Overview

Impaakt is a Swiss-based sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) data platform established in 2018, dedicated to measuring and reporting the real impact of companies on society and the environment. It was founded to address limitations in traditional ESG ratings by emphasising stakeholder-driven impact materiality rather than solely internal policies and practices. Impaakt aims to improve investment and corporate decision-making through transparent, evidence-based sustainability insights.

Mission and focus areas

Impaakt’s mission is to help organisations achieve sustainable growth by engaging stakeholders at scale and empowering them to assess and address critical environmental and social impacts. The platform focuses on measurable impact data that goes beyond traditional ESG metrics, emphasising real outcomes and materiality. The organisation supports both investors and corporates in aligning strategies with sustainability goals, enhancing transparency, and avoiding greenwashing. Its work aligns with global sustainable finance trends by providing data that helps integrate sustainability into investment decision-making and corporate sustainability reporting.

Structure and governance

Impaakt operates as an independent company with a defined organisational structure and leadership (not detailed on the public website). It also holds B-Corp certification, reflecting commitments to social and environmental performance standards. The organisation maintains a global community of trained impact raters who contribute to its data-driven model, creating a collective intelligence framework. This community of over 55,000 raters participates in materiality assessments that power Impaakt’s impact datasets.

Programs and offerings

Impaakt provides several key offerings, including sustainability reporting tools, impact data and analytics, portfolio double materiality assessments, and tailored sustainability services. Its platform supports corporates with reporting aligned to regulatory frameworks and investors with impact-focused analytics. Central to its value proposition is a stakeholder-powered methodology that generates robust impact insights across more than 5,000 assessed companies, helping users understand and compare social and environmental effects.

Our mission

Our mission is to help organizations achieve sustainable growth with innovative software solutions that empower them to engage stakeholders on a large scale. We enable businesses to assess and address critical social and environmental impacts, enhancing transparency and accountability in their practices. By providing tools to understand stakeholder priorities and meet or exceed regulatory standards, we drive meaningful change for a better society and a healthier planet.