Every day, our actions create and destroy value. Yet much of this - particularly social and environmental - is overlooked as traditional methods of valuing impact focus solely on financial returns. ​

​Social Return on Investment (SROI) offers a broader understanding of value by accounting for social, environmental, and economic costs and benefits. It assigns monetary values to impacts, providing a benefit-to-cost ratio (e.g., $1 investment creates $3 of social value).  However, SROI is about value, not money – money  is simply a familiar, practical unit for expressing value experienced.​

SROI goes beyond numbers using qualitative, quantitative, and financial data for decision-making. It can evaluate an organization’s overall impact or focus on specific projects, using either:​

• Evaluative: Based on actual results. ​

• Forecast: Predicts future Social Value if goals are achieved​

By embedding SROI into decision-making, organizations can better understand their impact, allocate resources effectively and create meaningful change.

Globally, Social Value International is driving change toward a more sustainable and equitable world. Social Value Canada is proud to bring this movement to Canada - helping organizations to embrace these principles, engage meaningfully with people affected, and to work toward solutions that benefit society and the planet. ​

As demand grows for proficiency in impact management, maximization, and valuation, SVC’s vision is to build capacity. Through courses and training (include link to courses and certifications page), SVC is equipping practitioners with the necessary knowledge and skills to maximize impact with available resources, and to better communicate the value of results.