Impact Investing Gains Momentum in Indonesia

Impact investing has become a focal point for many investors nowaday. Independent Commissioner of PT Danareksa (Persero) and Commissioner of PT Trimegah Asset Management, Ariani Vidya Sofjan, noted that impact investing (ESG) has long been practiced in Europe and developed countries. A prime example is the Indonesia Sovereign Fund or INA (Indonesia Investment Authority), which incorporates ESG considerations into its investment decisions. Impact investing is a strategy aimed at generating financial returns alongside measurable social or environmental benefits. Investors allocate their capital to companies, organizations, and projects addressing pressing issues such as climate change, poverty, and inequality.

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