Navigating the New Landscape: Changes to the UK Social Value Model
The UK Social Value Model has undergone significant changes, reflecting a growing emphasis on social sustainability and community impact. These changes are not just bureaucratic adjustments; they represent a fundamental shift in how public procurement approaches, aiming to embed social value at the heart of decision-making processes. One of the key updates is the introduction […]
GIST Impact announces Prem Kumar as Vice President of Research and Innovation
We’re thrilled to announce that Prem Kumar has joined GIST Impact as our Vice President of Research and Innovation, where he’ll be leading our Research and Innovation Lab. Prem brings with him an impressive 18 years of experience spanning economic research, climate economics, and government advisory across India, Europe, and Central Asia. His professional background […]
How does Norges Bank Investment Management conduct Climate and Biodiversity Reporting?
Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) is setting a new standard for climate, nature, and biodiversity reporting, showing how investors can better assess and manage environmental risks. Using GIST Impact’s data, NBIM has provided key insights into how their portfolio interacts with critical environmental factors, including: For years, scientists have emphasised that climate and nature are […]
Bruno Roche joins Advisory Board of GIST Impact
Bruno Roche joins GIST Impact’s Advisory Board with a distinguished career in the impact economy and management innovation. Renowned for founding the Economics of Mutuality, Bruno has transformed the way value is created and shared across stakeholders. As former Chief Economist at Mars Incorporated, he spearheaded the Economics of Mutuality for 15 years, collaborating with […]
The Future of Social Impact: 5 Trends to Watch in 2025
As we progress through 2025, the social impact landscape continues to evolve, influenced by technological advancements, shifting workforce dynamics and changing social norms. Here are five key trends businesses should monitor closely: 1. Tech for good: Big data and AI to measure social impactAI is revolutionising how society addresses challenges, from enhancing accessibility to optimising […]
André Hoffmann: GIST Impact Board Chair Announcement
Appointment We are delighted to announce the appointment of André Hoffmann as the new Board Chair of GIST Impact. A visionary leader and advocate of impact measurement, who has long-championed redefining success in business – moving beyond profit maximisation to align business practices with the overall wellbeing of nature and society. As Vice Chairman […]
Navigating 2025
Written by Pavan Sukhdev As the world grapples with the consequences of accelerating climate breakdown on the one hand and ascending far-right politics on the other, the year 2025 will test our resolve, vision and capacity to lead. We shall face critical inflection points in the worlds of ESG, sustainable investment and corporate sustainability, and […]
Webinar: Unlocking Business Value Through Sustainability & CSRD Readiness
The launch of the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and associated legislation brings with it a substantial increase in sustainability reporting obligations for businesses. This requires a significant resource investment, and many businesses are rightly asking: how can we use this exercise to add value to our business? Join us in this webinar […]
GIST Impact has been recognised by Finance for Biodiversity in their recent ‘Biodiversity Measurement Approaches’ report
Aimed at financial institutions, the report is an authoritative guide to the different methodologies and tools available to measure impacts and dependencies on nature and biodiversity. On pages 61-69, readers will find comprehensive information on our climate, nature and biodiversity solutions – including: All data is science-backed, location-specific and calculated all the way from asset […]
The Ørsted podcast series – Episode 2 – Working in harmony with communities & nature
Dive into the cutting-edge conversations shaping the energy sector in Gigawaters: Season 3, the Energy Voice podcast in collaboration with Ørsted. Hosted by renewables reporter Michael Behr, this season unpacks innovation, decarbonization, biodiversity, and community impacts. In Episode 2, Adele Tharani, Ørsted’s Global Commercial Sustainability Manager, and Pavan Sukhdev, renowned environmental economist and founder-CEO of […]
