Resource ID: INDIGO-ARES-0029
Link: http://atkisson.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/ACCELERATOR_INTRO_v2-9.pdf
To measure an organization’s impact referring to the analyzed variables.
The Compass method incorporates a structure with five key areas: N = nature(environmental benefits and impacts) S = society (community impacts and involvement) E = economy (financial health and economic influence), and W = well-being (effect on individual quality of life), and a fifth element, + = Synergy (links between the other four areas and networking),and includes a point-scale rating system on each of the five areas. Each area has several indicators each of which has specific criteria. The method has been peer reviewed by corporate executives, economic academicians, and investment professionals
Impact goal: Well being, Social impact, Sustainability eco, Development poverty reduction
Internal/external: Internal
Leader: Atkisson Inc.
Method: Observation, Operational data, Theory of change, Mission alignment, Ex ante projections
Output format: Non monetary quant index
Scale: Macro
Sourcing: Paid tool, Self driven, Outsource to vendor
Time frame: Ongoing, Prospective
Type: Consultancy
Used in sectors: Csr, Impact investing, Social enterprises, Sustainability eco
Who: Public sector, Private sector
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