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ESG, sustainability & impact foundations · Working

Social finance

Also called: impact finance

ELI5

Financing directed toward social outcomes or needs.

Used in conversation

“State the boundary and evidence behind social finance before publishing the claim.”

Pitch context

You will see “Social finance” in sustainability reports, impact decks, climate plans and assurance materials when the discussion reaches esg, sustainability & impact foundations.

Why it matters: In esg, sustainability & impact foundations, the reporting boundary, method, period and evidence can materially change the claim.

Caution

State the reporting boundary, method, period and evidence; standards, regulation and assurance requirements vary.

Sources & evidence · 4

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.