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.