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REPORT LAUNCH: Today we’re proud to unveil the latest edition of Making the Mark V by @BlueMark! This year’s report is packed with powerful visuals and deep analysis of market best practices and learnings from the sustainable and impact investing market – including updated peer benchmarks and new insights into relative adoption of key impact practices across investor type, asset class, and target geography. 💡 Key findings from this year’s report include: - Impact due diligence practices are maturing Impact investors are adopting more robust practices to measure and manage ESG risks - Advanced impact performance monitoring and review practices are on the rise - Despite challenges in managing impact at exit, investors have made strides over the past three years - The success of repeat verifications highlights the real-world effects of continuous learning and allow clients to assess the quality of their ongoing improvements Ready to explore more? Download Making the Mark V for insights into 110+ verified investors overseeing $233+ billion impact AUM: https://bit.ly/43X0pc9 #impactinvesting #sustainablefinance #makingthemarkV

Just released: BlueMark's 5th annual “Making the Mark” report, revealing an increased adoption of core impact management practices among impact investors. The report features an analysis of best practices and trends in impact management based on 111 verifications of impact management practices for investors managing a combined $234 billion in impact assets. Read the report to learn more about the evolving and emerging trends in #impactinvesting and #impactmanagement ⬇

We’re excited to see BlueMark release the fifth edition of Making the Mark–Making the Mark V! This comprehensive report delves into the "how" of impact investing, providing an in-depth analysis of best practices and emerging trends in impact management. The report includes data and insights from 111 verifications, representing investors managing $234 billion in impact assets, which accounts for about 20% of the total impact investing market according to The Global Impact Investing Network. Discover the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gyfWVpGB #impinv

BlueMark recently published “Making the Mark V,” its fifth annual report detailing data and insights based on 111 verifications for clients managing $234 billion in combined impact AUM. As impact investing continues to grow, many investors are still grappling with the “how”—how to measure, manage and monitor. BlueMark's report reveals an increased adoption of core impact management practices, and breaks these practices down across different market segments. Check out the full report for a deep analysis of best practices and trends in impact management. https://bit.ly/3VpBcTW

What can the Certificate in Impact Investing give you? 💡 https://lnkd.in/edXiNbqH - Approaches to impact management, measurement and reporting - Different asset owner impact strategies - Tools to build and manage impact investing products Take your talent further – study the Certificate in Impact Investing today and gain the core knowledge and confidence to drive real change in your career. #impactinvesting #makeyourimpact

🎞️ At the 10th anniversary of Impact Summit Europe we conducted interviews with industry experts to reflect on the current state of impact investing. 📺 Watch below as Brunno Maradei, CFA, Global Head of Responsible Investment at Aegon Asset Management provides his thoughts on the last decade of impact and the room for improvement in the future. 🎤"The word to define impact investing over the last ten years would be momentum." ✍️ Learn from industry experts by signing up to one of our global events here: https://hubs.li/Q02trF2v0 #impactinvesting #impinv #sustainablefinance

In the growing field of impact investing, one principle stands at the core: impact measurement. At elea, we believe that measuring and managing impact is crucial for safeguarding the dual objective of creating positive societal change and commercial success of impact ventures. Our recently published white paper, "The Impact of Impact Measurement," highlights how effective measurement can mitigate mission drift, maintain accountability, and ensure transparency across the sector. We have now summarized take-aways from this white paper in a blog article. We invite fellow impact investors and professionals to read our blog article and join us in advancing the conversation on best practices for impact measurement and management. Together, we can ensure the sector continues to deliver meaningful, measurable change. #ImpactInvesting #SocialImpact #ImpactMeasurement 

What are the biggest barriers to impact investing and how do we overcome them? Check out our session proposal, ‘Where Impact Capital Goes to Die’, vote and find out! In this fireside chat will bring the perspective of experts who have experience building impact investing programs, supporting advisors and intermediaries with education, sourcing, and due diligence, portfolio construction and much more. ✅ Vote here to get this exciting topic to the stage: https://lnkd.in/ehB7U8vG #SOCAP24 #ImpactInvesting

Veris was recognized as one of the Real Leaders of Impact Investing by Real Leaders Magazine (Fall 2024). Real Leaders® listed our firm as one of 65 organizations they deemed to be “most innovative impact investing companies from around the world who are using capital for good.”  To be considered, our firm shared information about our investment approach and how we aim to help our clients achieve positive social and environmental impact in the context of their financial goals. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gRbBa-rT #RealLeadersofImpactInvesting #RealLeadersMagazine

$1 trillion isn’t enough toward impact investing, writes GIIN CEO and Co-Founder Amit Bouri in an op-ed for the Financial Times this week. That’s because our industry has ambitions to address the world’s challenges and meet the demands of global goals. Learn more about the growth of impact investing since its formalization 16 years ago and how it has grown into a movement with demand from mainstream financial institutions: https://bit.ly/3WQcpt1 #ImpactInvesting #SDGs #SocialImpact #ImpactInvestingList2024