Australian Impact Investments (Aii) is a specialist asset consulting firm established in 2014, focusing exclusively on mobilising capital to generate positive social and environmental impacts alongside financial returns. Founded by Ethinvest, Australia’s oldest ethical investment advisory firm, Aii collaborates with a diverse clientele, including charitable trusts, foundations, family offices, wealth advisors, and institutions. The firm’s mission is to transform the paradigm of wealth creation, demonstrating that capital can be allocated to foster a better society and a healthy planet.
Aii offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to support clients at any stage of their impact investment journey. These services encompass education on impact investing concepts, development of bespoke impact strategies, rigorous investment analysis, and ongoing portfolio management. The firm employs a proprietary Impact Spectrum to classify investments, ensuring alignment with clients’ values and impact objectives. This spectrum ranges from investments that may harm people and the planet to those that intentionally generate positive, measurable outcomes.
In relation to sustainable finance, Aii plays a pivotal role by guiding capital towards investments that address pressing social and environmental challenges. The firm actively contributes to the development of the impact investment sector through participation in advisory groups and committees, including the Responsible Investment Association Australasia’s Impact Investment Forum and the Australian Sustainable Finance Initiative. Aii’s team brings over a century of combined experience in impact and responsible investment, values-based portfolio construction, wealth advisory, and investment banking.
Aii’s commitment to transparency and thought leadership is evident through its annual Impact Reports, which detail the financial and impact performance of client investments. These reports provide insights into various sectors, such as renewable energy, social infrastructure, and sustainable agriculture, showcasing the firm’s dedication to responsible investing. By offering tailored strategies and in-depth analysis, Australian Impact Investments empowers clients to align their portfolios with their values, contributing to a more sustainable and equitable future.
