We are very excited to share that our Global Impact Database data has been used for the visuals in the FD (Dutch Financial Times) series where executives of large retail companies are questioned about their climate goals and performance. There are many bumps between good intentions and implementation. This series aims to address the dilemma between a company's and [...]

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFCpTh8qUWw&ab_channel=ImpactInstitute

In their review, Reinier de Adelhart Toorop, Jude Bernard and Adrian de Groot Ruiz compare 32 different methodologies for true cost accounting (TCA) in the food sector. Their study concludes that further collaboration between frameworks is key to their harmonization. Ultimately this can make results more comparable and facilitate engagement in TCA. Read the full publication via the link.

Good news for the Fairtrade chocolate! A study carried out by Impact Institute and Fairtrade reveals that Fairtrade cocoa farmers in Côte d’Ivoire have increased their incomes by 85% over the past several years and that a greater proportion have moved out of extreme poverty. This increase is mostly driven by the higher revenues from [...]

Banks have a pivotal role to play in addressing the dauting challenges faced by society.  They have a mandate to assess and manage related risks and, given their influence, are in a prime position to act as stewards in the transition to the impact economy. What they require is the tools to help them on [...]

As a 4th generation baker, Jos Huijbregts sees the need to create good living and working conditions for the generations to come. This is why Bakkerij van Vessem does not only focus on providing tasty bread for its customers, but also on doing so while paying close attention to the environment and society.  After having [...]

Meeting the climate targets set by the Paris agreement has proven itself to be challenging. This challenge has also led to a rising stakeholders demand for impact statements and reporting. In the past years, we have seen an increasing number of impact frameworks. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the EU Taxonomy are only some [...]

Het is hem gelukt! Op maandagmiddag 25 januari is onze directeur Michel Scholte na 2 maanden campagne uit meer dan 200 kandidaten verkozen tot Minister van de Nieuwe Economie door MVO Nederland. Hij zal optrekken met MVO Nederland en haar achterban om de Nieuwe Economie vorm te geven. Michel zal het podium dat hem geboden [...]

Impact Institute is thrilled to announce that we have partnered up with Wire Group in assessing and reporting the impact of Wire Private Markets Fund (WPMF). Together, we will develop, test and roll out an impact assessment and reporting methodology, building on the Guide for Funders to Assess and Value Impact, [...]

Impact investors and philanthropists aim to be a real force for good. Using their financial capital, they can effect change and create impact, helping society deal with many of its fundamental challenges. However, decisions on where to invest or provide funding are often made based on good intentions and emotions. Without a robust [...]