The Impact Visualiser is an online tool developed by Regen Melbourne, a network of organisations and individuals exploring regenerative economic models based on the Doughnut Economics framework. The tool is part of Regen Melbourne’s broader effort to localise and apply Doughnut Economics to Melbourne’s social and ecological context.

The primary function of the tool is to help users assess the potential impact of an initiative or project across various dimensions of the Doughnut framework. These dimensions include both the social foundation (e.g., health, education, equity) and the ecological ceiling (e.g., climate, biodiversity, land use). It uses a qualitative scoring system that allows users to reflect on how a particular activity might influence these domains. The tool then visualises the results on a radar chart and provides the option to download the outputs as a PDF or image.

The target audience for the Impact Visualiser includes community groups, policy professionals, researchers, local governments, and businesses that wish to align their work with regenerative and sustainable development principles. It is designed to be accessible for a wide range of users, including those without technical backgrounds.

For finance professionals, particularly those involved in impact investing, ESG analysis, or sustainability reporting, the tool offers a structured approach to evaluating non-financial impacts. It supports preliminary impact assessments and stakeholder engagement by offering a shared language and visual framework. The tool is also relevant to professionals developing sustainability-linked financial instruments, enabling early-stage exploration of a project’s alignment with social and ecological goals.

While it is not a financial modelling tool, the Impact Visualiser complements traditional financial analysis by helping identify qualitative risks and opportunities related to environmental and social outcomes. This may support due diligence, strategic planning, and reporting aligned with international frameworks such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) or integrated reporting standards.

Overall, the Impact Visualiser provides a practical entry point for integrating regenerative thinking into financial and investment decision-making processes.