Press Release: Xylo Systems & EnviroDNA Join Forces to Revolutionise Biodiversity Monitoring with AI & DNA Tech

Sydney, 14th of February 2025 – Two Aussie startups are shaking up how businesses track and improve their impact on nature. Xylo Systems and EnviroDNA have teamed up to make measuring biodiversity faster, cheaper, and easier to scale.

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By combining AI-powered insights with environmental DNA (eDNA) technology, they’re making biodiversity monitoring as simple as carbon reporting. This means businesses can track changes in nature, meet new regulations, and take action—without the hassle of slow, expensive fieldwork.

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With growing regulatory, investor, and consumer pressure for businesses to disclose and mitigate their biodiversity footprint, this first-of-its-kind collaboration is making biodiversity action as easy and data-driven as carbon reporting.

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“We’re breaking down the barriers that have held businesses back from taking real action on biodiversity,” said Camille Goldstone-Henry, CEO of Xylo Systems. “This partnership changes everything. Companies can now track and improve their biodiversity impact with precision, speed, and scale. It’s a huge leap forward for companies and for the planet.”

Xylo Systems co-founders Camille and Jada using EnviroDNA samples

How AI and eDNA Are Transforming Biodiversity Assessments

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Until now, biodiversity monitoring has been slow, expensive, and complex, relying on manual fieldwork that captures only a fraction of species at a site. This partnership changes the game:

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• AI-Driven Biodiversity Insights – Xylo Systems turns complex biodiversity data into clear, easy-to-use insights. Companies can quickly see where they stand, track their progress, and align with reporting frameworks like TNFD.

• eDNA Species Detection – Every living thing leaves DNA behind, in soil, water, and air. EnviroDNA’s tech picks up these tiny traces, giving a clearer, faster picture of what species are present without disturbing the environment.

• Automated, Science-Backed Reporting – By integrating real-world species data into Xylo’s platform, companies can quickly assess risks, track biodiversity trends over time, and align with global reporting frameworks like TNFD.

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"By ground truthing AI systems with eDNA, organisations can make smarter, nature-informed decisions faster. As leaders in the field of eDNA, we are committed to shaping a future where human impacts are sustainably managed. Our partnership with Xylo Systems represents a significant and exciting step toward realising that vision" said Jim Stuart, CEO of EnviroDNA.

Camille sampling soil with the EnviroDNA kits

Why This Matters Now

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• Biodiversity is the Next Big ESG Focus – More than 50% of the global economy depends on nature. Businesses need accurate and science-backed tools to protect it.

• Nature Markets are Emerging – As investors and policymakers push for biodiversity-linked investments, carbon and biodiversity credits, and nature-based solutions, businesses need cutting-edge technology to stay ahead of the curve.

• Australia Can Lead in Nature Innovation – This partnership is a homegrown success story, proving that Australia is not just following the global sustainability agenda, but helping shape it. With our world-leading biodiversity expertise, we have a unique opportunity to become a nature-tech powerhouse.

• Australia is Cracking Down on Greenwashing – The ACCC’s new guidance on sustainability claims means businesses must back up their environmental commitments with credible, science-backed data, and biodiversity is no exception. Companies risk legal action and reputational damage if they can’t prove their impact.

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What’s Next?

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Xylo and EnviroDNA are already rolling this out with leading property and infrastructure companies.Biodiversity is becoming as big as carbon in sustainability reporting. This tech makes it simple, fast, and affordable. Businesses now have no excuse not to act.

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For more information, visit www.xylo.systems and www.envirodna.com.

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Xylo Systems is revolutionising biodiversity monitoring and protection through AI-driven technology. Led by award-winning co-founders Camille and Jada, Xylo empowers businesses to take meaningful action for nature.

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The award-winning platform delivers biodiversity assessments in just 30 minutes, providing actionable insights aligned with global frameworks like Global Biodiversity Framework, Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures, Science Based Targets Network, and the Biodiversity Net Gain law. By integrating global biodiversity data with advanced analytics, Xylo Systems helps businesses quickly assess risks, streamline compliance, and develop nature- positive strategies.

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Operating globally from Australia, Xylo has expanded across six countries, completed over 57 biodiversity assessments, and analysed 122 km² of land—detecting 16,915 unique species. With 1,026 tailored recommendations, we help businesses move beyond measurement to take science-backed action to protect and regenerate biodiversity.

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For more information, visit https://www.xylo.systems/

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EnviroDNA pioneered the commercial delivery of eDNA monitoring in Australia. We enable rapid and accurate measurement of species, biodiversity and environmental change. Today, we lead monitoring solutions across Australia and around the world to help organisations make smarter decision for nature.

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Founded in 2016 by Dr Andrew Weeks and Dr Paul Umina, recognising the potential to empower improved environmental decision-making. Transforming research into practical solutions, EnviroDNA assists a broad range of objectives spanning biodiversity conservation, impact assessments, resource management, pollution tracking, regenerative agriculture and more.We believe by working together with our clients, we can mobilise eDNA technology to help create nature-positive solutions for our planet.

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For more information, visit: https://www.envirodna.com/

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Media Contact:

Claire Ansett

claire@xylosystems.org