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.