Global Definitions Database

Impact investments are investments made with the intention to generate positive, measurable social and/or environmental impact alongside a financial return. Additionality and intentionality are key factors of impact investing. For Real Estate, social impact for example, might occur through developing or providing affordable housing, social housing , healthcare or education units when there is a lack thereof or using one of the SDGs as an impact theme. Furthermore, environmental impact can for example, be achieved by improvement in energy efficiency as a result of sustainable building investments.