Our Impact
theory of change - impact themes - reports
Our Theory of Change
The problem
Our world is faced with major environmental challenges: soil degradation, biodiversity collapse, water stress and climate emergency. Conventional farming and forestry are major contributors to these problems.
The solution
There are proven ecological approaches that can grow the food and materials we need while restoring soils, preserving water, adding biodiversity and sequestering carbon. By partnering with skilled farmers and foresters, SLM is helping scale up these ecological practices across more land.
Zooming into Agriculture
Key Practices of Regenerative Agriculture
Cover Crops
Utilise cover crops to support soil health, carbon capture and biodiversity.
No / Min Tillage
Reduce soil disturbance to protect soil structure and boost soil carbon storage.
Integrate Livestock
Integrate grazing into crop rotations to upcycle nutrients, suppress weeds and enhance soil carbon sequestration.
Plant Hedges & Trees
Plant native hedges and trees for biodiversity and carbon credits, and plant commercial tree species for carbon and timber revenue.
Holistic Grazing
Develop fencing and water to allow controlled grazing with larger herds in smaller paddocks over shorter periods of time.
Substitute Inputs
Reduce synthetic fertilisers and pesticides, apply biological soil amendments, and reduce usage of antibiotics.
Diversify
Diversify within the property and through time — crop rotations, diverse livestock.
Perennial Grass
Establish and promote perennial and diverse grassland systems.
Our Five Impact Themes
Through our strategies, we seek to deliver positive impact across five key impact themes.
Climate
Turn landscapes into carbon sinks and increase resilience to climate extremes.
Biodiversity
Improve species diversity on farms and in forests, across productive and non-productive areas.
Soil Health
Reverse land degradation and build healthy living soils.
Water
Increase water use efficiency and reduce pollution of waterways.
Communities
Revitalize rural communities while growing safe healthy products for consumers.
Our Impact Reports
This report covers 100% of SLM Partners' investment activities, as of December 2025.
2025 Case Study
US Midwest Organic Farmland
SLM Partners exits its pilot programme in US Midwest Organic farming, delivering environmental and financial returns.
This report covers 100% of SLM Partners' investment activities, as of December 2024.
2024 Case Study
Garrawin Station, New South Wales
Over a decade of data on holistic planned grazing delivering cattle production and large-scale carbon sequestration.
This report covers 100% of SLM Partners' investment activities, as of December 2023.
2023 Case Study
Meet our stakeholders
Interviews with our forestry partners in Ireland and one of our permanent crop farming partners in California.
This report covers 100% of SLM Partners' investment activities, as of December 2022.
This report covers 100% of SLM Partners' investment activities, as of December 2021.
