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Impact Investing: An Investment Approach That Changes the World

The reason social economy enterprises must prioritize both social value and profitability is that this ensures the sustainability of the business. Only sustainable enterprises can achieve long-term impact and realize the goals they initially set.   Moreover, stable social economy enterprises are better positioned to attract impact investment . Impact investment deserves attention because it influences both the growth and expansion of a business.   What is Impact Investing?   Impact investing is different from simply pursuing financial returns or making donations. It involves investing in businesses or organizations that address social issues — such as the environment, poverty, education, and human rights — through business solutions, while simultaneously generating social/environmental value and financial returns. Impact investing has been formally introduced in Korea for over ten years.   Investment targets include social economy enterprises, non-pr...