Outputs are not outcomes
Participants, volunteer hours, trees planted or kilograms collected describe activity. Outcomes ask what changed for people, practice, nature or place, over what period and with what evidence.
Good CSR evidence distinguishes what happened from what changed—and keeps the method proportionate to the decision and claim.
Participants, volunteer hours, trees planted or kilograms collected describe activity. Outcomes ask what changed for people, practice, nature or place, over what period and with what evidence.
A bounded initiative may need a simple baseline, participation evidence, one or two outcome indicators and follow-up. Larger or higher-risk claims may require formal evaluation.
Regenera can design indicators, collection methods and evidence packs. SROI, formal evaluation, ESG assurance, ecological verification or other independent assurance may require specialist third parties.
A useful indicator connects to the intended change, has a credible collection method and helps someone make a decision. Activity counts alone are rarely enough.
When stakes, claims, regulation, investment decisions or conflicts of interest require a level of independence beyond the implementing team.
Bring one practical challenge. We will help identify a proportionate starting point.
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