Social investment

Social investment

Social investment is the practice of making voluntary financial and non-financial contributions that demonstrably help local communities and broader societies to address their development priorities. Leaders of corporations and grant-making in­stitutions increasingly recognize the importance of responsible social investment, ensuring not only the optimal impact of their contributions, but also their alignment with broader societal goals. (Taken from the UN Global Compact Principles for Social Investment, www.unglobalcompact.org)