The Global Steering Group for Impact Investment has rebranded to GSG Impact, with the aim to reflect the full scope of the organisation’s work.
Founded in 2015 as the successor to the Social Impact Investment Taskforce established under the UK’s 2013 presidency of the G8, the organisation’s mission is to mobilise capital on a global scale for the benefit of both people and the planet.
While it will continue its work on impact investing, GSG Impact said it has also been leading efforts to effect a wider transformation of global financial systems, so every investment, business and government spending decision takes into account impact, as well as risk and return. This incorporates a strong emphasis on advancing impact transparency, including through the creation of harmonised standards.
Alasdair Maclay (pictured), chief strategy officer at GSG Impact, said: “Since our creation over a decade ago, we have seen the nascent concept of impact investing become widely accepted as a critical driver of progress on entrenched social and environmental challenges. We are now in a new era, both for the sector and organisation, as we continue to mainstream these advances and put impact at the heart of every decision.”
Alongside its rebrand, GSG Impact has launched a new website, showcasing its new vision, mission and community of National Partners, collectively known as the GSG Impact Partnership.
