Impact Investing Standards
Our Commitment to Impact
BantuHive is committed to promoting investments that generate positive, measurable social and environmental impact alongside financial returns. We adhere to internationally recognized impact investing standards to ensure authentic impact measurement and management.
Impact Measurement Framework
Theory of Change
Every impact investment on BantuHive must demonstrate a clear theory of change that outlines:
- The social or environmental problem being addressed
- Target beneficiaries and their needs
- Proposed solution and activities
- Expected outcomes and their timeframes
- Assumptions and risk factors
Input Metrics
- • Financial capital invested
- • Human resources deployed
- • Technology and infrastructure
- • Partnerships established
- • Training and capacity building
Output Metrics
- • Products or services delivered
- • People reached or served
- • Jobs created or sustained
- • Infrastructure developed
- • Training programs completed
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
All impact investments on BantuHive are mapped to relevant UN SDGs to ensure alignment with global development priorities and facilitate impact measurement.
Priority SDGs for Ghana
- • SDG 1: No Poverty
- • SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
- • SDG 4: Quality Education
- • SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- • SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Environmental Focus
- • SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
- • SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- • SDG 12: Responsible Consumption
- • SDG 13: Climate Action
- • SDG 15: Life on Land
Social Impact
- • SDG 5: Gender Equality
- • SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
- • SDG 11: Sustainable Cities
- • SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
- • SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Impact Verification & Monitoring
Third-Party Verification
BantuHive partners with certified impact measurement organizations to ensure credible impact reporting:
- Ghana Statistical Service: Data validation and impact assessment
- Impact Management Project (IMP): Methodology alignment
- Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN): IRIS+ system compliance
- Local Universities: Independent research and evaluation
Reporting Schedule
- • Quarterly: Progress updates and key metrics
- • Bi-annually: Detailed impact assessment
- • Annually: Comprehensive impact report
- • As needed: Material changes or milestones
Verification Process
- • Data collection and validation
- • Beneficiary surveys and interviews
- • Site visits and assessments
- • Financial audit integration
- • Public reporting and transparency
Sector-Specific Impact Standards
Agriculture & Food Security
Key Metrics
- • Farmers reached and income increased
- • Crop yield improvements
- • Food security enhancement
- • Sustainable farming practices adopted
Standards
- • Fair Trade certification requirements
- • Organic farming practices
- • Gender inclusion targets (40% women)
- • Environmental sustainability measures
Healthcare & Wellness
Key Metrics
- • Patients served and health outcomes
- • Healthcare access improvements
- • Cost reduction for patients
- • Health professional training
Standards
- • Ghana Health Service compliance
- • WHO quality standards
- • Affordable pricing requirements
- • Rural and underserved focus
Education & Skills Development
Key Metrics
- • Students educated and outcomes
- • Skills training programs delivered
- • Employment rate of graduates
- • Digital literacy improvements
Standards
- • Ghana Education Service alignment
- • International curriculum standards
- • Affordable access requirements
- • Teacher training and development
Environmental & Social Safeguards
Do No Harm Principles
Environmental Safeguards
- Environmental impact assessments for all projects
- Compliance with EPA Ghana regulations
- Climate change mitigation and adaptation measures
- Biodiversity conservation requirements
- Waste management and pollution prevention
Social Safeguards
- Free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC) protocols
- Community consultation requirements
- Labor standards and worker rights protection
- Cultural heritage preservation
- Grievance mechanisms and conflict resolution
Impact Investor Resources
Impact Dashboard
- • Real-time impact metrics tracking
- • SDG alignment visualization
- • Beneficiary story updates
- • Comparative impact analysis
- • Portfolio impact aggregation
Education & Training
- • Impact investing methodology courses
- • Sector-specific impact guides
- • Measurement and evaluation training
- • Best practices workshops
- • Peer learning networks
Impact Standards Resources
Impact Measurement Team
BantuHive Ltd
Email: impact@bantuhive.com
Phone: +233 (0) 200 415 683
External Resources
GIIN IRIS+ System: iris.thegiin.org
IMP: impactmanagementproject.com
UN SDGs: sdgs.un.org