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Counting what counts: A compass of progress for people and planet

United Nations (UN)
This report presents a new framework and a dashboard of 31 indicators proposed by the UN High-Level Expert Group to measure societal progress beyond GDP. It emphasises equitable, inclusive and sustainable well-being, offering actionable recommendations for global adoption and enhanced statistical capacity by 2027.
Research
13 May 2026

ImpactAlpha Edge

ImpactAlpha
ImpactAlpha Edge is a tool used to track capital, LPs & GPs, and allocations.
Online tool/database

The state of sustainable finance (2025-2030) global architecture, jurisdictional approaches and emerging trends

Altiorem
This report examines global sustainable finance architecture and institutional shifts from 2025 to 2030. It assesses regulatory approaches across nine major jurisdictions, highlighting the European Union as the benchmark. The analysis identifies structural trends, including transition finance scaling, nature risk integration, and the harmonisation of sustainability reporting.
Research
20 May 2026

The state of private impact investing in Canada

Institute for Sustainable Finance (ISF)
This report analyses the Canadian private impact investing market, which targets CA$17.7 billion in capital across 218 products. It examines market size, geographic distribution, and primary impact areas, noting a concentration in venture capital and highlighting the need for aggregation strategies and blended-finance models to scale investments.
Research
4 March 2026

Acceleration is not a strategy: A framework for directing AI towards public value before it's too late

Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR)
This report outlines a framework for European governments to steer artificial intelligence towards public value rather than just accelerating sector growth. It recommends implementing AI directionism by targeting high-impact uses, preparing priority sectors for adoption, curbing big tech monopolies, and ensuring the economic benefits are broadly shared.
Research
15 April 2026

Reforming investment contracts: Why policy - makers must act now — and how

International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
This policy brief highlights the urgent need to reform investor–state contracts to support sustainable development. It explores how fragmented frameworks, outdated stabilisation clauses, and tax incentives undermine national laws. The report recommends strengthening interministerial coordination, assessing existing contracts, and developing national model agreements to improve transparency and policy coherence.
Research
20 March 2026

RIAA Conference Australia 2026 - Companion Resources

Responsible investment has moved well beyond principles and pledges. Today’s challenges require practical capability and informed judgement. The RIAA Conference is a must-attend event for finance, sustainability and industry practitioners who want to focus on the key themes for responsible investment in 2026 and what implementation really looks like. Designed as an immersive, hands-on experience, the program focuses on the systems that underpin strong financial performance, and will help you understand how climate, nature, technology, governance and regulation intersect. 

These specially curated companion resources have been recommended by the conference speakers and Altiorem team.
Article
14 May 2026

Impact statement framework: Valuing, accounting and reporting societal impact

Valuing Impact
Framework for impact statements, valuing organisations’ societal effects across natural, human and social capital using eQALY. It outlines scope, data, modelling, reporting, governance and case studies to support comparable, decision-useful impact valuation.
Research
2 March 2026

Roadmap for ASEAN sustainable capital markets

ASEAN Capital Markets Forum (ACMF)
Provides a five-year strategic roadmap to develop ASEAN sustainable capital markets, outlining four priority areas: strengthening disclosures, expanding sustainable products, building capacity, and enhancing regional connectivity. It aims to mobilise private capital, improve transparency, and align markets with sustainability goals and international frameworks.
Research

ASEAN SDG Bond Toolkit

Climate Bonds Initiative
Provides practical guidance for issuing SDG bonds in ASEAN, outlining principles, processes, and frameworks aligned with green, social and sustainability bond standards. It explains SDG mapping, eligibility criteria, reporting practices, and market context to support issuers in mobilising capital for sustainable development.
Research
1 December 2021

Harnessing Climate and SDGs Synergies

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
UN resources on climate–SDG synergies examine how integrated approaches to climate action and sustainable development can deliver social, economic and environmental co-benefits. They highlight policy alignment, investment efficiency, and cross-sector strategies to support national planning, reduce costs, and address significant climate and SDG financing gaps.
Research

IFC's performance standards on environmental and social sustainability

International Finance Corporation
The IFC Performance Standards (2012) form part of the Sustainability Framework, setting requirements for clients to identify, manage, and mitigate environmental and social risks in financed projects. They comprise eight standards covering areas such as labour, resource efficiency, biodiversity, and community impacts, and are widely used as a global benchmark for responsible investment.
Research
1 January 2012

Voice of the asset owner: Survey 2025: Quantitative analysis

Morningstar
Global survey of 500+ asset owners finds rising ESG integration, stronger climate strategies, and support for standardised frameworks, alongside regional divergence, especially in the US. Geopolitical risks and regulation shape asset allocation, with some reallocating from US assets and increasing private market exposure.
Research
17 September 2025

In focus: Impact investing in Asia

Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN)
Impact investing in Asia is expanding, with $80 billion allocated and strong investor satisfaction. Returns largely meet or exceed expectations, led by private equity. Capital targets financial services, energy and healthcare, addressing a $1.5 trillion SDG gap, with growing private sector participation and regional variation.
Research
18 December 2024

Sustainability at a crossroads

Volans
Survey of 844 experts finds the sustainability agenda at an inflection point, with most calling for major revision amid low confidence in progress and rising backlash. It highlights actionable levers across policy, finance, business, and civil society to drive a low-carbon, resilient transition.
Research
17 July 2025

Investing to reconnect financial value with people, nature and the real economy: An iterative blueprint for capital markets actors, policymakers and regulators

The Predistribution Initiative
This report outlines a blueprint for reforming capital markets to better reflect human, social and natural capital. It proposes changes to fiduciary duty, financial analysis and policy frameworks to reduce systemic risks and align investment practices with long-term economic, environmental and social outcomes.
Research
20 March 2025
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