What is SVT Group?
SVT Group is an impact measurement, management, and strategy firm that’s all about raising the bar for industries worldwide. Since 2001, they’ve been partnering with leaders to dig deep into the systems they operate within, uncover who’s truly affected by their work, and put a value on the social and environmental changes they create. Their mission? To equip system-changing leaders with the tools and insights needed to build lasting value that benefits everyone. It’s a shift away from the old “profit at any cost” mindset toward a future where everyone can thrive.
Main Benefits of SVT Group’s Approach
SVT Group’s work delivers measurable, meaningful impact. Here are some standout figures and facts that highlight their success:
- Elite Workforce Development Accelerator gained a dual-purpose impact system combining management training for startup founders with comprehensive impact assessment for program leadership.
- A publicly-traded tech company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion program generated $2.46 of social value and $5.33 of business value for every dollar invested.
- That $1.2 million investment translated into $13.5 million in social value and $7.5 million in business ROI.
- Rethink Ireland’s €109 million social innovation fund has reached over one million people since 2016, with SVT providing preferred impact measurement support.
- Restore the Earth Foundation’s Mississippi River watershed reforestation projects were quantified using an SROI model aligned with Social Value International’s standards.
How SVT Group Defines Its Services
SVT Group offers a tailored suite of impact management services designed to meet the unique needs of each client. From impact valuation and Social Return on Investment (SROI) analysis to economic impact studies and financial statement analysis, their expertise covers it all. They also specialize in breakthrough projects, rapid improvement events, and training programs. Their approach includes developing theories of change, impact strategies, and measurement plans, plus building impact management and daily management systems. And when it comes to communicating results, they help craft compelling impact reports and conduct retrospective evaluations and audits.
The Process: Discovery, Measurement, Management, Messaging
The journey with SVT Group starts with discovery — understanding the biggest challenges an organization faces and the impact it aims to achieve. Next up is measurement, because measuring the wrong thing means missing the mark entirely. Then comes management, where leadership and culture blend with regular impact data review to boost performance and create real value. Finally, messaging ties it all together by helping organizations communicate their values effectively, building strong relationships with key stakeholders. It’s a holistic approach that ensures impact isn’t just tracked but truly managed and shared.
Who Benefits from SVT Group’s Expertise?
Clients of SVT Group are those who want to make a meaningful, positive difference. Often, these organizations offer solutions that are better than the norm or have the potential to become so. SVT helps them gain leverage on the systems they want to influence, whether that’s through workforce development, social innovation funds, environmental restoration, or tackling poverty in rural America. One example is RIDER — Rural Innovation Driving Equitable Resilience — a network co-founded by SVT to address root causes of poverty across the U.S. It’s about systemic solutions for rural prosperity, done right.
Project Impact: Aligning with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 1: No Poverty
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 15: Life on Land
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Unlocking Value Through Impact Measurement
SVT Group’s work goes beyond numbers — it’s about unlocking the full value of social and environmental initiatives. Take the example of Live Person, where SVT helped calculate both the social return on investment and business value of their DEIA programs. This kind of insight not only proves the worth of these initiatives but also helps organizations grow their impact and align decision-makers with their values. In today’s world, where sustainability consulting, impact investing, and integrated reporting are becoming essential, SVT Group stands out as a partner that helps organizations truly understand and manage their impact.
