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23/04/2025

Environmental projects often face challenges in measuring their social impact—or may not consider it necessary. In his article, Chien-wen Shen, Director of the magazine and AIMM, shares insights from an assured Social Return on Investment (SROI) report, highlighting how coastal reforestation initiatives can quantify their social value.

SROI provides a framework to measure the broader benefits of environmental projects, from community well-being to economic resilience. This approach not only demonstrates the value of reforestation but also strengthens the case for investment in such initiatives.

🔔 Want to learn how SROI can transform the way we measure the impact of environmental projects? Read Chien-wen Shen’s full article here:
https://www.aimr.asia/magazine_article/applying-social-return-on-investment-sroi-to-measure-the-social-impact-of-coastal-reforestation-initiatives/

An SROI analysis of Tse-Xin Organic Agriculture Foundation’s coastal tree planting project revealed NT$17.26 in social value per NT$1 invested, demonstrating strong environmental, social, and community impact outcomes.

22/04/2025

“The climate crisis demands a financial system that values both the harm created and the good generated—it’s not an option, it’s a necessity.” – Cliff Prior

In an interview by Aga Koziel, Prior discussed the need for impact valuation to address global challenges like climate change and social inequality.

🔔 Learn more about Prior’s vision for the future of impact investing. Read the full interview here:
https://www.aimr.asia/magazine_article/scaling-impact-investing-and-breaking-barriers-interview-with-cliff-prior/

As someone with vast experience in leadership roles, could you share an overview of your professional journey and what you’re focusing on now? As you know, I recently left GSG Impact after four and a half years of my three-year contract—you can figure that out! I ended up staying longer than I h...

21/04/2025

Is impact investing moving fast enough to address global crises like climate change?

In an interview by Aga Koziel, Cliff Prior, former CEO of GSG Impact, argues that it’s not. He emphasizes the need for impact valuation and greater collaboration across sectors to accelerate progress.

🔔 Discover how Prior envisions scaling impact investing to meet urgent challenges. Read the full interview here:
https://www.aimr.asia/magazine_article/scaling-impact-investing-and-breaking-barriers-interview-with-cliff-prior/

As someone with vast experience in leadership roles, could you share an overview of your professional journey and what you’re focusing on now? As you know, I recently left GSG Impact after four and a half years of my three-year contract—you can figure that out! I ended up staying longer than I h...

17/04/2025

“We don’t have 20 years. We need to accelerate the scaling process now.” – Cliff Prior

In an interview with Aga Koziel, Prior highlighted the urgency of scaling impact investing to address global crises like climate change. He emphasized the need for impact valuation, which assigns monetary value to social and environmental outcomes, and called for greater collaboration across sectors.

🔔 Learn more about Prior’s vision for the future of impact investing. Read the full interview here:
https://www.aimr.asia/magazine_article/scaling-impact-investing-and-breaking-barriers-interview-with-cliff-prior/

As someone with vast experience in leadership roles, could you share an overview of your professional journey and what you’re focusing on now? As you know, I recently left GSG Impact after four and a half years of my three-year contract—you can figure that out! I ended up staying longer than I h...

16/04/2025

In a recent interview by Aga Koziel, Cliff Prior, former CEO of GSG Impact, shared insights on scaling impact investing globally. He highlighted the urgent need for speed and integration across sectors to address pressing challenges like climate change and social inequality.

Prior emphasized the importance of moving beyond traditional frameworks like ESG to embrace impact valuation, which assigns monetary value to social and environmental outcomes. He also discussed the role of governments, NGOs, and social entrepreneurs in driving meaningful change.

🔔 Discover how Cliff Prior envisions the future of impact investing. Read the full interview here:
https://www.aimr.asia/magazine_article/scaling-impact-investing-and-breaking-barriers-interview-with-cliff-prior/

As someone with vast experience in leadership roles, could you share an overview of your professional journey and what you’re focusing on now? As you know, I recently left GSG Impact after four and a half years of my three-year contract—you can figure that out! I ended up staying longer than I h...

15/04/2025

“Impact investing could be the engine that draws the capital needed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and attract badly needed investments to poor urban and rural communities.” – John J. Forrer and Terry R. Gray

The I3 framework (Investing in Innovation for Impact) aims to revive this vision by focusing on bold approaches, meaningful outcomes, and alignment with local community needs.

🔔 Discover how I3 is reshaping impact investing. Read the full article here:
https://www.aimr.asia/magazine_article/saving-impact-investing-from-itself/

This book review critiques the underperformance of impact investing, proposing the innovative I3 framework. The book is a call-to-action for bolder approaches, expanded outcomes, and better alignment with sustainable goals to realize impact investing's transformative potential.

15/04/2025

Is impact investing living up to its transformative potential?

John J. Forrer and Terry R. Gray argue that it’s not. Current practices are too risk-averse, lack ambition, and are drifting toward conventional investing. Their solution? The I3 framework, which emphasizes bold approaches, meaningful outcomes, and alignment with local community needs.

