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Why Nature-Positive Strategies Are Essential for Business Progress

Achieving meaningful and sustainable economic and environmental progress is one of the defining challenges of our time. However, efforts often focus narrowly on emissions reduction, overlooking the interdependent relationship between our ecosystems, planetary thresholds, societal and economic well-being. To address the root of the problem, businesses must embrace a nature-positive approach.

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This is where EES.earth will make an enduring difference, providing organisations with a clear path to identify and manage their nature-related responsibilities, dependencies and impacts.

Despite growing awareness, most businesses fall into one of three categories when it comes to being nature-positive:

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  1. Leaders, actively incorporating decarbonisation and biodiversity strategies.

  2. Transitioning, aware of the need but lacking tools to act.

  3. Lagging, unaware of their dependencies on natural systems or the risks posed by inaction.

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The journey to becoming nature-positive can feel daunting for the latter two. They often lack reliable data, actionable insights, and a clear framework to integrate nature-related risks and opportunities into their strategic plans.

The Current Challenge for Businesses

EES.earth
A Pathway to Success

EES.earth simplifies the journey by aligning business strategies with the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and Planetary Boundaries in an intuitive and easy-to-use platform.

 

Visualising Dependencies

 

Our platform uses geospatial tools to map your organisation’s reliance on critical natural systems—such as freshwater, forests, and biodiversity.

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Identifying Risks and Opportunities

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We provide actionable insights to uncover risks, such as supply chain vulnerabilities or resource constraints, while identifying opportunities like biodiversity credits or renewable energy transitions.

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Ensuring Compliance

 

With the growing momentum behind increasing stakeholder expectations and a rapidly evolving regulatory environment, EES.earth ensures you are prepared to meet disclosure requirements and stay ahead of regulations.

 

Driving Real Impact

 

Over the long term, our focus goes beyond compliance to empower businesses to restore ecosystems, reduce environmental footprints, and build long-term resilience.

As global awareness of environmental challenges grows, businesses face increasing expectations to account for their impact and dependencies on natural systems.


The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) provides a comprehensive framework to help organisations assess, manage, and disclose nature-related risks and opportunities. It serves as a vital complement to the Planetary Boundaries Framework, offering businesses a structured approach to integrate nature-positive strategies into decision-making and reporting processes.

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The TNFD framework focuses on four core areas of disclosure:

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  1. Governance: How nature-related risks and opportunities are integrated into the organisation’s oversight and decision-making processes.

  2. Strategy: The impact of nature-related dependencies on business strategy, financial planning, and resilience.

  3. Risk Management: The processes used to identify, assess, and manage nature-related risks.

  4. Metrics and Targets: The indicators and objectives set to monitor and manage nature-related performance.

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To help organisations operationalise its principles,
the TNFD has introduced the LEAP process, a structured pathway for assessing nature-related risks and opportunities:

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  1. Locate: Identify where your organisation interacts with nature and determine high-priority locations.

  2. Evaluate: Understand dependencies, impacts, and risks across your value chain.

  3. Assess: Analyse risks and opportunities to guide decision-making.

  4. Prepare: Develop and implement strategies, metrics, and targets to address nature-related priorities.

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At EES.earth, we're guided by the TNFD framework and LEAP process to help organisations navigate the complexities of nature-related disclosures.

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By leveraging the TNFD’s actionable structure with insights from Planetary Boundaries, we provide businesses with the clarity and confidence to act.

Introducing the TNFD
A Framework for Managing Nature-Related Risks

Introducing Planetary Boundaries
A Framework for Understanding our Impact

The Planetary Boundaries identify nine critical Earth systems that define the “safe operating space” for humanity. Developed by leading scientists, this framework offers a science-based backdrop for understanding the complex interdependencies between human activity and Earth’s natural systems.

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At EES.earth we believe this framework can be a guiding tool for businesses seeking to align their operations with global sustainability goals but are unsure where to start. Whether you’re an organisation just beginning to understand your environmental footprint or an eco-conscious business aiming for precise alignment with Earth’s boundaries, the Planetary Boundaries provide a powerful backdrop to understanding our impact.

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The Nine Planetary Boundaries:

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  1. Climate Change: Stabilising atmospheric COâ‚‚ levels and radiative forcing.

  2. Biosphere Integrity: Protecting genetic diversity and ecosystem functions.

  3. Land-System Change: Preserving natural habitats and limiting deforestation.

  4. Freshwater Use: Managing water withdrawals and maintaining hydrological cycles.

  5. Biogeochemical Flows: Addressing excess nitrogen and phosphorus from fertilisers.

  6. Novel Entities: Controlling synthetic chemicals, plastics, and pollutants.

  7. Ocean Acidification: Mitigating COâ‚‚ impacts on marine ecosystems.

  8. Atmospheric Aerosol Loading: Limiting particulate matter’s effects on health and climate.

  9. Stratospheric Ozone Depletion: Sustaining ozone recovery under global agreements.

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The Planetary Boundaries Framework provides a global, science-based structure for understanding Earth’s critical systems and the thresholds that sustain human well-being.

