What is Impact Alpha
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What is Impact Alpha?
🔺 Impact Alpha refers to the financial advantage gained by companies and investors who proactively address ESG risks and opportunities. It recognizes that sustainability-driven businesses can outperform competitors by reducing regulatory risks, improving brand reputation, and accessing new markets.
🔺 Why It Matters: Companies that integrate sustainability into their core strategy are increasingly attracting more investment capital, lower financing costs, and stronger long-term growth. Investors now seek Impact Alpha—not just financial returns, but also measurable ESG benefits that create long-term value.
🔺 Example: A renewable energy company attracts lower-cost capital due to investor confidence in the clean energy transition. Meanwhile, a company with strong diversity and governance policies may achieve higher employee retention and productivity, translating into better financial performance.
🔺 Did You Know?: According to the The Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN), impact investments have surpassed $1.5 trillion globally in 2024, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 21% since 2019, with investors increasingly prioritizing ESG-positive businesses for long-term growth.
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