Impact Methodology
Measuring Real Impact
Our comprehensive framework for tracking, verifying, and reporting environmental and social outcomes in the Tana River Basin.
Core Principles
Verifiable Metrics
All impact claims are backed by verifiable data sources and third-party validation
Real-Time Tracking
Continuous monitoring and reporting of outcomes through IoT sensors and community reporting
Community Validation
Local communities participate in impact verification and outcome assessment
Blockchain Immutability
All impact data is recorded on blockchain for permanent, tamper-proof records
Impact Categories
Water Access & Quality
Clean water delivery and infrastructure development
Primary Metrics
- • Liters of clean water delivered
- • Number of people served
- • Water quality test results
- • Infrastructure uptime
Verification Methods
- • IoT flow sensors
- • Water quality testing
- • Community reporting
- • Third-party audits
Reporting Frequency
- • Real-time flow data
- • Daily usage reports
- • Weekly quality tests
- • Monthly impact summaries
Environmental Restoration
Reforestation and ecosystem rehabilitation projects
Primary Metrics
- • Trees planted and surviving
- • Carbon sequestration estimates
- • Biodiversity indicators
- • Soil health improvements
Verification Methods
- • Satellite imagery analysis
- • Ground surveys
- • Drone monitoring
- • Scientific assessments
Reporting Frequency
- • Monthly growth tracking
- • Quarterly survival rates
- • Annual carbon assessments
- • Bi-annual biodiversity surveys
Community Development
Economic empowerment and social infrastructure projects
Primary Metrics
- • Jobs created
- • Income improvements
- • Skills training completed
- • Infrastructure built
Verification Methods
- • Community surveys
- • Economic assessments
- • Training certifications
- • Infrastructure inspections
Reporting Frequency
- • Monthly progress updates
- • Quarterly economic surveys
- • Annual impact assessments
- • Continuous feedback collection
Verification Process
1
Data Collection
Automated sensors, community reporting, and third-party assessments collect impact data
2
Community Validation
Local community members review and validate impact claims through democratic processes
3
Third-Party Verification
Independent auditors and scientific institutions verify impact claims and methodologies
4
Blockchain Recording
Verified impact data is permanently recorded on blockchain for transparency and immutability
Standards & Compliance
International Standards
- UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
- Impact Management Project (IMP)
- Social Return on Investment (SROI)
Certification Bodies
- B Corp Certification
- Gold Standard for Global Goals
- Verified Carbon Standard (VCS)
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management