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Annual Impact Report  ·  2026
The earth kept score.

Verdant

Verdant engineers regenerative materials that displace petrochemical feedstocks across global supply chains. This report documents our measurable planetary and social impact in 2026 — numbers we are proud of, and numbers that hold us accountable.
1.4M
Tonnes CO₂ Avoided
98K
Tonnes Material Diverted
47
Supply-Chain Partners
12
Countries Active
Verdant Materials PBC  ·  Portland, Oregon  ·  Registered Benefit Corporation
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Our Mission

To make regenerative materials the default choice for every manufacturer on earth.

We believe the plastic and synthetic materials that pervade modern manufacturing do not have to be petrochemical by nature. Verdant develops bio-derived feedstocks — grown, harvested, and processed through closed-loop regenerative agriculture — that match or exceed the performance of conventional plastics, foams, and resins.
"We do not ask brands to compromise on performance or price. We make the sustainable choice the obvious one."
— Dr. Amara Osei, Founder & CEO
Founded
2019
Portland, Oregon · Registered PBC
Core Technology
Mycelium & Algae-Derived Polymer Systems
12 active patents · 3 in review
Certifications
B Corp Certified (score: 147.3)
SBTi 1.5°C Aligned
ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Mgmt
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The Scale of the Problem

The materials economy is still built on petroleum.

450M
Tonnes of plastic
produced annually
Less than 9% is recycled globally. The remainder is landfilled, incinerated, or leaks into ecosystems.
9% recycled rate — global average
8%
Global CO₂ emissions
from materials
The materials sector is the third-largest source of industrial emissions, behind energy and transport — and the least regulated.
Projected to reach 12% by 2035
$22T
Value of global
materials market by 2030
Of which less than 2% is currently served by bio-based or regenerative alternatives. The transition window is now.
2% bio-based penetration today
The IPCC's 1.5°C scenario requires a 68% reduction in materials-related emissions by 2040. At current trajectory, the sector is on course for an increase. Verdant exists to reverse that trajectory.
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Our Impact — 2026
1.4M
tonnes of CO₂ avoided
Measured against the fossil-material baseline each Verdant product displaces — verified by DNV GL under ISO 14064-2. Equivalent to removing 310,000 cars from the road for a full year.
↑ 84% year-over-year
98K
Tonnes material
diverted from landfill
+112% YoY
47
Supply-chain brand
partners active
+19 new in 2026
2,840
Smallholder farms
in partner network
+640 new farms
12
Countries with
active programs
+4 new markets
All impact metrics independently verified by DNV GL and cross-referenced against GHG Protocol Product Standard.
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Emissions Avoided by Material Category

What we displaced — and how we measure it.

Mycelium Packaging Composite
614K t
Algae-Based Industrial Resins
388K t
Hemp-Fibre Structural Panels
218K t
Agricultural Waste Foam
180K t
Methodology note: Avoided emissions are calculated as the difference between the lifecycle GHG intensity of each Verdant product and its nearest incumbent petroleum-derived substitute, multiplied by volume sold. Third-party verified annually.
Revenue by Material Type — 2026
100%
Regenerative
Mycelium 44%
Algae Resins 28%
Hemp Fibre 17%
Ag-Foam 11%
Scope 3 reduction for partners
avg 34%
Brand partners using Verdant materials report an average 34% reduction in their Scope 3 materials procurement emissions — the largest single lever available to most consumer goods companies.
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Regenerative Agriculture Program

Soil is our
most critical material.

Every Verdant feedstock is cultivated through farming systems that rebuild soil organic carbon, reduce synthetic inputs, and restore watershed health. Our agricultural network spans 2,840 smallholder farms across 8 countries — each operating under the Verdant Regenerative Standard (VRS 2.0), co-developed with the Rodale Institute.
Soil Carbon Sequestered
82,400 t CO₂e
Verified via Verra VCS Methodology VM0042
Water Savings
4.2B litres
vs. conventional cotton and petroleum cultivation baselines
Partner Farm Countries — 2026
Ghana & Côte d'Ivoire
940 farms
Indonesia & Philippines
720 farms
Mexico & Colombia
680 farms
India (Rajasthan & UP)
340 farms
US Pacific Northwest
160 farms
Average farm income increase across network: +38% vs. prior 3-year average. Verdant pays a 22% above-market premium for regeneratively certified biomass.
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Circular Economy & End-of-Life
Take-Back &
Regrind Loop
Post-use Verdant products are collected, shredded, and reprocessed into second-generation pellets at 85–92% material recovery rates — well above industry average of 63%.
32,400 t
Returned & reprocessed in 2026
Compostable Product
Programme
48% of our packaging volume is certified home-compostable (TÜV Austria OK Compost HOME). These products return to soil within 26 weeks with no microplastic residue.
48%
Of packaging volume compostable
No Microplastic
Guarantee
Independent testing confirms zero microplastic shedding from all Verdant product lines under standard use conditions. Petrochemical plastics shed an estimated 8.3g per item annually.
0 g
Microplastic shedding — all products
2026 Circular Economy Progress
Products at end-of-life recovered
61%
Packaging by mass — bio-based
88%
Operations powered by renewables
94%
2026 Target
70%
End-of-life recovery rate — on track for Q4 close
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Social & Community Impact

People and planet — inseparable.

14,200
Smallholder Livelihoods Supported
Across 2,840 farm families. Average income lift of 38%, with fair-trade premiums paid directly to growers, not through intermediaries.
78% of farms led by women or women cooperatives
$18.4M
Fair-Trade Premium Paid — 2026
Above-market premium paid directly to regenerative growers. $4.2M of that reinvested into community infrastructure — water, schools, health clinics.
22% above market rate guaranteed minimum
960
Farmers Trained in Regenerative Practices
Via our Verdant Field School programme, delivered in partnership with local agricultural universities across Ghana, Indonesia, and Mexico.
312
Verdant Employees — 68% Women
Living wage policy across all geographies. 94% employee engagement score (Gallup Q12). 4.8/5 Glassdoor rating.
68% women across global workforce
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2027 Commitments

Higher targets.
Same accountability.

Our 2027 goals are set against verified 2026 baselines and reviewed by an independent Impact Advisory Board including members from WWF, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, and the Rocky Mountain Institute.
All targets publicly registered with the Science Based Targets initiative and filed with our SEC annual benefit report.
Commitment
2026 Actual
2027 Target
CO₂ avoided (million tonnes)
1.4M
2.5M
Materials diverted from landfill
98K t
180K t
Partner brand supply chains
47
80
Smallholder farm network
2,840
4,200
End-of-life product recovery
61%
80%
Operations on renewable energy
94%
100%
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Join Us
The regenerative economy is not a future ambition.

It starts here.

Become a Supply Partner
Transition your materials procurement to regenerative sources. We handle qualification, logistics, and Scope 3 reporting.
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Join the Farm Network
Growers adopting regenerative practices receive Verdant certification, guaranteed offtake contracts, and above-market premiums.
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Invest in Verdant
Series B currently open. Contact our investor relations team for the full data room, audited financials, and impact model.
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All impact metrics independently verified by DNV GL · GHG Protocol compliant
Verdant Materials PBC · Registered Benefit Corporation · Oregon 2019
This report covers fiscal year January–December 2026