Home » Knowledge HubCase study library Real-world examples of corporates and financial institutions applying and interpreting the TNFD recommendations and guidance Overview The case study library provides real-world examples of how nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities manifestate and provides insights into how organisations apply and interpret the TNFD recommendations and guidance. We invite organisations to submit a case study or LEAP use case to be considered for the library. Case studies Case studies present examples of nature-related material impacts on businesses and financial institutions that demonstrate the importance of organisations assessing, managing and disclosing their nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities. We invite organisations to submit a case study to the library. Submit your case study LEAP use case LEAP use cases provide detailed technical outlines of the steps organisations have taken to implement the LEAP approach to assess, measure and report their nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities. We have developed guidance on the elements required to write a use case that captures the process to implement the LEAP approach. We invite organisations that have undergone a LEAP assessment to submit a LEAP use case to the library. Submit your LEAP use caseDownload how to guide Showing 16 of 16 results Explore all LEAP use cases TNFD | October 2024LEAP Use Case LEAP use cases provide detailed technical outlines of the steps organisations have taken to implement the LEAP approach to assess, measure and report their nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities. Getting started with the TNFD LEAP approach: Santander Peru case study Global Canopy and Santander Peru | January 2025Location: PeruLEAP Use Case Global Canopy ran a TNFD familiarisation programme with South American banks to help them get started with nature-related assessments, covering all phases of LEAP. Santander Peru was among the banks to participate in the programme. The case study provides a practical example of the tools, data,… Nature-related disclosures in a megadiverse country: a case study of the finance and development sector Locate phase of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures CEBDS | 2024Location: BrazilLEAP Use Case CEBDS coordinated the TNFD Consultation Group in the megadiverse country of Brazil and supported piloting of the LEAP approach. This use case focuses on the implementation of the first phase of LEAP, Locate, by a subgroup of financial institutions. An illustrated guide to the future of nature reporting AXA Climate | September 2023Location: France, ItalyLEAP Use Case AXA Climate selected one asset in its portfolio, a wine industry company with vineyards across Europe, and assessed its nature-related dependencies and impacts. This use case explains that process through the implementation of the LEAP assessment. Forest IQ: A Gateway to TNFD Adoption Frontierra, Zoological Society of London | November 2024Location: GlobalLEAP Use Case This use case provides insights from financial institutions, including Schroders, Robeco, Federated Hermes and Storebrand, demonstrating how they applied Forest IQ data to manage deforestation and nature-related risk. Nature-related financial risks in corporate bonds: Testing the TNFD Framework Insight Investment | 2024Location: GlobalLEAP Use Case Insight Investment tested the TNFD Framework using a sample of corporate bonds. This use case explains how the financial institution implemented LEAP and the lessons learnt from each phase of the assessment approach, which are relevant to a wide range of investors. WBCSD TNFD pilot use case: Swire Properties WBCSD | 2023Location: China (Hong Kong SAR)LEAP Use Case The use case illustrates Swire Properties’ approach to identifying and managing opportunities to increase positive urban nature impacts through green building practices. It demonstrates how Swire Properties nature efforts align with parts of the LEAP approach. WBCSD TNFD pilot use case: Procter & Gamble WBCSD | 2023Location: China, India, Italy, Mexico, Spain +1 moreLEAP Use Case P&G’s use case illustrates how companies with internal nature-related risk and opportunity management and reporting may align with LEAP. It examines P&G’s water-related risks, opportunities and targets. WBCSD TNFD pilot use case: Iberdrola WBCSD | 2023Location: Brazil, Global, Mexico, Spain, United Kingdom +1 moreLEAP Use Case The case study outlines the process that Iberdrola, a renewable energy company with assets in 12 countries, undertook to apply the Locate and Evaluate phases of LEAP and match them with their own nature and biodiversity assessment methodology. The outputs from these phases informed Iberdrola’s… Nature-related financial risks in our own account investments: An exploratory case study and deep dive in electric utilities De Nederlandsche Bank | February 2024Location: Netherlands (the)LEAP Use Case An exploratory assessment of nature-related financial risks in De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) account investments and a sectoral deep dive into electric utilities using coordinates of company assets. In the process, DNB has piloted the LEAP approach of the TNFD. Assessing ecologically sensitive locations in a food retailer and distributor’s palm oil supply chain: Reflections from piloting TNFD’s LEAP approach Nature-based Insights, Tesco and Global Canopy | 2023Location: Indonesia, United KingdomLEAP Use Case Tesco’s LEAP use case outlines the methods and process for mapping its palm oil supply chain in Indonesia and identifying sensitive locations for further analysis. It illustrates volumetric analysis to estimate procurement volumes and biodiversity footprint of sourcing districts. Experience and reflections from piloting TNFD’s LEAP approach on an agriculture corporate loans portfolio The Biodiversity Consultancy, IndusInd Bank and Global Canopy | 2023Location: IndiaLEAP Use Case IndusInd Bank conducted a pilot on the implementation of the LEAP approach on its agriculture corporate loans portfolio in India. The pilot focused on determining sensitive locations and understanding impacts and dependencies across 12 Indian states. Experience and reflections from piloting the TNFD’s LEAP approach on an infrastructure development and finance organisation’s portfolio The Biodiversity Consultancy, PIDG and Global Canopy | 2023Location: Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Nepal +3 moreLEAP Use Case PIDG piloted the LEAP approach to assess nature-related risks, dependencies, and impacts across its infrastructure finance portfolio. The pilot focused on challenges and opportunities associated with data availability, sectoral dependencies, and risk mitigation strategies. Assessing the nature-related issues of investees’ clients as a Colombian investment management consortium Frontierra, Grupo SURA and Global Canopy | 2023Location: Brazil, ColombiaLEAP Use Case Grupo Sura’s LEAP pilot focused on analysing deforestation risks associated with agricultural and forestry clients in Colombia and Brazil. It was supported by open-source tools such as the TRASE platform and geospatial datasets to map sensitive locations and showed the importance of… Nature risk screening for infrastructure projects across Asia: Reflections from piloting TNFD’s LEAP approach Nature-based Insights, AECOM and Global Canopy | 2023Location: India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines (the) +4 moreLEAP Use Case This use case by AECOM, a multinational infrastructure consulting firm, explores the piloting of the TNFD’s LEAP approach across a portfolio of infrastructure projects in Asia. Assessing nature-related issues of key value chain clients as a Brazilian Asset Manager Frontierra, JGP Gestão de Crédito Ltda and Global Canopy | 2023Location: BrazilLEAP Use Case JGP participated in a TNFD pilot to enhance their understanding of nature-related risks, with a particular focus on deforestation within Brazil’s agriculture sector. The pilot involved using the LEAP approach to assess the nature impact of two agricultural companies in their ESG Credit fund.