The Impact Measurement and Allocation Program: 2020 to 2026

IMAP was founded in 2020 to develop and disseminate metrics that more accurately communicate the social and environmental impact of business. Over five years, the program seeded 13 research projects, supported 18 affiliated faculty and 21 student researchers across 10 degree programs, produced 9 published papers, and convened more than 30 seminars and 3 workshops bringing researchers and practitioners into direct conversation.

IMAP has concluded as a standalone program. Its research agenda continues at the Ravi K. Mehrotra Institute for Business, Markets & Society as one of four research themes, Measuring and Governing Business Impact. To submit a proposal to the Mehrotra Institute for related research projects, please reach out to Kris May, Executive Director, at krismay@bu.edu or to the team’s general inbox at mibms@bu.edu.

The publications and materials produced during the program’s five years remain available on this site as a permanent archive.

Measuring Corporate Impact

IMAP aims to develop and disseminate ESG (environment, social, governance) metrics that better reflect and communicate the social and environmental impact of businesses. We believe these are missing ingredients to bring about more responsible business behavior that would mitigate risks and harness long-term value for all stakeholders—shareholders, employees, and society at large. IMAP works closely with leading financial industry professionals to identify challenges regarding ESG metrics and funds a wide network of academic experts to find solutions. Through our events, we create opportunities for collaboration and the sharing of ideas.