ENRICH YOUR ESG REPORTING

Stand out from the crowd by leveraging evidence-based accountability metrics to improve your social impact reporting.

ATTRACT TOP TALENT

Become a talent magnet by creating a workplace that inspires and retains employees who want to make a difference.

BOOST YOUR BRAND REPUTATION

Show customers that you care about the world we live in and attract loyal supporters who value ethical business practices.

ENHANCE INVESTOR APPEAL

Increase your appeal to socially responsible investors who prioritise ESG factors in their decision-making.

DRIVE INNOVATION AND EFFICIENCY

Investing in social impact drives efficiency and innovation so you can unlock new opportunities, reduce costs, and stay ahead of the competition.

FUTURE-PROOF YOUR BUSINESS

Build resilience and ensure long-term success so you can navigate regulatory changes and adapt to evolving market demands.

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WHY CHOOSE IMPACT INSTITUTE?

INNOVATIVE

We combine advanced behavioural science methodologies with executive-level management expertise to create an AI-powered solution that simplifies and enhances social impact measurement at the company level.

BUSINESS-RELEVANT

Designed by business leaders for business leaders, our solution provides an aggregated single-number score, ideal for enterprise level use cases such as performance management, rewards and incentives, balanced scorecards, and reliable quantitative tracking of a company’s social impact footprint.

EVIDENCE-BASED

Aligned with global sustainability reporting frameworks, we formulate hypotheses, evaluate data, gain insights, and continuously refine our approach to provide companies with a trustworthy, data-backed solution for constructive stakeholder engagement and investor relations regarding social impact.

BENCHMARKED

Our model-based approach to benchmarking means that you will know from day one what good truly looks like and whether you have a gap to close to be recognised as a leader in sustainable social impact.

MULTI-DISCIPLINARY

Our comprehensive data model incorporates multidisciplinary viewpoints on sustainable social impact, enabling us to offer developmental recommendations from multiple, relevant perspectives.

PIONEERING

Our groundbreaking Impactful Organization™ Certification Programme sets a clear, measurable standard for assessing social impact. It promotes alignment with global sustainability goals and recognises companies making significant contributions to society.

Our Theory of Change

IMPACT

Ultimately leading to companies delivering sustainable social impact that leaves no one behind
- Long-lasting and meaningful positive impact by companies on employees, customers, suppliers, communities and beneficiaries, resulting in a transformation of the social system that leaves no one behind

OUTCOMES

Leading to companies engaging stakeholders actively and signalling publicly that measurable social impact matters
- Companies work towards achieving certification standards
- Companies continuously improve their social impact practices and contribute to lasting positive outcomes for stakeholders
- Adoption of social impact norms and shifts in corporate behaviour
- Stakeholders use the Impactful Organization™ Certification standard as an accountability mechanism for corporate social impact
- Investors, Banks, and Boards of Directors use the Impactful Organization™ Certification results for oversight and action

OUTPUTS

Resulting in increased awareness of companies’ social impact footprint and the internal and external opportunities for continuous improvement as a force for good in society
- Impactful Organization™ Certification of leading companies in sustainable social impact
- Supporting the adoption of sustainable practices across a company’s social impact footprint
- Providing companies with social impact footprint results and a continuous improvement report
- Sharing knowledge and building a community of practice
- Publication of insights, trends, and case studies
- Leadership roundtables for ongoing dialogue and collaboration

INPUTS &
ACTIVITIES

Impact Institute develops a Social Impact Footprint Framework and Measurement system
- Research and alignment with global sustainability norms and standards
- Multi-stakeholder consultations
- Social impact footprint model and taxonomy development
- Company assessments
- Data collection

ASSUMPTIONS

Companies acknowledge their responsibility as good corporate citizens and social impact stewards
Increasing regulatory requirements and market pressures are driving companies to prioritise and enhance their social impact efforts
Company leadership is committed to integrating social impact considerations into business strategies and decision-making processes
Effective and ongoing stakeholder engagement is integral to building trust and long-term sustainable value
Companies are willing to adopt a continuous improvement mindset
Companies’ diverse social impact efforts often go unrecognised

PROBLEM
STATEMENT

Businesses are facing increasing pressures to not only enhance their profitability but also drive positive social impact. The social dimension of ESG and SDGs is complex and often overlooked, yet is critical in achieving sustainable growth and long-term value creation. Many companies struggle with measuring their social impact footprint, leading to fragmented narratives and missed opportunities for meaningful stakeholder engagement and lasting positive outcomes. Addressing this gap is essential to demonstrating corporate stewardship and accountability, enhancing brand reputation, attracting top talent, and aligning with global sustainability objectives. Without a robust approach to quantifying and integrating social impact, businesses risk reputational damage, stakeholder distrust, and regulatory non-compliance, ultimately hindering their ability to thrive in a purpose-driven economy.