 

EES.earth offers a practical tool to identify immediate risks, issues, and opportunities for businesses operating within these boundaries.

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This alignment ensures that businesses can address specific challenges in their operations and value chains while contributing to broader planetary goals. Below is a synthesis of how the matrix aligns with each planetary boundary, bridging the theoretical framework with actionable insights:

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Climate Change

 

Planetary Boundary: Keeping atmospheric COâ‚‚ below 350 ppm [parts per million] and radiative forcing below +1.0 W/m² [watts per square metre].

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  • Risks: Carbon emissions from operations and supply chains; increased regulatory pressures on carbon-intensive industries.

  • Issues: Energy use, transportation emissions, and fossil fuel reliance.

  • Opportunities: Shift to renewable energy, energy efficiency improvements, and carbon credits.

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Biosphere Integrity

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Planetary Boundary: Protecting genetic diversity (species extinction rates <10 E/MSY [extinctions per million species years]) and ecosystem functionality (human appropriation of net primary production <10%).

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  • Risks: Deforestation, habitat destruction, and biodiversity loss linked to sourcing and production.

  • Issues: Raw material extraction, agricultural expansion, and supply chain degradation.

  • Opportunities: Investments in biodiversity credits, regenerative agriculture, and nature-based solutions like reforestation.

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Land-System Change

 

Planetary Boundary: Retaining at least 75% of forest cover globally.

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  • Risks: Land degradation and conversion for industrial or agricultural use.

  • Issues: Over-reliance on monoculture systems and unsustainable land use.

  • Opportunities: Adopting sustainable land-use practices and reducing deforestation in supply chains.

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Freshwater Use

 

Planetary Boundary: Ensuring sustainable withdrawals to preserve hydrological cycles.

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  • Risks: Water scarcity, localised pollution, and over-reliance on critical freshwater sources.

  • Issues: Contaminants from production, inefficient irrigation, and excessive use in industrial processes.

  • Opportunities: Water recycling technologies, sustainable water management practices, and watershed restoration.

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Biogeochemical Flows

 

Planetary Boundary: Limiting nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) flows to 62 Tg [terragram] N/year and 11 Tg P/year to reduce ecosystem eutrophication.

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  • Risks: Excessive fertiliser use leading to waterway pollution and soil degradation.

  • Issues: Agricultural run-off, waste management inefficiencies, and localised eutrophication.

  • Opportunities: Precision farming, sustainable fertiliser application, and nutrient recovery systems.

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Novel Entities

 

Planetary Boundary: Reducing the release of synthetic chemicals, plastics, and persistent pollutants.

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  • Risks: Accumulation of microplastics, chemical pollutants, and hazardous waste in ecosystems.

  • Issues: Inefficient waste disposal, chemical-heavy processes, and lack of circular practices.

  • Opportunities: Circular economy models, bioplastics, and stricter supply chain screening.

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Ocean Acidification

 

Planetary Boundary: Maintaining carbonate ion concentration in seawater above 80% of preindustrial levels.

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  • Risks: COâ‚‚ emissions driving ocean acidification, impacting fisheries and marine ecosystems.

  • Issues: Overfishing, coastal development, and marine pollution.

  • Opportunities: Sustainable fisheries management and investment in marine conservation projects.

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Atmospheric Aerosol Loading

 

Planetary Boundary: Limiting particulate matter emissions that affect climate and air quality.

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  • Risks: Regional air pollution from manufacturing, transportation, and industrial processes.

  • Issues: Emissions of sulphates, black carbon, and other aerosols.

  • Opportunities: Cleaner production technologies and compliance with emissions standards.

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Stratospheric Ozone Depletion

 

Planetary Boundary: Ensuring ozone concentrations remain within safe thresholds to protect ecosystems and human health.

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  • Risks: Chemical emissions (e.g., CFCs [chlorofulrocarbons]) harming the ozone layer.

  • Issues: Use of outdated refrigerants or products with ozone-depleting substances.

  • Opportunities: Transitioning to ozone-safe technologies and compliance with international agreements like the Montreal Protocol.

Aligning Frameworks
Nature-based Business Risks, Issues, and Opportunities

EES.earth
A Solution in Practice

EES.earth provides businesses with:

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  1. A Clear Starting Point: Helping organisations unfamiliar with environmental risks to identify their impact areas and prioritise actions.

  2. Actionable Insights: Offering solutions tailored to specific business sizes and sectors, from water management to biodiversity protection.

  3. Strategic Opportunities: Turning sustainability challenges into competitive advantages through innovation and compliance.

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