This canvas is a practical tool for developing a clear Theory of Change for your venture while integrating a strong focus on climate action. It blends the I(A)OOI model (Input, Activity, Output, Outcome, Impact) with a dedicated climate lens, helping you understand how your work creates value, reduces emissions, and contributes to long-term systemic change.
It supports you in moving from what you do → what changes → the impact you aim to create.
How you can use it
Use the canvas to:
Define the problem and clarify your solution
Map your inputs, actions, outputs, outcomes, and impact
Identify where your venture influences Scopes 1, 2, and 3
Create SMART goals to make progress measurable
Explore opportunities to strengthen your climate contribution
Guide team alignment, strategic decisions, or impact communication
Complete it individually or as a team.
It works well in accelerator programmes, workshops, and strategy sessions — and as a living document that evolves over time.
Who can best use it
This canvas is ideal for:
Impact entrepreneurs and circular innovators
Sustainability-driven SMEs and start-ups
Social enterprises and non-profits
Consultants and facilitators supporting impact or climate work
Teams preparing for reporting or climate alignment (e.g. CSRD, net-zero roadmaps)
Accelerator and incubator participants designing scalable impact models
Anyone connecting business, impact, and climate action will benefit from this tool.
1. Do I need to know my entire impact model before starting?
No. Start with what you know — the canvas helps you reveal gaps, refine logic, and strengthen your impact story.
2. How deep should my climate analysis go?
Begin with Scopes 1, 2, and 3. Even simple insights are valuable. You can build depth over time.
3. What if my venture is early-stage and I don’t have data yet?
Use the canvas to map assumptions. These become your first hypotheses to test as you grow.
