The Evolution of Impact Measurement in Investing

As impact investing becomes more of a mainstream option that spans asset classes, investors are being asked to measure the impact of their investments in more meaningful and accountable ways. As the broader ecosystem evolves, the ability to leverage technology as a tool for collecting more accurate and useful data is becoming more accessible. Despite a growing number of tools, frameworks and resources, key challenges remain including a) generating comparable non-financial data across funds and investments, b) collecting and centralizing high quality impact data without overburdening those on the front lines of impact, c) validating the accuracy of impact data, d) blending quantitative and qualitative data to tell a more complete impact story. This discussion will focus on what’s driving key challenges in the sector and how collaboration among ecosystem participants can help overcome them.