HIP Investor is a for‑profit ratings and investment research firm that evaluates public companies and creates model portfolios using a combined Human Impact + Profit (HIP) framework, aiming to help investors allocate capital to firms that deliver measurable social and environmental benefits alongside financial returns.
Typically supports policies that increase corporate transparency and disclosure on social and environmental impacts, standards for sustainable investing and ESG reporting, improved corporate governance and shareholder engagement, and market mechanisms that facilitate impact-aligned investment products.
Primarily funded through subscription and licensing fees for ratings and research, advisory and portfolio management fees, and professional services for financial advisors and institutional clients.
Works with financial advisors, registered investment advisers and broker-dealers; collaborates with institutional clients and platforms that license ESG ratings and model portfolios.
Private company (ESG ratings and investment advisory firm)