What is TNFD and why does it matter to your business?
The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) is an international framework that guides companies and financial institutions in identifying, managing and reporting their risks and opportunities related to nature and biodiversity.
Just as TCFD did for climate, TNFD is redefining the global standard of corporate transparency regarding nature - and investors, clients and regulators are already demanding this shared language.
The disclosure framework follows four core pillars: governance, strategy, impact and risk management and metrics & targets, placing biodiversity right at the center of corporate management.
DIRO - the core of the analysis
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Dependencies
How your company relies on ecosystem services like water supply, soil quality regulation, and pollination to operate.
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Impact
How your activities affect nature, including waste and effluents disposal, land use, and native species.
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Risks
Physical, regulatory, financial, and reputational risks related to nature and biodiversity loss.
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Opportunities
Include new business models, access to green capital, biodiversity credits, and nature-based solutions.
Why act now
The risks of inaction
Organizations that fail to assess and manage nature-related risks are already facing consequences on four fronts.
Regulatory risks
Frameworks like CSRD, ESRS E4 and EUDR are expanding transparency requirements for organizations operating in Europe and across global value chains. Non-compliance creates legal exposure and commercial barriers. The potential integration of nature-related issues into these regulations also represents a future risk.
Financial Risks
It is becoming increasingly difficult to access green bonds, ESG credit lines, and capital from institutional investors, who are now demanding nature-related risk assessments.
Physical and operational risks
Dependence on ecosystem services such as water supply, land use, and pollination leads to greater exposure to droughts, floods, and water scarcity, which can severely compromise value chains.
Reputational risks
The lack of a clear biodiversity strategy can result in the loss of contracts, public scrutiny, and brand damage, especially in sectors such as agribusiness, cosmetics, and mining.
What you get
Tangible deliverables for your business
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Maturity and gap analysis
Assessment of alignment with the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures framework and identification of gaps in data, processes, and governance.
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Locate phase: Territorial analysis
Identifying and prioritizing sensitive areas using geospatial tools to evaluate socio-environmental risks by location.
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LEAP framework (full application)
Application of the LEAP approach to address the14 criteria across the four pillars of the TNFD, including the development of an initial internal or pilot report.
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TNFD technical report
Development and/or support in the preparation of public disclosures structured around the four pillars of TNFD (governance, strategy, risk and impact management, and metrics and targets), aligned with international standards.
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Strategic action plan
Roadmap to integrate nature-related risks and opportunities into corporate management, including recommendations on governance, processes, metrics, and ESG strategy, aligned with TNFD.
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Workshops & Capacity Building
Training of internal teams and leadership to embed nature-related topics into organizational culture and decision-making.
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Framework integration
Alignment of analyses and framework recommendations with relevant frameworks and regulations, such as GRI, ISSB, ESRS, and CDP, as well as corporate sustainability reports.
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Complementary developments
Opportunities for further development, such as SBTN targets, nature-related scenario analysis, supply chain assessments, territorial plans, blended finance, and support for updating TNFD reports.
Process
Process
How does the project work - The LEAP methodology
We follow TNFD's internationally recognized technical standard - the LEAP methodology - tailored to your company's specific context and maturity.
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Locate
We map where your operations and value chain intersect with nature, considering factors such as biodiversity, ecosystems, pressures and environmental impacts, communities, and water availability. The process begins with the collection of georeferenced data from operational sites and across the value chain, based on a previously defined scope.
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Evaluate
We assess dependencies (natural resources and ecosystem services that the organization relies on to operate) and impacts (how the organization’s activities affect ecosystems), including critical suppliers.
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Assess
We connect these material impacts and dependencies to physical, transition, and systemic nature-related risks. We also identify strategic business opportunities and assess access to capital and innovation.
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Prepare
We structure disclosures, a strategic action plan, and recommendations for integration with frameworks such as ESRS, GRI, ISSB, and TCFD, getting you fully ready for investors and regulators.
Sectors served
Who Needs It Most Urgently?
Organizations with a high level of interaction with nature, whether in their operations or value chains, are facing increasing pressure from investors, regulators, and international markets.
Publicly listed companies are also under greater scrutiny regarding the management and transparency of nature-related risks.
Higher pressure from investors
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Financial sector
High direct exposure and market pressure
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Agribusiness
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Food & beverage
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Pulp and paper
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Mining & metals
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Energy & infrastructure
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Cosmetics & pharmaceuticals (natural inputs)
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Retail and companies with agricultural value chains
Risk and Opportunity Analysis.
Risk and Opportunity Analysis.
Mineração
Análise de aderência ao framework TNFD para o setor de mineração, incluindo identificação de boas práticas na mensuração da biodiversidade e mapeamento de riscos territoriais em áreas de operação.
Agronegócio
Elaboração do relatório TNFD completo para uma das maiores processadoras de suco de laranja do mundo, com identificação de riscos e oportunidades relacionados à natureza ao longo da cadeia produtiva.
Why GSS
Bridging Science, Strategy, and Implementation
Our technical differentiators
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Deep technical expertise in biodiversity, combined with a strategic approach: we not only report, but also support the implementation of effective solutions.
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Use of geospatial tools to assess territorial risks and identify sensitive areas with scientific precision.
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Integration of TNFD, bioeconomy, and sustainable finance: we turn compliance into business opportunities and access to capital.
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Experience in critical sectors, including agribusiness, finance, cosmetics, mining, and complex value chains.
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Representation in global forums such as Climate COP, Biodiversity COP, and CGEN, connecting your company to the international agenda.
300+
corporate clients served
15+
countries with projects delivered
17+
years of experience in biodiversity and climate
6
Brazilian biomes with active projects
Frameworks and regulations
Aligned with the most recognized global standards
Our approach integrates TNFD into the broader ecosystem of international frameworks, ensuring that your disclosures are recognized by investors, regulators, and partners across markets.
TNFD v1.0
GRI Biodiversity
Global Biodiversity Framework
TCFD
ISSB / IFRS S1 & S2
Science Based Targets Network
CSRD / ESRS E4
EUDR
Natural Capital Protocol / ENCORE
Get in touch
Start your diagnosis today
Speak with our team of specialists in biodiversity and bioeconomy. In an initial conversation, we'll assess your company's profile and recommend the best approach to implement TNFD.
What you can expect
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A specialized technical team in TNFD and biodiversity
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Proven experience in mining, agribusiness, and the financial sector
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Alignment with CSRD, EUDR, and global frameworks