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Exploring nature impacts and dependencies: A field guide to eight key sectors
This field guide helps investors identify and assess nature-related impacts and dependencies across eight key sectors. It provides sector-specific insights and strategies for integrating nature considerations into investment decisions.
Aqueduct Country Risk Rating
This spatial tool shows countries and provinces' average exposure to six of the Aqueduct 3.0's water risk indicators: baseline water stress, riverine flood risk, and drought risk.
Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas
Aqueduct's global water risk mapping tool helps companies, investors, governments, and other users understand where and how water risks and opportunities are emerging worldwide. The Atlas uses a robust, peer reviewed methodology and the best-available data to create high-resolution, customizable global maps of water risk.
CDP Water Watch Impact Index
The CDP's water watch impact index tool makes a qualitative assessment of impact on freshwater resources at different stages of the value chain, based on independent and trusted academic, scientific and industry-recognized sources. Its focus on environmental impact distinguishes it from tools that measure business risks posed by water.
TNFD Tool Catalogue
Building on insights from the nature-related data catalyst, the TNFD has created a beta version of an online searchable Tools Catalogue, providing an overview of tools that organisations can use to apply to each phase of the LEAP approach. The catalogue will be continually updated.
Investor water toolkit
Published by Ceres, this is a first ever comprehensive resource to evaluate and act on water risks in investment portfolios. This how to guide includes links to resources, databases, case studies and other tools for all investors to use.
Net Environmental Contribution (NEC) metric
This tool measures the environmental impact of economic activity, company, or sector, to deliver a net contribution value on -100% to +100% scale, using physical data from across the value chain. It can be applied at company, portfolio, index, product/source levels. Includes qualitative and quantitative criteria on biodiversity.
SBTN sector materiality tool
The aim of the Sectoral Materiality Tool is to help users carry out a first screening of what types of environmental impact are potentially materially relevant to their sector and their company's activities, as part of Step 1a of the SBTN guidance.
Eora global supply chain database
EORA is a global supply chain database that consists of a multi-region input output table (MIRO) model that provides a time series of high-resolution IO tables with matching environmental and social satellite accounts for 190 countries. EORA has particularly high granularity for Australia, whereas EXIOBASE is ideal for the European context.
Adapt now: A global call for leadership on climate resilience
The report highlights the urgent need for global climate adaptation. It presents evidence and solutions across key sectors—food, water, infrastructure, cities, and finance—emphasising economic benefits, social equity, and environmental preservation. This call to action seeks transformative planning, finance mobilisation, and inclusive leadership for a resilient future.
Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) forest and water risk scores
The CDP Scores page provides access to the latest environmental performance assessments of companies and cities. It features the A Lists, highlighting leaders in environmental transparency and action. Users can view detailed scores and responses to understand entities' environmental strategies and progress.
Finance sector supplement to the Natural Capital Protocol: Case study for BNP Paribas Asset Management
This case study explores the application of the Natural Capital Protocol in BNP Paribas Asset Management, providing investors with a practical framework for incorporating natural capital considerations into investment decision-making processes. It highlights methodologies for assessing natural capital dependencies and impacts, enabling more sustainable investment practices.
The Good Food Institute (GFI)
Good Food Institute (GFI) is a nonprofit think tank advancing plant-based, cultivated, and fermentation-derived proteins to create a sustainable, secure, and just global food system. By promoting alternative proteins, GFI aims to reduce environmental impact, enhance global health, and improve food security.
Asian cropportunities: Supplying raw materials for plant-based meat
This report highlights Asia's potential to supply raw materials for the plant-based meat industry. Key ingredients such as soy, wheat, and alternative crops like konjac and jackfruit are evaluated for their nutritional, environmental, and economic potential in Asian markets. The report suggests ways Asian countries can leverage local crops and production capacities to meet growing demand, boosting food security and supporting sustainable agricultural practices.
Race to Zero
Race to Zero is a global campaign led by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) aimed at mobilising businesses, cities, and regions to achieve net-zero emissions. By fostering collaboration and commitment, it accelerates the transition to a sustainable, resilient economy and encourages effective climate action worldwide.
WWF water risk filter
The WWF Water Risk Filter is an online tool that helps businesses and investors assess, understand, and respond to water-related risks globally. It offers comprehensive data, including customised risk assessments and mitigation strategies, enabling informed decision-making to manage water risks effectively.