In recent years, impact investing has captured the attention of leaders in finance, philanthropy, business, and government seeking innovative ways to help solve some of society’s most pressing issues. It harnesses the efficiency and discipline of private capital markets to address the root causes of social and environmental problems. 

To solve problems on a global scale, we need global capital pools to respond. This means that, alongside the pioneering investors already allocating for impact, we need impact investment to find its formal place within institutional portfolios.

In support of this vision, The Working Group calls on all participants in the impact investing and measurement ecosystem to:

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Embrace “impact accountability” as a common value that lies at the heart of all impact investments

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Apply measurement best practices across impact portfolios, deals, and investee organizations

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Establish an “impact language” and data infrastructure that enables the application of these practices

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Evolve the field through continued learning and the advancement of a shared impact measurement agenda

The Impact Measurement Working Group

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