As the UK’s leading, independent social impact advisory firm, we partner with organisations looking to define, measure, evaluate, report and verify impact investments that make a positive contribution to sustainable development. 

With deep experience in economic development around the world, we have seen first hand that a new approach to addressing social and spatial inequalities is required. Our research shows that by adopting a place-based impact investment (PBII) approach real change can be achieved. We share this knowledge with clients and partners in order to build out the three pillars of a Good Economy - Ecological Sustainability, Essentials for Everyday Living and Economic Dynamism.  

Our four practice areas are:

Impact Services
●	Impact Strategy Development
●	Impact Measurement and Management (IMM) system design
●	Impact due diligence
●	Impact assessment and reporting
●	Bespoke services: Research, Strategy Advisory and Training

Impact Assured
●	Impact reviews
●	Impact verification (AA1000 Assurance Standard)

Place Based Impact Investing Consultancy
●	PBII Reporting Framework
●	Local Government Pension Fund PBII Reports
●	Asset Manager PBII Reports
●	PBII Data Analytics
●	Good Jobs Rating
●	Good Economy Index

PBII Ecosystem
●	PBII Labs
●	PBII Forum
●	PBII Network

The Good Economy also serves as the Secretariat for the Sustainability Reporting Standard for Social Housing.


Charity

Consulting

Social Impact

Sustainability

The Good Economy

Sarah Forster

Emma Rush

Michael Briggs

Jessica Whitcutt McIpr

Mark Hepworth

Gareth Presch

The Research and Analysis Team at The Good Economy conducts in-depth studies and assessments to support the company's social impact advisory services. They are responsible for gathering and analyzing data, developing insights, and providing strategic recommendations to help clients define, measure, and report on the impact of their investments. This team plays a critical role in informing the company's place-based impact investment (PBII) frameworks and contributes to various reports, such as the Good Economy Index, to promote sustainable development and address social inequalities.

Research and Analysis Team

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