Member Spotlight

GIST Impact is a market-leading provider of impact data and analytics – specialising in measuring, quantifying, and valuing corporate impacts, risks, and opportunities in relation to climate, nature and society. Powered by a global team of experts, machine learning models, and robust scientific research, GIST Impact delivers precise, location-specific data covering over 18,000 companies, and is the chosen partner for some of the world’s largest corporations and investors representing over $8 trillion in assets under management.

GIST Impact has been at the forefront of enabling organisations across the globe to effectively measure the social impact of their CSR and community initiatives. Our work is grounded in the Social Value Principles as outlined by Social Value International (SVI), ensuring that our approach to Social Return on Investment (SROI) assessments is both robust and aligned with globally recognised standards.

As a proud member of Social Value International and its affiliated JMN Institute of Social Value (ISV), we are committed to advancing the adoption of these principles. We actively collaborate with like-minded institutions and stakeholders to build capacity, raise awareness, and drive meaningful conversations around social value and impact measurement. Our partnership with SVI and ISV reflects our shared vision of embedding accountability, stakeholder voice, and transparency at the heart of impact assessment practices.

Becoming a member of Social Value International (SVI) and the JMN Institute of Social Value (ISV) has added significant credibility and depth to our work in social impact assessment. The membership has provided us access to the latest global thinking, tools, and guidance around Social Value and SROI, helping us stay at the cutting edge of best practices in the field. It has also connected us to a vibrant, mission-driven community of practitioners and thought leaders who are equally committed to making social value transparent and measurable particularly through the Global Coffee Chats hosted by SVI and the Lunch and Learn sessions organised by ISV, which have fostered rich peer learning and collaboration.

Our core mission at GIST Impact is to help organisations understand, measure, and maximise their impact on people and communities. The SVI framework has served as a solid foundation for designing our methodologies and tools for SROI analysis. The guidance and peer learning opportunities offered through the network have strengthened our ability to deliver credible, stakeholder-driven impact evaluations for clients across sectors and geographies. It has also helped us engage more effectively with clients by aligning our work with globally recognised standards.

We highly recommend SVI membership to any organisation serious about deepening its understanding of impact and making it central to decision-making. Whether you're a social enterprise, corporate sustainability team, NGO, or consultancy, the resources and community support offered by SVI are invaluable. The principles encourage transparency, stakeholder inclusion, and accountability — all critical components of building a more equitable and responsible world. For us, it has not only enhanced our technical capabilities but also reinforced our commitment to creating meaningful, measurable change.

At GIST Impact, we’ve supported leading organisations including Wipro, Pernod Ricard India Foundation, Microsoft UK, QA, Ørsted UK, and Get My First Job to measure the Social Return on Investment (SROI) and social value of their community and CSR initiatives. To scale this work, we developed Power SROI, a platform that enables organisations to measure and manage social value efficiently and consistently. In the sports sector, we partnered with TTB Sports to build xi (expected impact), a platform used by clients such as Cricket Australia, R&A Golf, and England & GB Hockey to measure the social value of sport.

The most helpful part of the SVI community for us has been the Global Coffee ChatsandLunch & Learn sessions organised by SVI and the JMN Institute of Social Value (ISV). These informal yet insightful gatherings have created valuable space for peer learning, open dialogue, and practical exchange with practitioners from around the world. They’ve helped us stay grounded in real-world application of the Social Value Principles and continuously improve our approach to SROI assessments.

In addition, having access to SROI reports, case studies, and the broader social value data repository has been instrumental in benchmarking our work and refining our methodologies. These resources have offered both inspiration and technical guidance, enabling us to build more credible, consistent, and impactful assessments for our clients.