Ann-Marie Griffith

The Impact Investing Continuum: Alternatives for Engagement

Christopher Lee, David Bohigian, John Buley, Ann-Marie Griffith, Jim Sorenson, John Streur

Impact investing has matured into a $24 trillion global sector characterized by the shift from philanthropy to disciplined, data-driven strategies that integrate environmental and social goals into mainstream financial portfolios. Leading institutions like Calvert and APG demonstrate the viability of this approach through rigorous shareholder engagement and pension fund integration, while government bodies utilize blended finance tools such as the BUILD Act to catalyze private capital in emerging markets. Driven by a demographic shift toward millennial and female investors who prioritize purpose alongside profit, the industry is now focused on overcoming infrastructure gaps by establishing standardized impact metrics and legal frameworks to ensure scalability and transparency.