Impact Investing Institute

Exciting news! The UK #impactinvesting market has surged to £76.8 billion, growing by £19.3 billion since our last research report. Key highlights: - 10.1% compound annual growth rate from 2021 to 2023 - Outpaced broader UK asset management sector - Now accounts for ~8% of the global impact investing market This growth demonstrates the increasing importance of impact investing in the UK's financial landscape. But what can impact investing actually deliver? Lisa Nandy, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, says: "The only way we will achieve a decade of national renewal is by delivering for every corner of this country. This means real economic growth back into our communities, new opportunities in industries like clean energy and jobs in sectors of the future. By combining our shared knowledge, resources and values, impact investments will help us make this a reality in the years to come." If you haven't read our newest report on the size of the UK impact investing market, head to our website now. Join us in building a future where financial success and positive impact go hand in hand. #impactinvesting #sustainablefinance #UKinvesting

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Last week we were delighted to host 80 people at our latest Place Coalition event in partnership with Southampton City Council and Southampton Forward, and hosted at Southampton Football Club. Our Place Coalition is a national forum to support the growth of place-based impact investing, sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.    The discussions at the event highlighted: ➡ the role of the impact economy in addressing the UK's deep rooted challenges, by mobilising capital to respond to climate change, advancing health equity, and driving culture-led regeneration ➡ the role of private investment in responding to the Government's five missions, with a strong emphasis on inclusive growth ➡ the need for long term time horizons and patient capital to deliver long term transformation of places   A major takeaway from the event was the significant role that public, private, and philanthropic finance can play in working together to meet the Government's five missions, and address the specific needs of our places, with Southampton providing transferable lessons for a national approach.   The event underscored the importance of collaboration among investors - including pension funds, asset managers, and social investors - alongside local authorities, anchor institutions, and communities. By working together, we can unlock substantial investment to revitalise areas across the UK, fostering a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable economy.     This is exemplified by Southampton’s master planning and regeneration work and the significant opportunities to invest in changing the fortunes of the city, particularly around housing, employment, infrastructure, health, and culture to create a thriving, sustainable place. On 14 November you can hear more from Southampton City Council’s Leader and Executive Director for Growth & Prosperity, about the development opportunities coming up in the city, at the South Coast CPS Property Conference in Southampton. If you would like to join, register here: https://lnkd.in/erfknwhz   We are very excited about the momentum generated at this event last week and look forward to continuing these important conversations. Together, we can turn opportunities into action, supporting growth and transformation in the places that need it most. #ImpactInvesting #PlaceBasedInvesting #PatientCapital #InclusiveGrowth #SustainableEconomy #HealthEquity #SocialImpact #Southampton #CultureLedChange

This week, we launched our latest research into the size and progress of the UK impact investing market. At £76,8 billion, it is now about 8% of the global impact investing market, and growing faster than conventional investments. In her foreword, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Lisa Nandy says: "This report highlights the huge opportunities that exist and the potential for impact investment to radically improve our daily lives." You can read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/emakwfJK #impactinvesting #impacteconomy

What a great day celebrating the launch of our second report on the size of UK impact investing market, which revealed substantial growth and increasing sophistication in investments that aim to generate positive social and environmental outcomes alongside financial returns. At £76.8 billion, the UK impact investing market is now about 8% of the global impact investing market, and growing faster than conventional investments. In her foreward, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Lisa Nandy said: "This report highlights the huge opportunities that exist and the potential for impact investment to radically improve our daily lives ." Thank you to our great speakers Caroline Haines from the City of London Corporation, Henry Kippin, CEO of the The North East Combined Authority, Michele Giddens, CEO of Bridges Fund Management Ltd., Minal Patel, Partner at Schroders Greencoat LLP, Sally Bridgeland FIA FRSA BSc ARCS, Deputy Chair of Brunel Pension Partnership Limited, Danielle Walker-Palmour, Director at Friends Provident Foundation, Veronica Humble, Chief Investment Officer at NatWest Cushon, Niranjan Sirdeshpande, Global Heast of Investments - Catalyst at M&G Investments, David Blood, Founding Partner and Senior Partner at Generation Investment Management and our Chair Dame Elizabeth Corley. Thank you also to our very own Kieron Boyle, Jamie Broderick, Bella Landymore, Sarah Teacher and David Krivanek for guiding the discussions and presenting the insights from the research. Thank you also to City of London Corporation for hosting us at Guildhall and to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport for supporting the research. Head to our website to read the full report. #impactinvesting #sustainablefinance #UKfinance

