Impact is Something
Innovation has to Earn.
We look at impact through the same lens as adoption: technologies must work in real conditions before they can deliver meaningful outcomes.
We consider what can change, who may benefit and what evidence is available as companies develop and scale.
A Better Way to Grow.
More resilient businesses
Better productivity and greater resource efficiency can support stronger, more resilient operations.
Healthier natural resources
More efficient use of water and energy. Healthier soils and ecosystems that support long-term productivity.
Stronger communities
More reliable food production and opportunities for employment and participation across rural value chains.
How companies grow matters, too.
Our ESG lens considers how companies manage environmental, social and governance factors.
Our impact lens considers the outcomes their technologies can generate—and who benefits.
Measuring impact with IRIS+
Our impact measurement approach is guided by IRIS+, with indicators selected according to each company’s technology, business model and available data.
- 01Agricultural productivity
- 02Water efficiency
- 03Soil health
- 04Carbon capture & reduction
- 05Food security
- 06Energy efficiency
- 07Rural employment & inclusion
Relevant indicators are selected on a company-by-company basis. Not every investment addresses every impact area.