Recently, a discussion was held among experts on information disclosure and corporate communication to enhance corporate value.
The content reflects our understanding of the impact and position of sustainability in our corporate management.
Published in Edge International’s corporate media
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Since its official release last December, we have been receiving feedback from investors (institutional investors and venture capitalists) and business companies (including start-ups), and have been developing more effective functions, especially from the practical viewpoint of impact management. As a major update, we are pleased to announce the release of an automated function utilizing AI, which we have been testing and developing for some time.
With this, impactlake™, which has been offered as an “impact management tool,” will be positioned as an “impact management agent” for more individualized and flexible operations, based on the concept of “eliminating the need for personalization in the formal aspects of impact management. The company’s impactlake™ will be positioned as an “impact management agent” for more individualized and flexible operations, and will play a broader role in operations for the execution of sustainability strategies.
The importance of sustainability management has become a given fact for many companies. On the other hand, many companies are still trying to integrate these efforts into their management strategies, utilize them in business and investment decision-making, and promote them as part of their corporate culture to their employees and stakeholders. In this context, we understand that the concept of impact (not a word) can function as a common language for multi-stakeholders in the creation of corporate and social value.
On the other hand, it is also true that there are still challenges in impact management from both quantitative and qualitative perspectives, and IMPACTLAKE has been providing various services to help institutional investors, business companies, and other impact generators overcome such hurdles. We will continue to expand these activities in the future. As such activities are expected to expand further in the future, IMPACTLAKE has developed this solution to enable a gradual shift from outsourcing to self-management and in-house production, and to improve company-wide understanding and awareness of impact management, by enabling those who create impact to accumulate their own know-how and information. The solution was developed to enable a gradual shift from outsourcing to in-house production and to improve company-wide understanding and awareness of impact management.
The development of the methodology is based on IMPACTLAKE’s knowledge of impact management at various stages and in various industries through various types of support, and reflects the methodology developed through collaboration* with major institutional investors and academic institutions with the aim of establishing impact management from a practical viewpoint. While further development and integration of methods in this area is expected in the future, IMPACTLAKE and impactlake™ will continue to examine the various frameworks and functions from a practical perspective.
*Refference：The Evolution of Impact Accounting and Utilization of Logic-Model in Corporate Strategy
The UPDATE adds functions such as automatic judgment and information output using AI to the existing impact management functions, especially for areas with a high degree of flexibility (e.g., initiatives and target issue areas that differ from user to user). (Additional functions will be released in due course.)
IMPACTLAKE will continue to promote the development of solutions that contribute to impact management.
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IMPACTLAKE has published joint research results, developed with the support and collaboration of leading institutional investor and the academic institution, focusing on the evolution of impact accounting and the use of logic models in business strategies on a Japanese journal, Disclosure&IR (TAKARA D＆IR Research Institute).
As businesses aim for sustainability, Impact Management—advanced ESG—is becoming more vital. Our joint research simplifies Impact Management, using Impact-Weighted Accounts to quantify impact universally. This method includes a logic model for visualizing corporate ripple effects and articulating business strategies. By adopting this integrated approach, we highlight the practical importance of Impact Management for companies and investors.
IMPACTLAKE will continue various initiatives and collaborations in the field to promote the simultaneous achievement of social value creation and sustainable growth for companies, contributing to the realization of a sustainable society.
Tentative Study on Impact Management
～Proposals for Integrated Logicmodels on Corporate Strategy～
Reona Sekino (Chief Executive Officer, IMPACTLAKE Co. Ltd.)
Toshiyuki Imamura (Head of Responsible Investment Dept. Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd.)
Yumiko Miwa (Professor, School of Commerce, Meiji University)
Published on Disclosure&IR (TAKARA D＆IR Research Institute)
URL：https://www.dirri.co.jp/pub/（Japanese）
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IMPACTLAKE’s impact management tool, impactlake™, has been in beta testing since October last year. We’re pleased to announce its official launch after working with investors (institutional and venture capitalists) and businesses, including startups, and incorporating their feedback.
As businesses and companies strive to create more value and increase their societal impact, addressing ESG issues has become a top priority. With the growing evidence of the diverse connections between ESG and corporate value, the significance of advanced ESG-focused impact management is on the rise.
On the other hand, achieving effective impact management still poses challenges in terms of both quantity and quality. IMPACTLAKE has been offering services to institutional investors, businesses, and other impact-driven entities to help them overcome these hurdles. As these activities are expected to grow, we developed this tool to allow impact generators to accumulate knowledge and information. This facilitates a gradual shift from outsourcing to self-driven approaches, promoting a company-wide understanding and awareness of impact management.
