Impact of an Enterprise Template 1.3 is a practical resource designed to help organisations standardise the measurement and reporting of impact performance. Developed as part of the Impact Management Project (IMP) framework, this template provides a structured approach for enterprises and fund managers to document their social and environmental outcomes. It is particularly relevant for finance professionals seeking to align their portfolio reporting with globally recognised impact management norms.

Organisation behind the tool

The tool is maintained and published by Impact Frontiers. It builds upon the foundational work of the Impact Management Project (IMP), a forum that reached global consensus on how to measure, assess, and report impact.

What the tool does

The tool provides a structured Excel-based framework that allows users to:

• Classify impacts according to the five dimensions: What, Who, How Much, Contribution, and Risk.
• Summarise an enterprise’s impact thesis and management processes.
• Document governance structures and impact performance metrics.
• Categorise investments using the ABC classification system (Act to avoid harm, Benefit stakeholders, Contribute to solutions).

Target audience

The primary users include general partners (GPs), impact practitioners, sustainability officers, and enterprises seeking to report their impact performance to investors in a consistent format.

Relevance to finance professionals

Finance professionals can apply this template in several areas:

• Risk assessment – identifying and documenting impact risks that may have financial or reputational consequences.
• ESG analysis – standardising the collection of environmental and social data across a diverse portfolio.
• Investment context – facilitating more transparent communication between fund managers and asset owners regarding the impact value created by specific investments.
• Reporting – streamlining the preparation of impact reports for limited partners (LPs) and other stakeholders.