The G8's work on the concept
of Impact Investing clarified the term "Social Impact Investing"
which describes companies that pursue their social mission while seeking
profitability.
These companies require investor support to
grow. It was very positive that the G7 investors (following
Russia's exclusion) represented in the work group included the
specific concept of these social missions in their strategic vision.
"Impact" investing is defined as an investment that targets companies
whose objective (mission) is to solve or meet a social challenge (social and/or
environmental) while seeking a degree of financial stability.
The fact that all of the attendees approved
this definition and the recommendations associated with the governments
involved are an opportunity for investors seeking to give meaning to their
investments. The European and French legal frameworks have adapted to these new
needs (the SSE law in France and the EuSEF regulation included in the Social
Business Act in Brussels). We hope that you will support us by joining the
community of investors that supports us today.
Olivier de Guerre, chairman of PhiTrust Partenaires