Theory of Change: Building the Inclusive Carbon Economy
The transition to a low‑carbon economy is unfolding inside governance systems that still treat carbon, nature, and community impacts as externalities, not realities shaping every decision. Carbon‑driven disruptions to health, land, and livelihoods are already creating systemic risk across supply chains, labour markets, and local economies.

The problem
Most organizations manage sustainability as a narrow compliance task. This keeps carbon realities and nature‑related risks invisible in the places where capital, procurement, and strategy decisions actually get made. People closest to these impacts — staff, contractors, and affected communities — rarely have a meaningful role or rights‑based voice in those decisions, which erodes trust and hides compounding risk.

Invisible IMPACTs remain central to this change. All fees are reinvested into Invisible IMPACTs. These studies focus on overlooked social, ecological, and cultural dimensions that amplify risk when ignored—and create regenerative opportunities when governed.

Founder Bio
Andrew Bacchus is a sustainability strategist in Toronto with deep experience in international economic development and climate research & sustainability innovation over 10+ years. He began his career working on international development projects and municipal economic strategies to scale innovation, expand global markets, and diversify and strengthen economic sectors. Andrew holds a Master’s in Applied Environmental Studies and a post-graduate certificate in Sustainable Business Management. He is a Climate Drift Fellow (San Francisco), recognized as a Climate Action Champion by the City of Toronto, and actively contributes to global sustainability networks, including the Planetary Health Alliance. Currently, he is training as an EN-ROADS Climate Ambassador, bringing systems modeling expertise to decision-makers, as well as accelerating with Sam Ibrahim Centre for Inclusive Excellence in Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Leadership

SPECIALIZATIONS

INDUSTRIAL DECARBONIZATION THEORY & PRACTICE
2012-2025

SYSTEMS OF ENVIRONMENTAL ACCOUNTING
2025

SUSTAINABILITY SCENARIOS & FUTURE STATE
2024-25

POLITICAL ECOLOGY & CONSERVATION
2009-2012

TECHNOLOGY READINESS LEVELS & CLIMATE
2015-2025

OPEN DATA ANALYSIS
2025