Today we are releasing our second report on the size of UK impact investing market, revealing substantial growth and increasing sophistication in commercial investments that target positive social and environmental outcomes, including investments in healthcare, renewable energy, affordable housing and much more.  Key highlights from our research:  ✅ The UK impact investing market has grown to £76.8 billion in assets under management (AUM) as of end-2023.   ✅ This growth marks a £19.3 billion increase from the Institute's inaugural report and represents a 10.1% compound annual growth rate from the beginning of 2021 until the end of 2023.   ✅ Impact investing growth has significantly outpaced the broader UK asset management sector, which had an annual growth rate between -2% and 0% over the same period.   ✅ The UK impact investing market accounts for ca. 8% of the global impact investing market.  The report, produced through an extensive market survey and engagement with over 100 key market actors, thought leaders, and policymakers, highlights that this growth occurred despite challenging market conditions. This resilience indicates the increasing importance and maturity of impact investing in the UK financial landscape.  The report also notes significant trends in the market:   ✅ Private equity attracts the highest proportion of impact capital at 45%, followed by real assets at 28% and private debt at 11%.   ✅ There is increasing demand for impact investing among institutional investors, with the UK's Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) making more local impact allocations.   ✅ Two-thirds of respondents plan to increase or sustain their allocation of capital towards impactful companies, projects, and assets in the UK in the next five years. We call on asset owners, asset managers, investment advisors, and the UK government to seize the opportunities presented by this growing market and emphasises the crucial role of collaboration between private capital and government in mobilising resources at scale to address pressing social, environmental, and economic challenges and transforms lives across the UK and beyond.  Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/emakwfJK This research was supported by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. #impactinvesting #sustainablefinance #UKfinance #ESGinvesting

It's less that 7 days until our event, "The future of investing: Impact at scale," on Monday, 16 September, from 09:00 to 11:30 BST.   Dive deep into the findings of our latest research on the size of the UK impact investing market, revealing significant growth and increased sophistication of the market. This opens up exciting opportunities for investors, businesses, and policymakers to work in partnership to harness the power of private capital to deliver benefits for people and the planet.   What to expect: ✅ Insights on the real-world impact of investments and how to scale with integrity. ✅ Discussions on leveraging private capital to address climate change and social issues. ✅ Expert opinions from senior leaders on how capital markets can drive innovation and build a fairer, greener future.   You will be hearing from: David Blood, Senior Partner at Generation Investment Management, Kieron Boyle, Chief Executive, Impact Investing Institute, Sally Bridgeland FIA FRSA BSc ARCS, Deputy Chair at Brunel Pension Partnership Limited, Henry Kippin, Chief Executive at The North East Combined Authority, Minal Patel, Partner at Schroders Greencoat LLP, Michele Giddens, CEO at Bridges Fund Management Ltd., Danielle Walker-Palmour, Director at Friends Provident Foundation, Niranjan Sirdeshpande, Global Head of Investments - Catalyst at M&G Investments, Veronica Humble, Chief Investment Officer at NatWest Cushon and more industry leaders!   You can join the conversation and gain valuable insights via our livestream, which is open to all, so feel free to share the link with your network!   Register here: https://lnkd.in/e-VzVpdi   #impactinvesting #research #launch

