IMPACT INVESTING: CHARACTERISTICS AND GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT TRENDS

The content and complexity of the rules for ensuring social responsibility in the field of impact investing, which are aimed at generating positive social and environmental effects, are detailed. Based on the global experience of the development of impact investing, the main challenges and barriers to its implementation in Ukraine are outlined. Factors that contribute to the successful scaling of impact investments are analyzed, including financial mechanisms, legal framework, and institutional support. The essence and content of the processes of ensuring social responsibility of impact investors are revealed and detailed, the importance of transparency, measurability of results and compliance with ESG standards (environmental, social and management criteria) is emphasized. Approaches to developing strategies and mechanisms to overcome challenges related to monitoring and reporting are considered.