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 Thought Piece The EU-UK leaders’ summit and financial services Jun 2025 - Nick Collier takes a closer look at the outcomes of the first formal UK-EU summit since Brexit and what to expect next. The EU-UK leaders’ summit and financial services News Mansion House Accord May 2025 - The Mansion House Accord aims at securing better financial outcomes for DC savers through the higher potential net returns available in private markets. Mansion House Accord Research Report The UK | a top destination for financial and professional services investment May 2025 - The UK continues to be Europe's most popular destination for foreign direct investment in financial and professional services The UK | a top destination for financial and professional services investment Research Report London RMB Business annual Report May 2025 - The London RMB Business annual Report serves to contribute to the understanding of the London offshore RMB market. London RMB Business annual Report