🔔 Discover how I3 can save impact investing from mediocrity. Read the full article here:
https://www.aimr.asia/magazine_article/saving-impact-investing-from-itself/

This book review critiques the underperformance of impact investing, proposing the innovative I3 framework. The book is a call-to-action for bolder approaches, expanded outcomes, and better alignment with sustainable goals to realize impact investing's transformative potential.

14/04/2025

The I3 framework (Investing in Innovation for Impact) is a bold new approach to impact investing. Unlike current practices, which often prioritize minimal impact to secure funding, I3 focuses on creating meaningful outcomes for local communities while ensuring market-based returns.

Developed by John J. Forrer and Terry R. Gray, I3 emphasizes innovations, stakeholder engagement, and positive-sum solutions that benefit both investors and communities. This approach aims to reignite impact investing’s potential to drive sustainable development and achieve the SDGs.

🔔 Dive deeper into how I3 is reshaping impact investing. Read the full article here:
https://www.aimr.asia/magazine_article/saving-impact-investing-from-itself/

This book review critiques the underperformance of impact investing, proposing the innovative I3 framework. The book is a call-to-action for bolder approaches, expanded outcomes, and better alignment with sustainable goals to realize impact investing's transformative potential.

10/04/2025

Impact investing has the potential to transform underserved communities and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, but it’s underperforming. John J. Forrer and Terry R. Gray argue that current practices are too risk-averse, lack ambition, and are drifting toward conventional investing.

Their solution? The I3 framework (Investing in Innovation for Impact), emphasizes bold approaches, meaningful outcomes, and alignment with local community needs. By adopting innovations, ensuring market-based returns, and creating positive-sum solutions, I3 aims to revive impact investing’s transformative potential.

🔔 Discover how the I3 framework can save impact investing from mediocrity. Read the full article here:
https://www.aimr.asia/magazine_article/saving-impact-investing-from-itself/

This book review critiques the underperformance of impact investing, proposing the innovative I3 framework. The book is a call-to-action for bolder approaches, expanded outcomes, and better alignment with sustainable goals to realize impact investing's transformative potential.

09/04/2025

“IWAF integrates sustainability impact reporting with financial statements, reducing the disconnect between managerial decisions and sustainability impacts.” – Hao Liang, Mengyao Kang, and Kam Chee Chan

The Impact-Weighted Accounts Framework (IWAF) is reshaping how organizations measure and report their social and environmental influence. By monetizing impacts, IWAF provides a holistic view of corporate sustainability, aligning financial performance with global goals.

🔔 Learn more about IWAF’s transformative potential. Read the full article here:
https://www.aimr.asia/magazine_article/monetizing-and-reporting-impact-applying-an-impact-weighted-accounts-framework-to-asia/

The Impact-Weighted Accounts Framework (IWAF) integrates sustainability impact with financial reporting, offering transparency and enhanced decision-making for Asian organizations. IWAF quantifies impacts in monetary terms and aligns with global sustainability goals, providing a holistic view of cor...

08/04/2025

How can organizations ensure their sustainability efforts are truly impactful and not just “checking the box”?

The Impact-Weighted Accounts Framework (IWAF), developed by Hao Liang, Mengyao Kang, and Kam Chee Chan, offers a solution by quantifying social and environmental impacts in monetary terms. This approach shifts the focus from intentions to measurable outcomes, helping organizations align with global sustainability goals.

🔔 Discover how IWAF is redefining sustainability reporting. Read the full article here:
https://www.aimr.asia/magazine_article/monetizing-and-reporting-impact-applying-an-impact-weighted-accounts-framework-to-asia/

The Impact-Weighted Accounts Framework (IWAF) integrates sustainability impact with financial reporting, offering transparency and enhanced decision-making for Asian organizations. IWAF quantifies impacts in monetary terms and aligns with global sustainability goals, providing a holistic view of cor...

08/04/2025

One of the most innovative aspects of the Impact-Weighted Accounts Framework (IWAF) is its ability to quantify sustainability impacts in monetary terms. For example, IWAF assigns a monetary value to employee training programs by measuring productivity gains and human capital development.

This approach, developed by Hao Liang, Mengyao Kang, and Kam Chee Chan, goes beyond traditional financial metrics, offering organizations a clearer picture of their social and environmental influence. Pilot studies in Asia, including collaborations with a major real estate group, demonstrate how IWAF can drive meaningful change.

🔔 Dive deeper into how IWAF monetizes impact. Read the full article here:
https://www.aimr.asia/magazine_article/monetizing-and-reporting-impact-applying-an-impact-weighted-accounts-framework-to-asia/

The Impact-Weighted Accounts Framework (IWAF) integrates sustainability impact with financial reporting, offering transparency and enhanced decision-making for Asian organizations. IWAF quantifies impacts in monetary terms and aligns with global sustainability goals, providing a holistic view of cor...

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