About
NatureMetrics offers the world's first subscription service for biodiversity monitoring and nature impact reporting, combining cutting-edge eDNA technology with geospatial analysis, bioacoustics, and expert advisory services. The platform enables organizations to move from nature-related risk to business advantage by providing actionable biodiversity data across entire portfolios and landscapes. Core data collection capabilities include eDNA surveys that detect vertebrates, invertebrates, bacteria, and fungi; bioacoustic monitoring for birds and bats; and geospatial analysis delivering five key habitat metrics. These feed into an Ecosystem Intelligence Suite with tools for Ecosystem Insights (condition indices from site to portfolio), Habitat Insights (landscape monitoring), and Species Insights (automated species metrics pipelines). On the advisory side, NatureMetrics provides Nature Maturity Assessments, Nature-related Risk Assessments, Nature Strategy Design, Biodiversity Action Plans, and roadmaps to becoming nature positive. It also supports regulatory compliance with TNFD (Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures) and CSRD/ESRS 4 reporting frameworks. The platform serves sectors including mining, renewable energy, infrastructure and transport, oil and gas, consumer goods and agriculture, and conservation. A self-serve eDNA Shop allows organizations to order kits and analysis directly. With more than 600 clients across 110 countries, NatureMetrics is the go-to solution for enterprises needing defensible, science-based nature data for reporting and decision-making.
Key Features
- eDNA Biodiversity Monitoring: Detect and quantify vertebrates, invertebrates, bacteria, and fungi from environmental DNA samples, providing comprehensive species-level insights across any habitat.
- Ecosystem Intelligence Suite: Access ecosystem condition indices, habitat landscape monitoring, and automated species metrics pipelines from site level up to full portfolio coverage.
- Geospatial & Bioacoustic Analysis: Monitor landscapes with geospatial data delivering five actionable metrics and detect birds and bats at scale using AI-powered bioacoustic sensors.
- Regulatory Compliance Support: Align with TNFD and CSRD/ESRS 4 reporting frameworks through TNFD pilot programs, structured biodiversity action plans, and nature-positive roadmaps grounded in science-based targets.
- Advisory & Strategy Services: Receive expert guidance on nature-related risk assessments, nature maturity benchmarking, and full nature strategy design and implementation.
Use Cases
- A mining company uses NatureMetrics eDNA surveys and geospatial analysis to assess biodiversity baselines before project development and monitor ecosystem recovery post-remediation for TNFD disclosure.
- A renewable energy developer integrates NatureMetrics bioacoustic monitoring to detect and protect bird and bat populations near wind farm sites, satisfying regulatory requirements and lender ESG criteria.
- A consumer goods corporation commissions a portfolio-level Nature-related Risk Assessment to identify supply chain dependencies on natural ecosystems and design a nature strategy aligned with CSRD/ESRS 4.
- A conservation NGO uses NatureMetrics Species Insights to track vertebrate population trends across protected areas, generating defensible data for grant reporting and land management decisions.
- An infrastructure firm orders self-serve eDNA kits to rapidly assess aquatic biodiversity along a pipeline corridor, using the results to prioritize mitigation measures and meet environmental impact assessment obligations.
Pros
- End-to-End Solution: Covers the full biodiversity reporting cycle — assess, plan, measure, report, and disclose — eliminating the need for multiple vendors.
- Global Scale & Proven Trust: Trusted by 600+ companies across 110 countries, demonstrating robust, internationally validated methodologies and delivery capabilities.
- Regulatory Alignment: Purpose-built support for TNFD and CSRD/ESRS 4 frameworks helps companies stay ahead of rapidly evolving nature disclosure requirements.
- Self-Serve eDNA Kits: The eDNA Shop allows teams to order sampling kits and lab analysis directly, lowering the barrier to entry for initial biodiversity assessments.
Cons
- Enterprise-Focused Pricing: The platform is priced as a premium subscription service aimed at large enterprises, which may be cost-prohibitive for small businesses or NGOs.
- Requires Physical Sampling: eDNA-based monitoring requires on-site collection of environmental samples, meaning results depend on fieldwork logistics and turnaround times.
- Niche Domain Expertise Needed: Interpreting biodiversity metrics and integrating them into corporate strategy requires specialist knowledge, even with advisory services available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is eDNA and how does NatureMetrics use it?
Environmental DNA (eDNA) refers to genetic material shed by organisms into their surroundings — water, soil, or air. NatureMetrics collects environmental samples, sequences the DNA, and uses automated pipelines to identify which species are present, providing a comprehensive picture of biodiversity without the need for traditional visual surveys.
Which industries does NatureMetrics serve?
NatureMetrics serves a broad range of sectors including mining, renewable energy, infrastructure and transport, oil and gas, consumer goods and agriculture, and conservation organizations. Any industry with significant land or water footprints and exposure to nature-related financial risk is a target customer.
How does NatureMetrics help with TNFD and CSRD compliance?
NatureMetrics offers dedicated TNFD pilot programs and CSRD/ESRS 4 compliance pathways, providing the biodiversity data, risk assessments, and structured reporting outputs required under each framework. Their advisory team guides clients through disclosure-ready documentation aligned with science-based targets.
Can I use NatureMetrics without engaging the full advisory service?
Yes. The self-serve eDNA Shop allows organizations to purchase sampling kits and laboratory analysis independently. Companies can start with data collection and scale into advisory services as their nature strategy matures.
What does the Ecosystem Intelligence Suite include?
The Ecosystem Intelligence Suite includes Ecosystem Insights (condition indices from site to portfolio level), Habitat Insights (geospatial landscape monitoring), and Species Insights (automated species metrics pipeline), together giving a comprehensive view of biodiversity status and change over time.
