ISEAL - Aligned Theory of Change Working Document

Version: Draft 1.0

🕊️ Purpose:

To establish a clear, credible, and impact-oriented Theory of Change (ToC) for PLNTmatter, aligned with ISEAL's Code of Good Practice, to guide our regenerative feedstock platform and sustainability initiatives.

 

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🔍 1. Vision & Long-Term Goals

PLNTmatter envisions a global materials economy built on regenerative, biodiversity-enhancing, and climate-positive feedstocks. Our long-term goals are to:

• Replace monoculture and forest-derived fibers with diverse, renewable agricultural residues.

• Improve soil health and biodiversity at scale.

• Empower farmers with circular, value-generating systems.

• Drive systemic change in the MMCF and paper/pulp industries.

 

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🔮 2. Theory of Change Model

Inputs:

• Proprietary IP for field-level pre-processing of non-homogenous monocot feedstocks.

• Partnerships with farmers, NGOs, manufacturers, and researchers.

• Technical, financial, and operational resources to deploy pilot and commercial-scale systems.

Activities:

• Deploy modular processing units at farm level.

• Train farmers and local operators in regenerative feedstock production.

• Conduct impact assessments on biodiversity, soil health, and emissions.

• Co-develop market pathways with fiber/pulp buyers.

Outputs:

• Regeneratively produced, pulp-compatible feedstocks.

• Diversified farm outputs with reduced burning/waste.

• Technical data and impact reports.

• Scalable sourcing and supply chain models.

Outcomes:

• Reduced reliance on forest- and monoculture-based inputs.

• Increased biodiversity and improved soil conditions.

• Higher farm incomes through new revenue channels.

• Stronger industrial uptake of sustainable feedstock alternatives.

Impact:

• A regenerative, resilient global fiber economy that restores ecosystems, supports farmers, and meets industrial scale requirements.

 

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🌍 3. Key Assumptions & Risks

• Farmers will adopt new crops if a reliable market and infrastructure are in place.

• Industrial partners are willing to integrate new feedstocks.

• Biodiversity and soil health will measurably improve through crop diversification and nutrient retention.

• Policy and consumer pressure will support shifts away from harmful forestry practices.

 

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📊 4. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)

Aligned with ISEAL guidance, PLNTmatter commits to:

• Annual impact evaluations using standardized biodiversity, soil, and carbon metrics.

• Farmer surveys and ecosystem data collection.

• Transparent reporting of outcomes and adjustments to the ToC.

• Continuous learning loops with stakeholders.

 

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🚑 5. Stakeholder Engagement

• Co-design with farmers, land stewards, and regional NGOs.

• Industry advisory input from manufacturers and supply chain partners.

• Scientific validation through university and third-party research institutions.

• Open channels for civil society and indigenous communities to contribute insights.

 

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🚀 6. Next Steps

• Finalize KPIs and metrics.

• Launch initial pilot with full MEL protocol.

• Establish formal advisory board.

• Draft first public impact report.