by Astrid Scholz | Editor's Picks, Gender Lens, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Racial Equity & Justice, Regions, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDGs, Systems Change
All businesses wield impact — whether they label themselves as impact-driven or not. This impact permeates through what they create, how they create it, who owns it, and who funds it. These corporations ripple consequences beyond their products and services, reaching...
by John Treadgold | Editor's Picks, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Impact Measurement & Management, Regions, SDG 13 - Climate Action
The evolution of impact investing has birthed a plethora of frameworks and standards, which investors use to gauge their investments’ effectiveness. Diversity was important to drive early learnings and engagement, but consolidation has made impact frameworks...
by Manjula Shrestha | Asia, Editor's Picks, Financial Inclusion, Impact Economy, Regions, SDG 1 - No Poverty, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 4 - Quality Education, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDGs
Many people raised in poverty have difficulty believing they can change their lives or communities. If we are to harness their skills and firsthand knowledge to solve social problems, it’s time to unleash more dreams. Schools with a strong career readiness program and...
by Louise Savell | Editor's Picks, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Measurement & Management, Regions, SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals, SDGs, Systems Change, Tech for Social Good
For impact entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations like Social Finance, access to academic research is crucial to designing and supporting effective social programs. However, the disconnect between research and practice is a well-documented issue, affecting both...
by Richard Hartung | Asia, Editor's Picks, ESG Investing, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Impact Measurement & Management, Regions, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, Stakeholder Capitalism
For centuries, family businesses have been interconnected through friendships and partnerships. Over three decades ago, a small group of family businesses established a more enduring structure to connect and exchange insights. This structure, the Family Business...
by Amy King | Editor's Picks, Global, Impact Economy, North America, Regions, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDGs
There are two open jobs for every unemployed person in America, yet businesses continue to struggle to hire and retain talent. However, there is a hidden workforce that not enough companies, particularly small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), are taking a chance...