Social Value Blog
The Accounting Paradox hits bestseller lists across 13 countries
Since publishing on 24 March, the book has hit Amazon bestseller lists in 13 countries - reaching #1 in Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Spain, the UK and US, and topping categories spanning Financial Accounting, Business Ethics, Green Business and Economics.
OUT NOW: The Accounting Paradox by SVI Co-Founder Jeremy Nicholls
The Accounting Paradox is a detective story, a history and a manifesto for change. It is also deeply human. Changing the way accounting is practiced could unlock what is best in humanity: our creativity, our kindness and our ability to build a future we all want to live for. Read more in Jeremy Nicholls’ latest book.
Out now: The complete set of Standards for Applying the Principles of Social Value
Today, SVI published the final version of the Standards for Applying the Principles of Social Value (including the SVI Reporting Standard). These are now available to download the complete set from the SVI Standards page.
Sustainability’s next phase: integration
There is growing recognition that sustainability can generate real organisational value.
The challenge now is ensuring it is integrated into organisational decision-making.
In a week where global events may make discussion of organisational sustainability seem a secondary concern, organisations still shape social and environmental outcomes through the decisions they make.
Encouragingly, the conversation has also moved on.
SDG Impact Standards Practitioner Spotlight: Yugen Pillay
Through its partnership with UNDP, SVI has built a global network of accredited practitioners who are trained to support organisations in applying the SDG Impact Standards. In our quarterly Practitioner Spotlight, we’ll highlight the work of these practitioners and the role they play in embedding impact management into organisation’s systems, processes and governance.
In this edition, we shinea light on Yugen Pillay from Johannesburg, South Africa, a practitioner whose work across 32 African countries reflects a shift in how organisations manage their social and environmental impacts.
SVI and EsImpact Officialise Collaboration to Advance the True & Fair Project in Spain
Social Value International (SVI) has signed a new Partnership Agreement with EsImpact, SVI’s Joint Member Network in Spain, to roll out the True & Fair Project nationally and accelerate the integration of sustainability information into mainstream financial accounting.
How we advanced our mission in 2025
We are growing in number and in diversity. There are new people arriving into our movement. New initiatives – some with brilliant innovation, and new frameworks -that reinforce existing thinking. Whilst this explosion of new initiatives and frameworks can sometimes feel confusing or even frustrating, this must be a natural consequence of reaching critical mass and a tipping point for change
The True & Fair Project Lands in Australia
SVI is thrilled to announce a partnership agreement with Joint Member Network, SIMNA, to bring the True & Fair Project to Australia. This marks a major step forward in our global mission to promote transparency and completeness in company accounts, by raising awareness of the true and fair requirement in the context of sustainability.
Help embed JEDI principles into impact valuation
SVI and the Capitals Coalition’s Value Commission are inviting applications to join the new Diverse Perspectives in Valuation Group. Discover the opportunity and apply by 31 January 2026.
Social Value Measurement - When should we use high levels of rigour?
A question I’m often asked is: “Do we always need to measure social value with a high level of rigour?”. This is a good question to ask; organisations want to make informed decisions which improve the wellbeing of their stakeholders but do not have unlimited resources for analysis.
SVI and GAIL Join Forces to Advance the True & Fair Project Worldwide
SVI is delighted to announce its partnership with the Global Alliance of Impact Lawyers (GAIL), the international community of legal experts using the practice of law to have a positive impact on people and the planet.