This article addresses the conceptual clarity issues surrounding impact investing, including the lack of a uniform definition and interchangeable use of terms like “socially responsible investment.” Through an analysis of academic and practitioner works, it highlights similarities and inconsistencies at definitional, terminological, and strategic levels. The research aims to foster a better understanding of impact investing to advance the field and increase its credibility, particularly regarding the characteristics required of impact investees.
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