In creating this tool, we leveraged IMPACTLAKE’s experience in impact management across different stages and industries, gained through diverse support. We collaborated with the major institutional investor and the academic institution to establish a practical approach to impact management. Looking ahead, we anticipate further advancements and integrations in this field. IMPACTLAKE and impactlake™ will continue to refine frameworks and functionalities based on practical considerations.
*Reference Paper ：The Evolution of Impact Accounting and Utilization of Logic-Model in Corporate Strategy
This tool is a full-stack impact management solution primarily designed for businesses and investors. It offers the following key functionalities (For more details, please inquire):
IMPACTLAKE will continue to drive business and solution development that contributes to impact management in the future.
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IMPACTLAKE has released joint research results, developed with the support and collaboration of leading institutional investor and the academic institution, focusing on the evolution of impact accounting and the use of logic models in business strategies.
As businesses aim for sustainability, Impact Management—advanced ESG—is becoming more vital. Our joint research simplifies Impact Management, using Impact-Weighted Accounts to quantify impact universally. This method includes a logic model for visualizing corporate ripple effects and articulating business strategies. By adopting this integrated approach, we highlight the practical importance of Impact Management for companies and investors.
The research suggests practical ways for Impact Management and includes specific analyses for individual companies. The results highlight challenges like the need for broader use to enhance disclosure and reduce burdens. However, it also shows that the methodology is currently useful.
IMPACTLAKE will continue various initiatives and collaborations in the field to promote the simultaneous achievement of social value creation and sustainable growth for companies, contributing to the realization of a sustainable society.
Progress of Impact Accounting and Utilization of Logic Model in Corporate Strategy
～Proposals for new management methods for impact oriented corporate management and the realization of a sustainable society～
Reona Sekino (Chief Executive Officer, IMPACTLAKE Co. Ltd.)
Toshiyuki Imamura (Head of Responsible Investment Dept. Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd.)
Yumiko Miwa (Professor, School of Commerce, Meiji University)
Published on the Social Science Research Network (SSRN).
URL：https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4645148（English version）
※The Japanese version of this paper is scheduled to be published in a domestic journal from early to spring 2024.
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For companies, purpose-driven and sustainable management has unquestionably become a top agenda. Particularly in startups, while factors such as sustainability (ESG) considerations, including governance, are naturally taken into account, the evaluation is relatively more focused on future growth prospects. It can be said that, in a relative sense, impact (growth potential) is overwhelmingly more important than ESG (sustainability).
On the other hand, startups require intense focus on their business. Despite the importance, CEOs, even with strong dedication, may struggle to find time. Hiring individuals with impactful management skills is also tough due to cost and time constraints.
This service provides all the essential features for impact management in startups, seamlessly supporting from the early stages to full integration. It aims to contribute to achieving and sustaining effective impact management, going beyond simple consulting or tools.
We comprehensively provide the following functionalities essential for impact startups:
For detailed information and a quote for each plan, please contact us individually.
Provision of the Impact Management Tool, impactLake™, only
(In addition to the above) Comprehensive provision of functionalities required in the initial stages (Project implementation only in the first year, continued tool usage)
(In addition to the above) Comprehensive provision of a wide range of functionalities required for ongoing impact management (In addition to continuous tool usage, comprehensive provision of functionalities required regularly)
For inquiries, detailed information requests, or proposal requests, please use the following link or contact the IMPACTLAKE office at contact@impactlake.com
IMPACTLAKE Co. Ltd. has released beta version of impactlake™, a full-stack Impact Measurement & Management (IMM) tool, effective October 1, 2022.
ESG initiatives are at the top of the agenda for businesses and companies to create more added value and enhance their significance in society. In addition, as the relationship between ESG and corporate value is being proven from various perspectives, the importance of social impact, especially as a positive aspect, is increasing.
On the other hand, it is also true that there are still challenges in terms of the appropriate assessment and management of social impact, both quantitatively and qualitatively, and IMPACTLAKE has been providing various services to help institutional investors, business companies, and other impact generators overcome these hurdles. IMPACTLAKE has been providing a variety of services to help institutional investors, business companies, and other impact generators overcome such hurdles. As such activities are expected to expand further in the future, IMPACTLAKE has developed this tool to help those who create impact to accumulate such know-how and information and to further improve their understanding and awareness of impact creation, rather than seeking such know-how and information externally.
In this beta release, we are mainly opening up the following functions for enterprises and investors to contribute to their own social impact management.
In addition, the first 10 companies (organizations) to register will receive a trial plan that includes consulting services, such as support for the introduction of the system. If you are interested, please contact us for more information.
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