Resources
The research is clear – social and sustainable business practices are linked to superior shareholder returns and enduring sources of competitive advantage for traditional businesses. They are also critical to underpinning the strong foundations necessary to develop robust impact organizations and effectively guiding funders committed to impact investing and strategic philanthropy.

Business
Shared value strategies and purpose driven firms have been demonstrated to be associated with superior shareholder returns and enduring sources of competitive advantage.

Impact Organizations
Investments in impact organizations have been growing substantially but data shows that investors have clear capital absorption and market readiness concerns.

Funders
Demonstrated returns support the case for impact investing and further developing our collective ability to effectively align impact goals with financial performance.