IMPACT INVESTING GLOSSARY & ACRONYM INDEX
A GUIDE TO HELP IMPACT INVESTORS NAVIGATE THE IMPACT INVESTMENT MARKET.
The term “impact investing” implies a noble pursuit to invest in ways that improve people’s lives and secure a sustainable financial return on your investment. No matter its popularity among socially conscious investors, its definition can be foggy and elusive.
For aspiring impact investors, we gathered recent and useful definitions of key terms from investors and experts. We hope this impact investing glossary and acronym index are helpful in charting your course in a hazy field.
Debt Financing
Development Finance
ESG Investment
Ethical Investing
Gender Lens Investing
Global Impact Investing Network
Impact Investing
Impact Investment Fund
Impact Investor
Impact Reporting and Investing Standards
Microfinance
Missing Middle
Mission-Related Investment
Program-Related Investment
Responsible Investing
Social Impact Bond
Sustainable Development Goals
Sustainable Investing