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ESG, sustainability & impact foundations · Core

Impact pathway

Also called: results chain

ELI5

The sequence connecting activities, outputs, outcomes and longer-term impact.

Used in conversation

“Can we separate the target for impact pathway from measured performance?”

Pitch context

You will see “Impact pathway” in sustainability reports, impact decks, climate plans and assurance materials when the discussion reaches esg, sustainability & impact foundations.

Why it matters: In esg, sustainability & impact foundations, the reporting boundary, method, period and evidence can materially change the claim.

Caution

State the reporting boundary, method, period and evidence; standards, regulation and assurance requirements vary.

Connected terms

  • Logic modelThe search label “results chain” can route to both entries.
  • Theory of changeThe search label “Impact pathway” can route to both entries.
Sources & evidence · 4

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.