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Social impact, rights & just transition · Core

Impact indicator

Also called: social-impact metric

ELI5

A measure used to assess longer-term change.

Used in conversation

“State the boundary and evidence behind impact indicator before publishing the claim.”

Pitch context

You will see “Impact indicator” in sustainability reports, impact decks, climate plans and assurance materials when the discussion reaches social impact, rights & just transition.

Why it matters: In social impact, rights & just transition, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

Connected terms

  • Impact metricThe search label “Impact indicator” can route to both entries.
Sources & evidence · 5

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.