Biodiversity Credits

Biodiversity credits are negotiable certificates that attest to and quantify positive achievements in biodiversity protection. Find out how to integrate them within your environmental strategy with XNatura.

What is a biodiversity credit?

A biodiversity credit is a certification that attests to and quantifies the improvement in biodiversity in a specific area. This improvement must be evidence-based, durable and additional to what would have occurred in the absence of the specific intervention. One biodiversity credit corresponds to the equivalent of 0.1 hectare (1,000 m²) of full ecological regeneration. Biodiversity credits must meet strict criteria to ensure a real, measurable and lasting impact.

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Biodiversity credits must be measurable through reliable scientific methodologies. This means using specific indicators such as Mean Species Abundance (MSA), to measure the positive impact on biodiversity.

How to integrate biodiversity credits into your company's environmental strategy

Biodiversity credits are an opportunity for companies to actively contribute to the conservation and restoration of ecosystems and to align themselves with international regulations and standards.

CSRD Directive

The CSRD requires companies to provide detailed information on environmental impacts, including actions to protect biodiversity. The purchase of biodiversity credits can be used as a compensation measure and to demonstrate a concrete commitment to protecting ecosystems, thus aligning with the requirements of transparency and environmental responsibility.

TNFD Framework

The TNFD framework provides guidelines for assessing, managing and disclosing the risks and opportunities associated with biodiversity loss. By purchasing biodiversity credits, companies can reduce the risk associated with ecosystem destruction by offsetting the impacts and mitigating the financial risks associated with the loss of natural capital.

SBTN Framework

The Science Based Targets for Nature (SBTN) provides companies with guidelines for setting concrete, scientifically sound targets for nature protection. Purchasing biodiversity credits can help companies meet these targets, offset impacts and align with global science-based approaches to biodiversity conservation.

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The process of generating Biodiversity Credits

Biodiversity credits are generated through a process that involves a series of well-defined steps. Each credit, certified and tracked, can be used by companies to offset their impacts and integrated into their biodiversity strategy.

Each biodiversity credit originates from a certified project. Project developers assess the area, define biodiversity improvement activities and obtain initial third-party validation to ensure scientific soundness.

Assessment and design

The implemented project is monitored to ensure that the interventions have a measurable positive impact. An independent body carries out an ex-post evaluation to ensure that the improvements are real and in line with the objectives.

Implementation and monitoring

Only after verification are the credits officially generated and certified with a unique code. The verification body ensures process transparency and prevents double counting events.

Issuing of credits

Companies use credits to offset their impact on biodiversity, integrate them into their environmental strategy and help achieve regeneration goals.

Use of credits

Why biodiversity credits are important

Biodiversity credits enable companies to make a concrete contribution to the conservation of ecosystems and the achievement of global biodiversity goals. They support commitments to the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) and the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) and mitigate risks related to biodiversity loss. They also generate a positive impact at the local level through conservation and restoration projects.

Main Causes
  • Land use,
  • Habitat degradation,
  • Pollution,
  • Invasive species,
  • Climate change,
  • Population growth
Solution
  • Immediate interventions to study and regenerate biodiversity in a targeted manner
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Why choose XNatura for Biodiversity Credits

XNatura is a strategic choice for companies looking to integrate biodiversity credits into their environmental strategy.

The only EU-funded company

XNatura is the only EU-funded company to develop biodiversity credits through a scalable and scientific framework.

Integration into corporate strategy

XNatura generates biodiversity credits through projects that are easily integrated into corporate strategies, making the process smooth and reducing operational complexity.

Continuous monitoring through technology

XNatura generates biodiversity credits from high quality projects, based on a scientific approach and continuously monitored using advanced technologies.

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Integration of Biodiversity Credits on XNatura

With XNatura, you can track every stage of the project, accessing detailed data and measurable KPIs directly from the platform. Thanks to continuous monitoring, you always have a clear view of the impact generated.

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With XNatura, the biodiversity credits generated are integrated into your corporate strategy, helping to offset impacts and align with sustainability goals.

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Each XNatura assessment and monitoring suite is based on standard and recognized protocols that help you understand the priority level of your sites in relation to nature, biodiversity, and climate.

Site PrioritizationIdentification of priority sites and assets on Biodiversity, Climate, and Nature
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Encore Impact and Dependencies Matrix
Water & Climate Risk
State of Biodiversity
Generic Climate Risk
Landslide and Erosion Risk
Key Biodiversity Areas
Urbanization and Demography
Double MaterialityIdentify your impacts and risks
IncludesSite Prioritizationplus
Impact Analysis E1-E5
Risk Analysis E1-E5
Double Materiality Matrix
Stakeholder Engagement Analysis
Materiality Benchmarking
Value Chain Analysis
Biodiversity & Nature StrategyTransition & Strategy plan for biodiversity and nature compliant with TNFD, SBTN, & GBF
IncludesDouble Materialityplus
Target Identification & Definition
Business Plan E-Strategy
Scenario Analysis

Why choose XNatura?

Develop a comprehensive assessment, monitoring and inventory of biodiversity, nature and climate with XNatura. We transform complex data into strategic insights for your business, measuring impacts, risks, dependencies and opportunities while ensuring compliance with ESRS standards.

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Nature expert supportXNatura ensures the support of a dedicated team of Climate & Biodiversity Experts, always ready to help you.
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Multi-site and multi-user managementXNatura allows you to monitor all your company's sites from a single platform.
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Compliance with European regulationsXNatura guarantees full compliance with ESRS standards, ensuring transparency and accuracy in your company's sustainability reporting.
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Reports ready for integration into your sustainability reportXNatura generates structured reports that can be integrated into your company's sustainability report.

White papers and practical guides

Dive deeper into key topics related to biodiversity, climate, nature, and compliance issues by downloading XNatura’s free resources: white papers, practical guides, and informative materials designed to support your business.

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