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Impact management
The process by which an organisation understands, acts on and communicates its impacts on people and the natural environment, in order to reduce negative…
Impact pathway
The sequence that links organisations’ actions with their effects on people and the natural environment. Learn more here.
Impact drivers
The inputs, activities and outputs of organisations that intentionally or unintentionally cause or contribute to impacts Learn more here.
Idiosyncratic
A term used by the Platform to denote risks and opportunities that are specific to an individual organisation. Source: Impact…
Impact classes
A classification methodology, akin to financial asset classes, that groups investments with similar impact characteristics based on their impact performance…
Investor
A person, organisation, or country that puts money into an business or other organisation. Source: Cambridge English Dictionary
Investor contribution
The contribution that the investor makes to enable enterprises (or intermediary investment managers) to achieve impact. Source: Impact Management Project…
Investor action
Investment decisions; stewardship of investees; engagement with policy makers and key stakeholders. Source: Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)
Impact thesis
The overall intention of the investor, and their contribution to achieving that intention. Source: International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Integrated report
A concise communication about how an organisation’s strategy, governance, performance and prospects, in the context of its external environment, lead…