GIIN: The Global Impact Investing Network | Community Health

The Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the scale and effectiveness of impact investing. Founded in 2009 by organizations such as the Rockefeller Foundation, the GIIN has grown to include over 350 members, including investors, fund managers, and other industry stakeholders. With a focus on addressing pressing social and environmental issues, the GIIN provides research, training, and networking opportunities to its members. The organization has played a key role in shaping the impact investing industry, with a reported $1.3 trillion in impact investing assets under management as of 2022. However, critics argue that the GIIN's definition of impact investing is too broad, allowing for 'impact washing' and undermining the credibility of the industry. As the impact investing space continues to evolve, the GIIN will need to balance its mission to increase the scale of impact investing with the need for greater transparency and accountability. With its influence extending to over 50 countries, the GIIN's efforts will be crucial in shaping the future of sustainable investing.