supports initiatives that contribute to societal goals such as sustainability, social equity, and community development, while also pursuing profitability. By prioritizing both financial performance and social outcomes, social impact investing fosters a more conscientious and responsible investment landscape.
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Number of partners
44,3
Investments by 2023 (MNOK)
41%
Capital invested
108
Capital allocated (MNOK)
Key Aspects of Social Impact Investment Include:
Intentionality:
Investors explicitly intend to create a positive social or environmental impact through their investments. This is a defining characteristic that distinguishes impact investing from traditional investing.
Financial Return:
Unlike philanthropy or charitable donations, social impact investment aims to generate a financial return for investors, which can range from below-market rates to risk-adjusted market rates.
Measurement and Management:
Impact investments are rigorously measured and managed to ensure they achieve the intended social or environmental outcomes. This involves setting clear impact goals, using standardized metrics, and regularly reporting on progress.
Sectors and Themes:
Impact investment spans various sectors including renewable energy, affordable housing, healthcare, education, and microfinance. Common themes include climate change mitigation, poverty alleviation, gender equality, and sustainable agriculture.
Stakeholders:
The practice involves a diverse group of stakeholders including institutional investors, foundations, family offices, pension funds, and individual investors. Each stakeholder may prioritize different impact areas based on their values and objectives.
Our Partners:
Planet&People One
The Planet&People team believes that climate change and inequality pose systemic risks to both society and investment performance. The Planet&People team believes that climate change and inequality pose systemic risks to both society and investment performance.
Women’s Livelihood Bond
Women’s Livelihood Bond Series is a series of innovative gender-lens blended financial products that empower women and girls across a multi-country and multi-sector portfolio.
Just Climate
Just Climate’s mission is to work in partnership to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C by catalysing and scaling capital towards transformational solutions with the highest climate impact and attractive risk-adjusted returns.
LeapFrog
LeapFrog Investments supports healthcare and financial services companies in emerging markets, aiming to reach 100 million people. So far, their investments have improved the lives of 24 million and provided solar energy access to 118 million. They also drive growth for small businesses and expand access to education in South Asia.
