In the past few years, there is a growing demand for purpose-driven finance or some call it ‘Impact investing.’ This has resulted in a new approach of investing capital to generate positive social & environmental impact, alongside a financial return.
According to the survey by Global Impact Investing (GIIN), the $715B global impact investing market is maturing, driven by better measurement and strong performance. Furthermore, the report said that the top sector for capital allocations are energy and financial services, excluding microfinance. When it comes to impact investment, environmental and social considerations are the front and center in the decision-making criteria for investors.