Impact investing is shifting its path from being niche to mainstream and gaining popularity at an accelerated rate. The rising awareness about sustainability issues is leading to rapid progress in impact investing. Organizations that deal in responsible investment are broadening their horizon to incorporate impact strategies to provide individuals and the planet with direct benefits. Investors are formulating better strategies and products to include in their portfolios.

Impact investing concerns financial investments that are focused on entities that create positive environmental and societal footprints, along with promoting ESG efforts. Impact investments are intended to generate valuable and quantifiable impacts on the environment and society.

Impact investing equips investors with the ability to generate positive and measurable benefits to enhance environmental and social outcomes.

1) The world becomes a better place with impact investing

2) One does not need to be wealthy to create an impact

3) Impact capital can be increased incrementally

4) Capital grows steadily with impact investing

5) Impact investing has become mainstream

Impact investing is expected to evolve rapidly in the coming decades. Individuals across the globe are realizing that the future depends on it. A philanthropic approach is no longer the only option to make a difference. Impact investing is now being viewed as a fundamental driver for positive change.

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