Join us in Southampton for our next Place Coalition event: "Growing the Impact Economy: Investment Approaches for Place-Based Change" 📅 Date: Thursday, 12 September 2024 ⏰ Time: 10:30 – 15:30 BST 📍 Location: Southampton Football Club, SO14 5FP We are excited to partner with Southampton City Council and Southampton Forward to bring together our #PlaceCoalition. This event is your opportunity to engage with asset managers, pension funds, social investors, local authorities, anchor institutions, and community organisations all united by a common goal: revitalising underinvested areas and building a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable economy. What to expect: Case studies and panel discussions exploring how place-based impact investing can: - Drive local growth and climate action - Advance health equity and improve public health outcomes - Enable culture-led regeneration Featured Speakers: Lorna Pimlott, Managing Director, Local Authority Advisory and Lending, UK Infrastructure Bank Walid Al Saqqaf - Rebalance Earth, Co-Founder Cllr Lorna Fielker, Leader of the Council, Southampton City Council Dr. Debbie Chase, Director of Public Health, Southampton City Council Cllr Sarah Bogle, Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Southampton City Council Phil Parsons, CEO, Southampton Football Club Claire Whitaker CBE, CEO, Southampton Forward James Murray, Head of Social at AlphaReal William Wollerton, Senior Sustainability Manager, Phoenix Group and our very own Kieron Boyle and Bella Landymore …and more to be announced! Why Southampton? Southampton is a key location for our place-based impact investing initiatives, supported by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. Why Attend? - Connect national strategies with local opportunities - Forge valuable connections - Contribute to shaping the future of place-based impact investin - Discover opportunities to partner with Southampton in realising its ambitious vision Don’t miss out—secure your space now: https://lnkd.in/ew9nWUDc If you can’t make it, feel free to share this invite with a colleague. We hope to see you there! #impactinvesting #inclusivegrowth #sustainableeconomy #Southampton #placebasedinvesting #socialImpact

Join us for our upcoming event, "The Future of Investing: Impact at Scale," on Monday, 16 September, from 09:00 to 11:30 BST. Dive deep into the findings of our latest research on the size of the UK impact investing market, revealing significant growth and increased sophistication of the market. This opens up exciting opportunities for investors, businesses, and policymakers to work in partnership to harness the power of private capital to deliver benefits for people and the planet.  What to expect: ✅ Insights on the real-world impact of investments and how to scale with integrity. ✅ Discussions on leveraging private capital to address climate change and social issues. ✅ Expert opinions from senior leaders on how capital markets can drive innovation and build a fairer, greener future. Confirmed Speakers Include: Dame Elizabeth Corley, Chair of the Board, Impact Investing Institute, Kieron Boyle, Chief Executive, Impact Investing Institute, Sally Bridgeland FIA FRSA BSc ARCS, Deputy Chair at Brunel Pension Partnership Limited, David Blood, Senior Partner at Generation Investment Management, Henry Kippin, Chief Executive Officer at The North East Combined Authority, Minal Patel, Partner at Schroders Greencoat LLP, Michele Giddens, Partner & co-founder at Bridges Fund Management Ltd., Danielle Walker-Palmour, Director at Friends Provident Foundation, Alex Seddon, Head of Impact and Private Equity at M&G Investments, Veronica Humble, Chief Investment Officer at NatWest Cushon and more industry leaders! You can join the conversation and gain valuable insights via our livestream, which is open to all, so feel free to share the link with your network! Register here: https://lnkd.in/e-VzVpdi #impactinvesting #research #launch

Do you want to learn more about impact investing, but don't know where to start? Have a look at our #LearningHub, named by Forbes as a go-to resource for impact investing and designed with the help of experts in the field. The Hub offers more than 10 different modules covering knowledge, skills, impact investing in practice, and impact investing approaches - like place-based impact investing and impact investing in the main endowment. The Hub aims to empower individuals and organisations to understand, engage, and drive positive change through investments. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting started, this hub is for you. If you have any comments on how we could improve this resource do let us know please. Access the Learning Hub here: https://lnkd.in/e7J6GDD3 #impactinvesting #learning #knowledgesharing