The National Transport University Bulletin

Abstract

The article examines the essence and features of impact investing, shows its positive and negative factors and possible risks in the investment process. The object of research is the factors that influence the formation and use of impact investing. Purpose of the study – to study the features of impact investing for its future development. The research method is analytical. In modern conditions, business entities are interested not only in their own financial gain but also in solving social and environmental problems, which indicates the awareness of the population of the need to preserve the environment, improve public life, etc. Impact investing is aimed at developing the economy and solving social and environmental problems. Impact investing is investing in companies, organizations, and funds with the intention of creating a measurable social and/or environmental impact along with financial returns. The study shows that impact investing is becoming increasingly popular as an investment approach aimed at generating profit, positive social and/or environmental impact. The United States, Canada, Northern and Western Europe remain the leaders in impact investing. At the same time, there is a growing interest of impact investors in Latin America and the Caribbean

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