Impact Europe

See impact from every angle: Impact Measurement & Management 360° gives you a full-circle view of impact measurement! Join us online & in Brussels for expert insights, real-world case studies & practical tools to take your impact to the next level. But hurry, registration closes on 7 March: https://lnkd.in/eAB-K5fw with Leslie Kapin (Impact Valuation Hub, Astanor), Matt Ripley (Impact Frontiers), Charlotte Österman (Social Value International), Alessia Gianoncelli & Isabelle Schiltz

We’re back for round two of LP Office Hours — your chance to connect directly with leading Limited Partners (LPs) in an intimate, member-only setting. This time, we’re joined by Christian Polman from Polman’s family office for an open conversation on their investment approach, impact priorities, and what they look for in fund managers. Be part of the discussion on 18 March: https://lnkd.in/dYTKH6ru This event is only for Impact Europe members. If you're not a member yet, join now: https://lnkd.in/eMMebZfB Ines Mertens de Wilmars Anamaria Bacsin Artemis Arampatzi

Impact isn’t just for sustainability teams or annual reports—it’s for supply chains, HR, procurement, marketing & beyond. We’ve teamed up with Ashoka Changemaker Companies to bring corporate leaders together for a learning journey packed with connections, insights, coaching & practical strategies. If you’d like a first glimpse, join our free webinar on 18 March, where Philips & Kersia will share their experiences with Impact Ambassador cohorts:  https://lnkd.in/e_sMDx3U Olivier Fruchaud Sophie Faujour Ashoka

Sustainability reporting in the EU is about to change. The Omnibus Simplification Package promises to ease reporting obligations — but is it smart reform or a step toward deregulation? Some see necessary streamlining, others see risk. Time to rethink the balance! Read what our Director of Policy and Advocacy, Jana Bour, has to say: https://lnkd.in/dzQepfDw Stéphanie Brenda Smialowski Filipa Lança de Morais Benjamin DeVries

Last week week, I presented to the new cohort of entrepreneurs of Impact Deal something that fascinates me since I started at Impact Europe 10+ years ago: impact measurement. ✍ Below 4 insights from my intervention and, if you would like to learn more about IMM, registrations are open for our #Impact #Measurement and #Management 360° #learning #journey dedicated to impact capital providers – a mix of self-paced, online sessions with experts from Social Value International, Impact Frontiers, Impact Valuation Hub, and 2 in-person days in #Brussels in May, including peer-to-peer moments, practical workshops and a site visit. 🤓Check: https://shorturl.at/F6k9D 1️⃣ [LEARNING] It is important to go beyond the mere measurement of impact. What is crucial for organisations, whether they are investors or enterprises and start-ups, is the management part of all the discussion around impact data. Data should be used to understand what works and what should be improved, to lead to better informed decision-making. All those practices lacking a learning component are just bare reporting and marketing. 2️⃣[TRAINING] Most of the time organisations, whether they are investors or enterprises and start-ups, need support to implement or refine their IMM systems..and there is nothing wrong in asking for help😉 There are specialised consultancies that can support in the journey and some useful training delivered by incubators and accelerators and by impact networks [such as our IMM 360° dedicated to capital providers!] Having a third party to guide you and provide with an external view, but also – why not – to challenge your model, always improves the way of looking at your own strategy. 3️⃣ [STANDARDISATION] When it comes to impact indicators, tailored-made solutions can be more effective, especially to fully grasp your impact thesis and intention. However, the lack of standardisation in the field is hindering not just benchmarking, which can lead to constant improvement, but also the ability to answer the question: what is the impact of the overall ecosystem. This answer could undoubtedly increase the legitimacy of the sector itself, which can consequently play a role in mobilising additional resources, especially in the challenging current political context.   4️⃣ [MONETISATION] There are lots of biases against monetisation (mine included!), but giving an economic value to impact, it is a step forward when it comes to outcome-based finance, which has the potential to be a game changer, leveraging both public and private resources. The transformative power of such a partnership can only be unleashed giving a “price” to outcomes, which the public sector can relate to when public interventions can generate great impact and have the potential to be scaled. Matt Ripley Charlotte Österman Leslie Kapin Isabelle Schiltz, Anamaria Bacsin Peter Cafferkey Ines Mertens de Wilmars Sophie Faujour Christian Racca Lara Auguin TOP-IX Consortium Stefania Coni

Employees at Aregak Bakery in Armenia are ready to serve customers. The social enterprise was set up with support from the European Commission & Impact Hub Yerevan as part of our #MarketBuilding work in Eastern Europe, and was recently featured in a video report by Euronews - highly recommended viewing for all: https://lnkd.in/eBTF_H52 #Collaborate4Impact #EU EU Neighborhood & Enlargement Tom Dinneweth Sona Dilanyan 🕊️✌️Ewa Konczal VIA Fund Stefano Guardati Nazareth Seferian Andreja Rosandić

See impact from every angle: From the big picture to the fine details — IMM 360° gives you the full perspective on impact measurement and management. Join our 10-week learning journey online and in Brussels to sharpen your approach, connect with peers & drive real change: https://lnkd.in/eAB-K5fw Anne Nayral de Puybusque Trafigura Foundation Leslie Kapin Impact Valuation Hub Astanor Matt Ripley Impact Frontiers Charlotte Österman Social Value International Alessia Gianoncelli Isabelle Schiltz

We often talk about our #MarketBuilding work in Eastern Europe and the MENA-region. But really, what does it mean to 'build a market?' Sign up now & stay on top of the pioneering EU-funded work we do in setting up small impact funds and building an ecosystem for impact investing in Eastern Europe and the MENA region (and more coming, soon!): https://lnkd.in/g-XkxCsJ Check out all the stories: >(Re)Build Palestine: https://lnkd.in/ekF-mhK4 >A Year in Review in Moldova and Armenia: https://lnkd.in/edi_N7bq >Watch: The inclusive café baking brilliance in Armenia: https://lnkd.in/eTZhHGBB #ImpactTogether #Collaborate4Impact #EU 🕊️✌️Ewa Konczal Tom Dinneweth Entissar El Mokhtar Sara Seganti Sona Dilanyan Andreja Rosandić Nazareth Seferian Martijn Blom European Commission EU Neighborhood & Enlargement Stefano Guardati Mathilde Prilleux

(Re)Build Palestine: With the new year bringing elements of both hope (in the form of a fragile ceasefire) and uncertainty to the region, we wanted to check in with BuildPalestine, our partner in the EU-funded #ImpactTogether project, to see how their perspectives are evolving and what opportunities they see for the impact investing space in their region: https://lnkd.in/ekF-mhK4 #MarketBuilding 🕊️✌️Ewa Konczal Tom Dinneweth Entissar El Mokhtar Mathilde Prilleux European Commission EU Neighborhood & Enlargement

Our first Policy Hub of 2025 is here, and we’re tackling: >The EU’s long-term budget — what it means for impact investing >SFDR Revision — the latest updates you need to know Your voice matters — join the discussion on 27 March & help shape the future: https://lnkd.in/eBtzC6FK This event is for Impact Europe members only. If you're not already a member, join now: https://lnkd.in/eMMebZfB Jana Bour Stéphanie Brenda Smialowski Filipa Lança de Morais