Our Impact Philosophy
Norselab has developed its own impact philosophy: “Meaningfulness”. When we began shaping our impact approach, we wanted to step away from mainstream "ESG" and "sustainable investing" practices and rethink how we could invest in ways that drive the scale and depth of change needed to ensure our planet remains livable for future generations. This reflection resulted in the Meaningfulness philosophy.
Guided by the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as our North Star for impact, we aim to align our efforts with the global blueprint for a sustainable future. The SDGs define the essential changes needed in the world, and shape what positive impact means for us.
3 Pillars for identifying impact
Product-driven impact | We seek to create positive impacts through the companies’ revenue-generating products and services.
Net-positive contribution | We account for both positive and negative effects of companies, and aim to invest in net positive.
Impact that matters | We believe in transforming global industries where we can create impact at scale.
Building blocks of our approach
Meaningfulness Policy
The principles we abide by
Our Meaningfulness Policy provides transparency, predictability, and accountability, anchoring the sustainable investment practices of our fund.
Meaningfulness Memo
How we document a company's impacts
The Meaningfulness Memo provides an overview of all the aspects and sources considered in the impact assessment process, and concludes on whether the assessed company is eligible.
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Accounting for our Impact
Our Meaningful Equity I fund in 2025
Discover the impacts created by the portfolio companies of Meaningful Equity I in 2025. Last year, the fund created an estimated USD 909,499 in net positive impact, and contributed to positive advancements relating to 11 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.