Impact Investing in Focus The impact investing segment is on an upward trajectory as fund managers and institutional investors seek to fill the gap and help fund the UN sustainable development goals (SDGs). Research shows 12 of the 17 SDGs are lagging to meet the 2030 deadline. This fact, coupled with the growing social conscience among investors, is seeing impact strategies broadening their scope. This report outlines the rising importance institutional investors are giving to the environmental footprint of their partners. It explores the inherent challenge in measuring the impact of investment, the importance of qualitative analysis and the role public companies play in making a difference.
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