Posted: 18 Jul 2022 Resource Type: Research Report Download Back How can the industry help address key challenges around scaling finance for social impact? The Finance for Impact: Industry-led recommendations to advance finance for social impact report places greater emphasis on the social element of finance for impact. Given that the “E” has to date received much greater attention, the aim is to elevate the “S” alongside the “E” in ESG across Financial Services. This report, developed by KPMG – based on consultation with financial services firms - outlines an industry-led and industry-focused framework and set of recommendations focused on scaling the deployment of finance to deliver positive and measurable outcomes for both the environment and society. The recommendations of the Finance for Impact report include: Build on financial institutions' progress on environmental issues to address social impact. Develop skills and training. Set a clear strategy. Leverage the financial sector’s influence on the global economy to catalyse change. Use impact data and metrics. Be transparent on positive as well as negative impact. Improve frameworks for better impact disclosure. Support policy reform and regulatory intervention. Collaborate and engage with stakeholders and seek out partnerships. Share: Share to LinkedIn LinkedIn Share to X Share to Facebook Facebook Share to WeChat WeChat Share to WhatsApp WhatsApp Share to Email Email Download Related content News Employer Pension Pledge Jul 2025 - The Employer Pension Pledge aims to enhance the value of pensions by promoting a focus on value for money rather than just cost when selecting pension providers Employer Pension Pledge Research Report The future of financial and professional services investment in the UK Jul 2025 - A proposition for the creation of a financial services Investment Hub, a single national platform to streamline investor engagement and unlock billions in capital for growth. The future of financial and professional services investment in the UK Research Report Regulating for growth: A cultural shift for a competitive UK Jul 2025 - 10 practical recommendations to embed a pro-growth mindset: from smarter supervision and faster approvals to proportionate consumer protections and modernised frameworks. Regulating for growth: A cultural shift for a competitive UK Research Report Unlocking AI skills in financial and professional services Jun 2025 - A bold, practical proposal to address the UK’s AI skills gap in financial services. Unlocking AI skills in financial and professional services