Bansk Beauty Hair Care: Developing Methodology for Quantifying the Benefits of Regenerative Agriculture

Abstract

Course Code: ENR/AEDE 4567This report develops a methodology for assigning monetary value to Bansk Group’s investment in regenerative agriculture through the sourcing of East African shea butter. Bansk, a consumer-focused private investment firm of beauty brands Amika, Eva NYC, and Ethique, sources shea from a Ugandan farm employing regenerative practices in partnership with the NGO Forested. To quantify the environmental and social benefits of this investment, we identified four key attributes: carbon sequestration, soil health, pollination, and community development. We selected relevant and feasible indicators were to measure each attribute. Using these indicators, we created input and output tables that allow Bansk to estimate the value created by their investment. This methodology provides a replicable framework for future valuation of climate investments, helping Bansk better demonstrate ESG outcomes, support investment decision-making, and enhance its sustainability portfolio.Academic Major: Environment, Economy, Development, and SustainabilityAcademic Major: Sustainable Agricultur