Who We Are
The Impact Disclosure Taskforce SME Subgroup (fiscally sponsored program of Legacy Global Programs, a public 501(c)3 organization), is a cross-sector team of industry and academic experts leveraging their knowledge and networks to help address the Trillion dollar funding gap in impact finance through a common UN SDG Framework to support sustainable small business and the innovation economy. We believe that the only way to tackle the systemic issues stymying growth is through true public/private partnership.
Sectors -
Our Members Span:
Academia
AI, Technology and Software
Financial Services, Fintech, Investors & Banking
Innovation & Thought Leadership
Major Global Corporations & SMEs
We Focus on 5 Key Areas
The SME Subgroup focuses on the following areas where we see the opportunity to help drive solutions to open up capital flows:
Sustainable Data & AI
Leveraging AI and a common data framework to drive transparency.
Education, Tools & Reporting
Empowering sustainable SMEs with the tools and education they need to succeed.
Fintech Platforms
Leveraging cutting edge fintech solutions to bridge the funding gap.
Impact Innovation Centers
Creating impact innovation centers in collaboration with academia to drive sustainable innovation.
Impact Finance Ecosystems
Creating blended finance solutions and new instruments to power this severly underserved market.
Africa Impact Pilot
Leveraging the strategies of each workstream to drive action in Africa via a pilot program that supports the Sustainable Markets Initiative. Click Here
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The Time for Action Is Now
“Institutional Investors are increasingly looking to understand the social and environmental impact of the corporations that they invest in. A significant amount of the impact of large corporations is generated through the value chain of SMEs which supply their inputs or distribute their products. We hope this effort will increase transparency and accountability of such development impacts, ultimately helping channel billions of dollars in support of sustainable development.”
Arsalan Mahtafar
Head of JPMorgan's
Development Finance
Institution
“There is no Net Zero without SMEs."
Gary Lapthorn
Former Head of Sustainability
& Responsible Business
Lloyds Banking Group
“SMEs can drive sustainable practices and inclusive growth, especially in emerging markets. Unlocking their potential is critical to advancing climate, social, and economic goals.”
World Bank Group
SME Finance Forum