The Global Impact Investing Network

Since 2020, eight organizations, including the GIIN, have been collaborating to grow #FaithBasedInvesting. Now we've launched the FCI Collaboratorium — a website and #Collaboration space to share our experience and develop new learnings. Check it out! ➡ https://lnkd.in/gf5mtZfk FaithInvest FIIND Impact Catholic Impact Investing Collaborative / Francesco Collaborative Investor Advocates for Social Justice Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR) Laudato Si' Movement Operation Noah

The countdown has begun! We’re just 100 days away from the 2024 GIIN Impact Forum in Amsterdam. This is your chance to engage with leading impact investors, gain insights from top speakers and network with peers from around the globe. Secure your spot now and be part of the future of impact investing. Register today at impactinvestorforum.org. #GIINImpactForum2024 #ImpactInvesting

The GIIN is proud to welcome the Soros Economic Development Fund (SEDF) as a sponsor of the GIIN Impact Forum 2024. As an impact investor focused on urgent global challenges, SEDF depends on collaboration and partnership; the GIIN Impact Forum is an exceptional place to create and deepen alliances across the nonprofit, public and private sectors. At this year’s Impact Forum in Amsterdam, SEDF's CEO, Georgia Levenson Keohane, will speak on the important role responsible investment can play in strengthening democracy — in supporting inclusive, sustainable and open societies across the world. This year, more than ever, SEDF looks forward to reconnecting with old friends and forging new and mission critical partnerships. https://lnkd.in/eJZMEzu7 impactinvestorforum.org

💡 Did you know impact investors allocate a greater proportion of assets under management to energy than any other sector, at 17% AUM, according to GIIN research? That’s why we created the energy impact performance benchmark, where investors can track their impact relative to global ambitions, other investors and their own past performance. 🌟 Through the energy impact performance benchmark available on the GIIN website, investors can gain an understanding of what “good” looks like, and see when their investments are exceeding industry standards, or missing the mark. To receive personalized analytics and information about your impact performance, you can privately submit your data through IRIS+. 📊 Interested in comparing your performance for other sectors? Let us know what benchmarks you'd like to see in the future, and stay tuned for forestry and healthcare benchmarks coming later this year! https://bit.ly/4cL9PuI

When impact leaders come together, they don’t just change systems, they change the world. We’re so excited to invite you to be a part of this year’s GIIN Impact Forum in Amsterdam, October 23-24. Last year, over 1500 attendees from 70 different countries met to discuss how impact investors can empower climate solutions, healthcare access, impact measurement, responsible technology and more. We asked our participants to describe their experiences in a few words. Click the video below to hear what they had to say.  https://lnkd.in/eU4W-46Q Shape the conversation at one of 2024’s best finance conferences. Register to secure your spot today at https://lnkd.in/gt6wgUjd

This month GIIN President Sapna Shah is taking over the Impact Dispatch to share her thoughts on why we pursue impact. Read on to learn more and to check out the latest news from the impact investing industry and beyond. 📰

Did you know multinational companies work with the GIIN to learn how to leverage their financial assets and capabilities for impact investing? Launched in 2022, the Corporate Impact Investing Initiative helps companies understand how to implement impact investing strategies to advance their social and environmental goals while achieving shareholder and business objectives. Last month, we sat down with Schneider Electric to discuss their impact investing strategy as featured in our recent corporate case study publication. Below are three key takeaways from our conversation, and be sure to visit our website to get involved: https://lnkd.in/e_X7hKHX. ▶️ Collaboration and partnerships are the foundation of Schneider’s impact investing strategy. This unlocks greater amounts of capital via co-investors, brings in regional expertise and ensures longevity through strong relationships with partners including DFIs, family offices, asset managers and other companies. ▶️ Investees benefit from technical assistance, strategic relationships and expanded access to resources, as a result of Schneider’s impact investments. From supply chain assessment to providing vendor options and more, Schneider’s impact investing strategy adds value to investee companies. Challenges can arise, however, in the early stages of implementation and with some corporate departments (e.g., legal) who may still be learning how impact investing works.    ▶️ These benefits drive progress on positive outcomes for both Schneider and the investee companies. Schneider's impact investing strategy contributes to corporate sustainability goals, specifically around providing access to green electricity. It also improves employee retention and initiates the creation of new partnerships. Learn more on our website and reach out if you’re keen to get your company active in #impactinvesting.

💡 Today we’re releasing our latest GIINsight with insights from the GIIN energy benchmark. 🌎 Here’s what we’re seeing: energy impact investments aren’t yet meeting global climate goals. However, impact investors’ dedicated work of setting targets, collecting data and working to improve emissions reductions are crucial steps on the road to achieving these goals. This GIINsight outlines key information and strategies investors can deploy to set and manage climate goals by region and globally. Download the report today to: – gain insights on setting emissions reductions goals in target geographies – analyze energy investment data against climate goals – use benchmarks to understand investment progress https://bit.ly/4cfWBGi

Impact investors succeed with strong impact portfolio construction and rigorous measurement and management, but these practices can be difficult to establish. The Global Impact Investing Network will host Transforming Your Portfolio, a widely attended impact investing seminar, October 22 in Amsterdam, to learn from world renowned impact investing experts and give you the foundation you need to achieve your impact goals. Here’s what participants at our last impact investing seminar in San Francisco said was most valuable: 💡 Learning how to create a theory of change 📖 Clear definitions of frameworks and methodology 🌍 Real-world examples that make the material easier to understand 🧑🤝🧑 Discussing and debating ideas with other attendees Come away from the GIIN Impact Forum fully equipped to tackle global challenges in 2024. Join us for Transforming Your Portfolio and gain new knowledge and resources for your impact investing practice. Register today, as these trainings have sold out in the past: https://lnkd.in/euTChqtx

🌏 Calling experts in investing, climate finance, #IMM standards and research: 🌍 The newest IRIS+ theme is climate adaptation and resilience, and we want your feedback! The public comment period is now open, and we invite your thoughts on the proposed core metrics set by August 20, 2024. These metrics will help #impactinvestors to measure the impact of their investments in #climateadaptation and resilience and align with leading frameworks and metrics in the industry. Developed from the beta version we launched in partnership with Winrock International in December 2023, these metrics build on new and existing IRIS+ metrics and include input from 150+ asset owners, asset managers, social enterprises, incubators, accelerators, non-profits and impact measurement experts. This work was supported by Omidyar Network India. Keen to learn more? Throughout the 60-day public comment period, we'll host biweekly calls offered at different time zones. Get started and share your feedback here: https://lnkd.in/ebyPhQ_m #impactinvesting #sustainability #climateresilience