Unlike traditional investing, where returns are often the sole objective, impact investing also considers the contribution of an investment to themes such as climate, biodiversity, health, or social equality.

An important characteristic of impact investing is intentionality: you consciously choose investments that contribute to solutions for societal challenges. In addition, measurability plays a role, with investors trying to gain insight into the actual impact of their investment.

Impact investing can take place across all asset classes, from publicly listed stocks and bonds to private equity, venture capital, and direct investments in companies. The spectrum ranges from investments that primarily aim to minimize harm (ESG) to investments that actively contribute to positive change (impact-first).

For many investors, impact investing is not a separate category, but a way of thinking: how can my entire wealth contribute to the world I want to see?

Within PYM, it is not about giving advice, but about sharing experiences. By learning from each other, investors gain better insight into how they can shape their own impact strategy.

So much is written about impact investing that it can sometimes be hard to see the forest for the trees. Here you will find a small, curated collection of resources to help you get started.