NEW: In our fifth edition of Making the Mark—Making the Mark V—we dive deep into the "how" of impact investing. Inside, you'll find: ▷ Data and insights from 111 verifications for clients managing $234 billion in combined impact assets ▶ The 2024 Practice Leaderboard, welcoming four new investors with best-in- class impact management systems and practices ▷ A new series of analyses on unique market segments (i.e.; investor types and asset classes), focusing on their adoption of key impact practices ▶ A preview of a new benchmarking service from BlueMark called the Fund ID, currently in its pilot phase, designed to address the growing demand for evaluating fund-level impact performance We hope these data and insights not only advance a greater understanding of market expectations for investors, but also offer a way for our community to assess whether these expectations are being met. While we know many impact investors are just getting started, we see signals of an industry that is rapidly maturing. Please enjoy Making the Mark V, available for download here: https://lnkd.in/gyfWVpGB
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BlueMark is the leading provider of independent impact verification and intelligence for the sustainable and impact investing market. With decades of experience in the impact investing industry, the BlueMark team brings unrivaled knowledge and capabilities in providing a range of specialized impact assessment services. An independent assessment from BlueMark is designed to support investors in their impact investing journeys — whether helping asset managers to understand their degree of alignment to industry standards and financial regulations, or enabling asset allocators to optimize their engagement with portfolio companies and managers. BlueMark offers diagnostic and verification services that are structured around two key pillars of accountability for impact performance – impact management (IM) practice and impact reporting. BlueMark’s verification methodology is grounded in knowledge of evolving industry standards, market frameworks, and regulatory requirements. We view every verification engagement as an opportunity to enable our clients to benchmark themselves against peers and market practices, and to identify strengths and areas for improvement. BlueMark also regularly publishes research featuring data and insights on industry best practices as part of our mission to "strengthen trust in sustainable and impact investing" and ensure the market scales with integrity.
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At BlueMark, we verify what matters. But, matters to whom? Our clients. All of our offerings are developed based on customer feedback and insights, developed to address specific needs and challenges faced by those who are committed to creating and implementing credible impact investing strategies. If you’re wondering which BlueMark service is right for your firm, or if you've ever asked yourself, "What exactly are those BlueMark seals about?," you can swipe to explore the things we talk to clients about all day, every day. You can also visit our website which includes insights from 200+ completed verifications: https://lnkd.in/dx5WZBGW
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📊 Peer benchmarking can serve as a powerful research and learning tool for investors looking to improve their impact management practices and processes. In the data sample below, we compare the relative adoption of key impact practices across investor type, asset class, and target geography. 🔎 But what is the benefit of these bespoke, segment-driven benchmarking exercises? For one, they provide a means for investors to develop a clear understanding of their market position, allowing them to craft compelling and context-rich narratives that resonate with their most important stakeholders. These custom data cuts can be tailored to different market segments and peer groups, including those outlined below, as well as target financial return, investment strategy, and impact themes. What other data cuts would be most valuable to you or your team? Comment below!
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BlueMark's Tristan Hackett recently spoke with David Bank at ImpactAlpha to discuss whether fund managers are prepared to set and meet impact performance targets. The conversation highlighted findings from BlueMark's Making the Mark report, which revealed that only 42% of clients require impact performance targets as a condition for their investments. Tristan noted that while there are valid reasons this practice isn't yet widespread in impact investing, there are also some questionable ones. Read on to uncover the reasons behind these trends, key steps fund managers can take to improve target-setting, and how BlueMark is piloting solutions to ensure fund managers stay on track and deliver on their promises. https://lnkd.in/gqskjQMs
Are fund managers ready to set targets to hold themselves accountable for impact? (Q&A)
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BlueMark is thrilled to announce a significant milestone this week—surpassing 200 client verifications, representing investors overseeing a combined $324 billion in impact AUM. Scaling impact will require increased capital allocation into strategies that aim to generate positive social and environmental results. With 200+ verifications behind us, BlueMark is proud to contribute to this evolution by strengthening trust in the sustainable and impact investing markets. We extend our deepest gratitude to our partners and clients for their unwavering support. Onward and upward! #impactinvesting #sustainablefinance
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Our last Favorite Finding comes from Aparna R., one of BlueMark's Associates working across the firm to address clients' impact data and verification needs. When asked what she was most eager to see coming out of Making the Mark, she spoke about the improvements noted in soliciting end-stakeholder feedback, noting, "It's often difficult to know how impact is being experienced by beneficiaries unless we actively seek out their perspectives." To learn more, flip through Aparna's reflections below and be sure to download Making the Mark V: https://lnkd.in/gyfWVpGB
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BlueMark has partnered with the Intentional Endowments Network to develop a first-of-its kind tool that enables #endowments and #foundations to compare their sustainable and impact investing approaches to peer institutions and earn recognition for their commitment to strong practices. To learn more, explore the recent coverage of the Endowment Impact Benchmark in Pensions & Investments: https://bit.ly/3SwM3KY IEN is seeking 15 endowments to participate in a second pilot program, and is accepting applications through the end of September. Interested in participating? Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gzQptVmn #impactinvesting #sustainablefinance
Intentional Endowments Network develops benchmark for institutions to measure impact
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Congratulations to BlueMark’s many exceptional clients who landed on the latest edition of New Private Markets' Impact 50, a list of the largest private markets firms across all asset classes who manage strategies seeking intentional positive impact alongside financial returns. 🌍 Hats off to Actis, Apollo Global Management, Inc., BlueOrchard Finance Ltd, Brookfield Asset Management, Capricorn Investment Group, Development Partners International (DPI), Enterprise Community Partners, EQT Group, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, KKR, LeapFrog Investments, Lightrock, Nuveen, a TIAA company, Partners Group, Summa Equity, Trill Impact, Vision Ridge Partners, LLC, and The Vistria Group. We’re applauding your impact investing achievements and are especially proud to see that 36% of the Impact 50 list has been BlueMark verified. Read the full Impact 50 list here: https://bit.ly/3YpddaC #impactinvesting #sustainablefinance
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🌏 Earlier this year, BlueMark engaged with Singapore-based Tsao Family Office Pte. Ltd. to assess their impact strategy against industry benchmarks and standards. Family offices in Asia Pacific (APAC) are booming, with a significant generational wealth transfer on the horizon. This new generation, generally more interested in impact, is ready to lead. And—BlueMark is ready to help translate their goals into investment strategies that deliver on their desired social and environmental outcomes. “Our engagement with BlueMark allowed us to look critically at our current impact measurement and management processes, highlighting opportunities to bring rigour and formalisation to how we approach impact management at TFO. Family offices play a hugely critical role in scaling the impact investing market with integrity, and working with independent incisive third-party verifiers such as BlueMark helps us to do so,” said Bryan Goh, CEO of Tsao Family Office. Dive into our joint article with Tsao Family Office Pte. Ltd., featured on AVPN's blog: https://lnkd.in/ezb_i9YU #impactinvesting #sustainablefinance
Catalysing Capital Towards Impact in Asia Through Family Offices | AVPN
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Tristan Hackett is a Senior Director here at BlueMark, one of our most tenured team members, and a lead author of Making the Mark. When asked about his favorite finding from this year's publication, it was no surprise he was excited to talk about the progress he's seen since his early days at BlueMark, noting, "It has been heartening to see how our recommendations have helped clients put concrete actions and systems in place to improve their discipline and approach to impact investing." For us, this is what it’s all about. Be sure to read and download Making the Mark V, which can still be found without a paywall here: https://lnkd.in/gyfWVpGB