Case study library

This case study shows an integrated approach to assessing nature-related impacts, dependencies, risks and opportunities alongside physical climate hazards. The approach is aligned with LEAP and is applied across an infrastructure portfolio.

The use case explores how a marine transportation company, Wallenius Wilhelmsen, implemented the LEAP approach to assess and manage nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities. The assessment analysed shipping operations data against data layers on ecologically sensitive areas and…

This use case demonstrates how the Rhaetian Railway implemented the LEAP approach — specifically the Locate phase — to evaluate its dependencies and impacts on nature. The study details the tools and methodologies used, and aims to provide valuable insights to assist other railway companies in…

To better understand nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities across its business activities, Allianz conducted an assessment using the LEAP approach on samples across three asset classes within its proprietary investment portfolio: single location assets, multi-location assets…

This use case presents an illustrative example from Scottish Widows, who developed an understanding about the nature-related impacts and dependencies of its investment portfolio. The use case shares insights for asset owners who are looking to assess their exposure to nature-related risks and…

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.

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,…

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.

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.  

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.

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.

TNFD supported the publication of CIELO MEX’s report exploring how indigenous enterprises in Mexico have used the LEAP approach.

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.

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.

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…

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.

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. 

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.

PIDG piloted the LEAP approach to assess nature-related dependencies, impacts and risk across its infrastructure finance portfolio. The pilot focused on challenges and opportunities associated with data availability, sectoral dependencies, and risk mitigation strategies. 

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…