Impact Investing
Direct impact investments place capital in the hands of organizations working to advance social, economic, and environmental justice. The impact of these investments is measured in many ways—in the jobs created or saved, the children cared for, the units of affordable housing built, the acres of farmland preserved, and the communities and industries revitalized.
Around the world, many critical social and environmental needs go unmet, often for lack of funding. Community development investments have the power to positively impact people and the planet by providing access to capital. These opportunities enable small-scale growth, build thriving local economies, and support the strongest grassroots advocates for environmental, social, and economic justice.
While many investors are just discovering impact investing, The Sustainability Group has embraced it for nearly 40 years. As of 12/31/2025, we have close to $65 million currently invested in community development banks, credit unions, loan funds and international microfinance institutions.
We carefully tailor direct impact investment portfolios to match the specific areas of interest for each client. Whether the issue is local or global, focused on social justice or environmental preservation, we can present solutions designed to create the impact that you envision.