The Knowledge Centre

Welcome to our Impaakt learning resource. Articles, tools and guides to help you get your work published on the Impaakt platform.

Must Reads

Aug 24

6 Min read

9 Basic Steps to get Started

Pass your certification by following these 9 simple steps.

Aug 24

7 Min read

9 Golden Rules for an Outstanding Publication

Read these 9 rules to go from apprentice to expert.

Feb 12

9 Min read

Frequently Asked Questions

How can we help? FAQ's for new members.

Getting Started

For those just starting out, read our guides on how to get started on the Impaakt platform.

Feb 12

9 Min read

Frequently Asked Questions

How can we help? FAQ's for new members.

Nov 19

5 Min read

Community Rules - Username Policy

Discover what our username policy is here.

Jan 22

7 Min read

How to Write an Impact Analysis

Impact analyses are short sustainability notes relating to a specific company’s activities and what impact they are having.

Jan 22

6 Min read

How to Rate an Impact Analysis

Learn how to rate the environmental and social impact of companies.

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Writing for Impaakt

Taking your certification? Don’t miss these steps to start writing.

Jan 4

11 Min read

Toolkit of Useful Sources

Aug 24

8 Min read

9 Basic Steps to get Started

Pass your certification by following these 9 simple steps.

Aug 10

7 Min read

Step 8: Write a catchy headline

Think about media articles, what is going to entice you to read them? Great headlines have that power.

Aug 10

6 Min read

Step 1: Understand Impact

Learn to assess the different dimensions of impact

Aug 10

6 Min read

Step 2: Choose a Relevant Topic

How to select a topic for your impact analysis

Aug 10

6 Min read

Step 3: Do research the smart way

How to conduct effective research, find the best sources and a fact-based analysis?

Aug 10

4 Min read

Step 9: Choose your cover photo

Adding a good image will boost the visibility of your analysis and will get you more ratings!

Aug 10

4 Min read

Step 7: Reference like a pro

Everything you need to know to reference your sources with zero friction.

Aug 10

11 Min read

Step 6: Use the right standards

Learn the ins and outs of our standards.

Aug 10

8 Min read

Step 5: Assess scale and value

Learn how to assess the analysis you are writing or reading.

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Getting Published

Golden rules and tips to follow to get your work published.

Aug 24

7 Min read

9 Golden Rules for an Outstanding Publication

Read these 9 rules to go from apprentice to expert.

Aug 10

4 Min read

Golden Rule #7: Add value to your readers

Follow these simple steps to ensure your analysis is insightful.

Aug 10

4 Min read

Golden Rule #9: Grammar and style matter

Learn some helpful tips to ensure your text is grammatically spot on.

Aug 10

5 Min read

Golden Rule #8: No sources, no worth

Everything you need to know to reference your sources with zero friction.

Aug 10

4 Min read

Golden Rule #6: Avoid allegations or assumptions

Stick to facts and avoid using allegations or assumptions to build your analysis.

Aug 10

5 Min read

Golden Rule #5: Go beyond remediation

Understand what remediation is and how to treat it accordingly.

Aug 10

5 Min read

Golden Rule #4: Go beyond Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Some insightful tips and examples to help you move away from assessing CSR.

Aug 10

5 Min read

Golden Rule #3: Differentiate ethics from impact

Learn how to go beyond ethical assessment.

Aug 10

6 Min read

Golden Rule #2: Impact ≠ Intentions or future goals

Understand the key differences between companies' commitments and impact.

Aug 10

5 Min read

Golden Rule #1: Find the right level of granularity

How to find the right scope to cover a particular topic.

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Advanced Training

Advanced training on how to treat specific topics and more.

Jan 12

7 Min read