# Impact Measurement System

## Impact Measurement System

- [Overview](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/intro/overview.md): The Impact Measurement System (IMS) is a comprehensive evaluation tool that combines the best of four distinct impact rating methods to provide a holistic evaluation of assets, organizations, & funds.
- [About](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/intro/overview/about.md): About the Impact Measurement System
- [Getting started](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/intro/overview/getting-started.md)
- [Manual Quant](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/manual-quant.md): Designed to provide investors with a comprehensive and objective assessment of a project's sustainability and impact dimensions.
- [Alignment to Impact Investment](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/manual-quant/alignment-to-impact-investment.md): Assesses how closely the asset aligns with the principles and goals of impact investing.
- [Impact (Positive)](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/manual-quant/impact-positive.md): Measures the positive impact that the asset is expected to generate in areas such as environmental sustainability, social justice, and economic development.
- [Impact (Negative)](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/manual-quant/impact-negative.md): Measures the potential negative impact that the asset may have in areas such as environmental degradation, social inequality, and economic disruption.
- [Organization](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/manual-quant/organization.md): Evaluates the governance and management structure of the organization behind the asset, including factors such as transparency, accountability, and expertise.
- [Strategy](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/manual-quant/strategy.md): Evaluates the long-term viability and sustainability of the asset's underlying business or impact activity, as well as the scalability and monetization potential.
- [Risk](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/manual-quant/risk.md): Assesses the potential risks associated with the asset, including factors such as regulatory compliance, market volatility, and technological challenges.
- [Technology](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/manual-quant/technology.md): Assesses the underlying technology and infrastructure of the asset, including factors such as blockchain technology, consensus method, code originality, and minting policy.
- [GSRM](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/gsrm.md): The GSRM Decentralized application rating system is a comprehensive tool that helps evaluate and monitor the sustainable aspects of decentralized applications (DApps) and entities (DAOs).
- [Governance](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/gsrm/governance.md): The governance section evaluates the processes and procedures used to monitor and manage sustainability-related risks and opportunities in a decentralized application.
- [Strategy](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/gsrm/strategy.md)
- [Risk Management](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/gsrm/risk-management.md): How an entity’s existing and emerging sustainability-related risks are identified, assessed, managed and mitigated.
- [Metrics](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/gsrm/metrics.md): How an entity measures and monitors its significant sustainability-related financial risks and opportunities.
- [UN - SDGs](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/un-sdgs.md): The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to address major global challenges and create a sustainable future for all.
- [SDG # 1 - End poverty](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/un-sdgs/sdg-1-end-poverty.md): End poverty in all its forms everywhere
- [SDG # 2 - End Hunger](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/un-sdgs/sdg-2-end-hunger.md): End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
- [SDG # 3 - Healthy Lives](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/un-sdgs/sdg-3-healthy-lives.md): Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
- [SDG # 4 - Education](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/un-sdgs/sdg-4-education.md): Ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
- [SDG # 5 - Gender Equality](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/un-sdgs/sdg-5-gender-equality.md): Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
- [SDG # 6 - Water](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/un-sdgs/sdg-6-water.md): Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
- [SDG # 7 - Energy](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/un-sdgs/sdg-7-energy.md): Affordable and Clean Energy
- [SDG # 8 - Economic Growth](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/un-sdgs/sdg-8-economic-growth.md): Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
- [SDG # 9 - Infrastructure](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/un-sdgs/sdg-9-infrastructure.md): Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
- [SDG # 10 - Inequality](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/un-sdgs/sdg-10-inequality.md): Reduce Inequality
- [SDG # 11 - Sustainable Cities](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/un-sdgs/sdg-11-sustainable-cities.md): Sustainable Cities and Communities
- [SDG # 12 - Sustainable Consumption](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/un-sdgs/sdg-12-sustainable-consumption.md): Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
- [SDG # 13 - Climate Action](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/un-sdgs/sdg-13-climate-action.md): Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
- [SDG # 14 - Life Below Water](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/un-sdgs/sdg-14-life-below-water.md): Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
- [SDG # 15 - Life on Land](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/un-sdgs/sdg-15-life-on-land.md): Goal 15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
- [SDG # 16 - Peace & Justice](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/un-sdgs/sdg-16-peace-and-justice.md): Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
- [SDG # 17 - Partnerships](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/un-sdgs/sdg-17-partnerships.md): Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development
- [IRIS +](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/iris-+.md): The Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) IRIS+ is a system that helps assess the impact of investments.
