Steven Serneels

Board Director, Impact Finance Belgium
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Investing with Positive Impact for People and Planet: still relevant in today’s geopolitical and economic context?

Impact investing emerged as a third pillar alongside return and risk, aiming to generate financial profits while creating positive social and environmental outcomes. Initially driven by philanthropy, impact investing has evolved into a sustainable business model, attracting mainstream investors. Two main strategies exist: focusing on minimizing harm (cfr. responsible investing) and actively driving positive impact (cfr. sustainable and impact investing).