We are a mission-driven organization focused on improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide. Key to advancing this mission is the ability to systematically measure the broad impacts we generate across our diverse portfolio.
We define Abt Mission Impact as changes for people, organizations, systems, and the planet that promote progress towards our Mission.
Our definition includes several dimensions that prioritize impacts that are purposive, meaningful, and sustainable. These dimensions leverage and expand upon impact management norms and best practices generated through extensive global stakeholder consultations, such as those led by Impact Management Project’s Community of Practice. These dimensions drive us to answer the most important questions.
We recognize that impact is complex. The pathways leading to Mission Impact are interconnected, dynamic, and embedded within local and global contexts. At Abt Global, we adopt a systems perspective to capture these dynamics and to better understand when, how, and under what circumstances we generate mission impact. We also acknowledge that the degree to which impact is meaningful can vary and we aim to create impact that is important for those who experience it. This involves a commitment to how we engage in our communities and conduct our work.
We advance our mission and create impact through:
- Our Work—the services and solutions we offer our clients
- Our People and Operations—how we operate our company
- Our Communities—the way we engage with communities in which we operate.
Across each pathway, we operationalize our mission through mission impact goals to measurably distill our impact around the world:
- Good Health
- Economic Security
- Effective Governance
- Thriving Environment
In addition to reporting on our own mission impact goals, we adhere to international frameworks such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and remain committed to advancing other global goals.
Our 2025 Mission Impact Report spans multiple time frames depending on the topic in focus. This includes the 2024 calendar year, Abt’s 2025 fiscal year (April 2024 to March 2025), and our clients’ respective fiscal year designations. For certain project highlights in Our Work, we include cumulative results that are inclusive of several years of data, when appropriate. All relevant timeframes are noted throughout the report.
RETURN TO IMPACT REPORT: 2025 Mission Impact Report
READ LAST YEAR’S IMPACT REPORT: 2024 Mission Impact Report
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