Home » Resource Database Case Study NatureMetrics Raises Funding with Environmental DNA Tech Authoring Organisation BloombergNEF Publish Date October 2024 Geography Global United Kingdom Download Case Study (NatureMetrics Raises Funding with Environmental DNA Tech)(This link will take you to an external website) About this Case StudyThis case study examines the nature-related opportunity harnessed by NatureMetrics, a UK company that helps organisations conduct biodiversity surveys without disturbing habitats. It analyses environmental DNA samples, which show the distribution and abundance of species in the area being surveyed. Key outcomesNatureMetrics’ services support a wide range of clients, including Nestlé and Anglo American, to better understand the biodiversity impacts and dependencies of their operations. Results of eDNA testing can inform companies' biodiversity strategies and nature disclosure, which is increasingly required by policy. The company had a turnover of EUR 4.8 million in 2022 and has a growing client base, including more than 600 organisations in 110 countries. Download Case Study (NatureMetrics Raises Funding with Environmental DNA Tech)(This link will take you to an external website) Related resources 50% of the global economy is under threat from biodiversity loss (World Economic Forum, February 2023) An insight exploring the most up-to-date figures on the threat to the global economy from biodiversity loss, including the fact that more than a million species are now threatened with extinction, and as much as 40% of the... A wake-up call for companies: What Target 15 of the Global Biodiversity Framework means for business Business for Nature (February 2023) A report exploring what Target 15 of the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework means for business. It highlights three key areas for action – compliance with monitoring, assessment, and disclosure requirements,... Assessment of biodiversity measurement approaches for businesses and financial institutions EU Business@Biodiversity Platform (March 2021) This is the third update of this report and reflects evolutions in the development of biodiversity assessment approaches for businesses and financial institutions. Beyond ‘Business as Usual’: Biodiversity Targets and Finance Natural Capital Finance Alliance and UN Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre (June 2020) A report which outlines how financial institutions can better understand the business sectors and financial mechanisms at risk from biodiversity loss, and how financial... Related publications Guidance on biomes Discussion paper on biodiversity footprinting approaches for financial institutions Related webinars Changes in the state of nature: the next generation of metrics & targets? August 24, 2022 (Updated: December 17, 2024) This webinar provides a deep dive into using metrics and setting targets, with a specific focus on changes in the state of nature, measuring opportunities and risk for biodiversity, potential metrics and targets that could be in use in...