- [Agriculture](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/iris-+/agriculture.md): Measures the impact of investments in agriculture, such as the creation of sustainable agricultural practices, the improvement of food security and access to food, and protection of natural resources
- [Air](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/iris-+/air.md): The goals for this area are focused on mitigating the carbon emissions from various sources and sectors and mitigating the impact of climate change.
- [Biodiversity & Ecosystem Conservation](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/iris-+/biodiversity-and-ecosystem-conservation.md): Focused on preserving and improving the health of ecosystems and the relationship between nature and humans.
- [Climate](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/iris-+/climate.md): Mitigate the effects of climate change by reducing carbon emissions and promoting clean energy and sustainable practices.
- [Diversity and Inclusion](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/iris-+/diversity-and-inclusion.md): Promoting diversity and inclusion in various areas and reducing inequities based on gender and race.
- [Education](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/iris-+/education.md): Improve the quality of education for all individuals, particularly for those who face barriers to education.
- [Employment](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/iris-+/employment.md): Improve the quality of employment opportunities, with a focus on social aspects.
- [Energy](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/iris-+/energy.md): To ensure that all people have access to affordable and clean energy sources
- [Financial Services](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/iris-+/financial-services.md): Improve access to and use of responsible financial services for historically underserved populations.
- [Health](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/iris-+/health.md): Access to Quality Health Care and Nutrition.
- [Infrastructure](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/iris-+/infrastructure.md): Develop and maintain infrastructure that is able to withstand the impacts of climate change and other environmental stresses.
- [Land](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/iris-+/land.md): Promote responsible consumption and production patterns, with a focus on reducing waste, improving resource efficiency, and promoting sustainable production and consumption practices.
- [Oceans](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/iris-+/oceans.md): The aim is to maintain the health of the ocean and coastal environments for future generations.
- [Pollution](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/iris-+/pollution.md): Reduce the negative impact of pollution on the environment and human health by promoting sustainable practices in various industries.
- [Real Estate](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/iris-+/real-estate.md): To address the challenges faced by people in securing affordable and quality housing, which is a fundamental human right.
- [Waste](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/iris-+/waste.md): To reduce waste generation, increase resource efficiency, and promote the transition to a circular economy.
- [Water](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/measurements-systems/iris-+/water.md): Ensuring access to clean and safe water and promoting good hygiene practices for all.
- [How to measure](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/ims-tool/how-to-measure.md): This section explores how to evaluate a digital asset using each rating system and how the final outcome is determined by the Global Impact Score.
- [Manual Quant and GSRM](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/ims-tool/how-to-measure/manual-quant-and-gsrm.md): GSRM and Manual Quant scoring system is use to know how each Key Category is going to be graded. Both systems are scored the same way, but the dimensions and focus each one has is different.
- [SDG and IRIS+](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/ims-tool/how-to-measure/sdg-and-iris+.md): Simple summary:
- [Global Impact Score](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/ims-tool/how-to-measure/global-impact-score.md)
- [Report](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/ims-tool/report.md): The Report section of the IMS git book page provides detailed information on the evaluation process used to assess the social and environmental impact of digital assets.
- [Manual](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/ims-tool/report/manual.md): A detailed description on how to make an IMS report
- [Future Improvements](https://digital-asset-impact-measurment.gitbook.io/impact-measurement-system/ims-tool/future-improvements.md): Areas to be addressed for further stabilization of the model