Innovations Fund project portfolio
Since 2016, The ISEAL Innovations Fund has awarded grants for over 100 projects across diverse geographies and sectors that strengthen the effectiveness of sustainability systems against critical sustainability challenges. Explore these projects below, and access outputs and learnings.
Frameworks for recognition: Unlocking certified flows across sustainability systems
Establishes Forest Stewardship Council as a pilot platform to explore recognition of certified non-forest bio-based fibres (NFBFs), developing more connected, adaptive certification infrastructure (September 2025 - September 2027).
Enhancing accuracy and integrity of first mile traceability data through digitalisation and process innovation
Better Cotton are addressing the core challenges of first mile traceability, developing a streamlined digital system with benefits for smallholders and intermediaries alike (August 2025 - July 2027).
Nature data that can meet the needs of VSS, Governments and Indigenous Peoples
Accounting for Nature are integrating Indigenous knowledge and ecological data through their environmental accounting platform, strengthening alignment between sustainability systems and stakeholders in mine rehabilitation (September 2025 – August 2027).
A regenerative incentives system for smallholders
This project is developing and piloting a Regenerative Incentives System that supports cotton and soy farmers in India to transition to Regenerative Agriculture. This will address the unique constraints smallholders...
STEPPE Project: Supporting Traditional Ecological Practices for Pastoralist Engagement
Sustainable Fibre Alliance's STEPPE project acknowledges the millennia of interactions between people and their livestock across rangelands, which has resulted in complex socio-ecological systems, and will explore the role that...
Effective stakeholder engagement in remote auditing
Global Sustainable Tourism Council are developing guidelines for remote audits, drawing on best practices and stakeholder feedback (February – August 2025).
Using spatial data to inform nature strategies
Textile Exchange are developing a roadmap to empower farmers through geospatial data to engage with nature-focused targets, promoting positive biodiversity outcomes in supply chains (February – August 2025).
Enabling better application of risk-based approaches
Preferred by Nature will streamline risk assessment data and sustainability benchmarks to improve the impact of its certification, inform decision-making, and foster effective data-sharing practices (February – August 2025)
Continuous learning for auditors on due diligence requirements
Between February to August 2025, Global Standard (GOTS) developed and delivered a targeted training program for auditors focused on due diligence requirements aligned with international frameworks.
Strengthening data foundations for credible claims and decision-making
Global Coffee Platform are building on past work to develop its data management capabilities (February - August 2025). A strong data system is crucial to demonstrate impact to stakeholders, including...
