Limpacte
Limpacte is a term used in sustainability discourse to denote a framework for assessing and communicating the social, environmental, and economic impacts of projects, programs, or policies. The word appears to combine “impact” with a suffix that suggests commitment or contract, signaling an emphasis on transparency and accountability. There is no single universal standard for limpacte, and its use varies by organization and context.
Limpacte typically involves identifying relevant impact areas, selecting indicators, collecting data, and reporting results. It covers
Common components include: defining objectives and impact statements; selecting indicators across environmental, social, and economic dimensions;
Limpacte is used in corporate sustainability efforts, public policy design, grantmaking, and NGO accountability to compare
Supporters argue that limpacte promotes clarity and learning, while critics warn of definitional ambiguity, data gaps,