Overview
Impaakt is an online platform focused on crowdsourced analysis of companies’ environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. It aims to provide transparent, structured impact assessments that complement traditional financial analysis. Finance professionals may find it relevant as an alternative source of qualitative ESG insight to support investment and stewardship decisions.
Organisation behind the tool
The tool is developed and maintained by Impaakt, a private organisation specialising in collaborative impact research. The platform operates independently and is built around contributions from a global community of analysts, investors, and subject-matter experts.
What the tool does
Impaakt enables users to assess and compare corporate impact performance through structured, crowdsourced inputs.
Key functions include:
- Company-level impact assessments covering environmental, social, and governance topics.
- Qualitative scoring and written analysis based on predefined criteria.
- Visibility into reasoning behind assessments rather than only numerical scores.
- Comparison of companies across sectors using consistent impact frameworks.
- Access to community-driven insights that can be reviewed alongside traditional data sources.
- The platform focuses on interpretative analysis rather than raw datasets or financial modelling tools.
Target audience
The primary audience includes:
- Investment professionals and analysts.
- ESG and sustainability specialists.
Secondary audiences may include:
- Researchers and students.
- Impact-focused organisations and informed members of the public.
Relevance to finance professionals
For finance practitioners, Impaakt can support several analytical use cases:
Risk assessment
- Identification of potential ESG-related risks that may affect long-term company performance.
- Qualitative insight into reputational, regulatory, or social exposure.
ESG analysis
- Supplementary input for ESG due diligence and company assessments.
- Contextual information useful for internal reviews or reporting narratives.
Investment context
- Broader understanding of non-financial factors influencing long-term value creation.
- Input for impact investing or responsible investment strategies.
Stewardship and engagement
- Background material to inform shareholder engagement and voting decisions.
- The tool is best used as a complementary resource alongside quantitative financial and ESG data rather than as a standalone decision-making system.
