K for Key performance indicators – A-Z of impact investing

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... Key performance indicators (KPIs) – to measure social and environmental impact, investors should set clear KPIs and targets.

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A for Additionality
B for Blended finance 
C for Concessionary 
D for Double materiality 
E for ESG
F for Fiduciary duty
G
 for Green bonds
H for Hydrogen
I for Intentionality
J for Just transition
L for Low carbon 
M for Measurement
N for Natural capital
O for Outcomes 
P for Paris Agreement
Q for Qualitative Impact Assessment Protocol
R for Responsible investment
S for Sustainable development goals
T for Triple bottom line
U for Underserved communities
V for Vocational training (coming soon)
W for Water access
X for Xeriscaping
Y for Youth empowerment 
Z for Zero-waste strategy