London, May – UK-based social impact reporting software company Thrive has announced a first-of-its-kind solution allowing organisations to measure and report their social, economic, and environmental impact across international markets.
The release of international social value metrics marks a significant milestone as the first-time organisations with a global footprint can apply a consistent, data-driven framework to attribute indicative financial value to their social impact across all 38 OECD countries – a group of developed and emerging countries that work closely on economic and social policy – with more to follow over the coming months.
This move not only reinforces Thrive’s leading position in the industry, but also showcases a standout example of British export success, putting the UK at the forefront of social impact measurement on the global stage.
With a strong demand for transparent and accountable reporting, and an increasingly mature social value market, organisations are looking for practical, credible ways to demonstrate impact at scale. The UK, widely recognised for its early leadership in this space, is uniquely placed to guide the next phase of global development in social value measurement.
Thrive has a strong UK track record, having helped shape the wider social impact measurement landscape for many years, in close alignment with government priorities and procurement standards. The company has invested over two years and significant resources to develop its international methodology, demonstrating its commitment to credible, tested solutions that meet the real needs of businesses and society alike.
The valuation method assigns indicative financial ‘proxy’ values to outcomes such as job creation, inclusive hiring, workforce development, and community investment, enabling organisations to quantify their impact in terms of both economic and societal value. Powered by a wide range of government data from across the globe the proxies are anchored in globally trusted standards, enhancing corporate ESG strategies with clearer, more consistent, and actionable insights.
Key industries set to lead the adoption of the new proxies include infrastructure, professional services, energy, and real estate – sectors where scalable, cross-border reporting is especially vital.
Beyond traditional reporting metrics, the platform supports a wide range of value-creating initiatives, from apprenticeships and upskilling programmes to wellbeing, employability, and economic inclusion, seamlessly embedding across business functions to deliver long-term, measurable impact.
“As expectations grow for businesses to demonstrate not just profit but impact, the ability to measure and report that value consistently is critical,” said Neil Macdonald, CEO, Thrive. “This isn’t about exporting a UK model, but applying the same rigour and transparency developed in the UK to international operations, enabling organisations to combine commercial success with purpose.”
“This is a great opportunity for UK businesses to get involved and be part of this at an early stage,” said Christian Spence, Lead International Economist, Thrive. “It’s about ensuring your operations are future-proofed and aligned with the global shift towards transparent, accountable impact reporting.”
Thrive’s new international valuation methodology represents a bold step toward a more resilient, transparent, and accountable global business environment, delivering tools that help organisations do good business, drive meaningful change, and lead the future of ESG reporting with credibility and confidence.
