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Global Impact Initiative

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Company Research Report: Global Impact Initiative



Company Overview


Name:


Global Impact Initiative (GII)

Mission of the Company:


To balance purpose with performance by creating impact investments that seek both a positive financial return and a positive social impact. The mission is to help mainstream Impact Investing globally through specialised consulting, investment funds, and education.

When was the Company Founded and by Whom:


2015, by Giles Gunesekera

Key People in the Company:


  • Founder and CEO: Giles Gunesekera

  • Advisory Board Members:

  • Dr. Archana Hingorani

  • Ms. Claire Mallinson

  • Prof. Amin Rajan

  • Dr. Valerie Haugen

  • Mr. Damien Frawley


Where is the Company Headquartered:


Level 30, Australia Square, 264 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Number of Employees:


No information is available.

Revenue of the Company:


No information is available.

What is the Company Known For:


Global Impact Initiative is known for its commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) through impact investments. GII was recognized as a UN Global Compact LEAD company from 2019 to 2021.

Products


What Products Do They Offer:


1. Women & Girls Fund
2. Other Tailored Funds

High-Level Description of the Product:


1. Women & Girls Fund: The world's first impact investing strategy focusing on women and girls, offering financial returns while promoting gender equality.
2. Other Tailored Funds: Investment solutions mapped to UN SDGs, avoiding sector exposure to alcohol, gaming, tobacco, weapons, fossil fuels, or adult entertainment companies.

Key Features of Each of the Products:


1. Women & Girls Fund:
  • Promotes gender equality through policy and action.

  • Invests in companies promoting gender equality.

  • Provides grants supporting enterprises in health, nutrition, and education for women and girls.

  • Monitored and mapped to the UN SDGs, specifically focusing on indicators like infant mortality, number of girls educated, and workforce gender equality.


2. Other Tailored Funds:
  • Seeks positive financial return and positive social impact.

  • Invests in sectors like renewable energy, health and wellbeing, and creative industries.

  • Engages communities for broader social impact.


Recent Developments


Recent Developments in the Company:


1. January 26, 2023: Giles Gunesekera awarded the Order of Australia Medal for community service.
2. December 14, 2022: Giles Gunesekera awarded the "Outstanding Achievement Award" for services to impact investing.
3. October 4, 2022: Giles Gunesekera delivered the Graduation Address at Monash University.

New Products Launched:


1. Women & Girls Fund: The world's first actively managed impact fund focusing on Women and Girls.

New Features Added to Existing Products:


No information is available.

Any New Partnerships:


  • UN Global Compact: Participated in Action Platforms on Financial Innovation for the SDGs and Climate & Health.

  • Collaborations with entities like sovereign wealth funds, central banks, insurance companies, and other major financial organizations to design bespoke investment solutions aligned with the UN SDGs.





Contact Information:
  • Phone: +61 (0)458 683 629

  • Email: giles@globalimpactinitiative.com.au

  • Address: Level 30, Australia Square, 264 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia


Note: This report focuses solely on available data. Fields with "No information is available" indicate absence of specific details in the sourced data.