Xylo Systems Become the First Australian Nature Tech Company Committing to the TNFD

At Xylo Systems we don’t just talk the talk, we walk the walk. That’s why we will be releasing our first Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) report in 2025. As the first Australian nature tech company to do so, this move reinforces our passion and commitment to nature but also sets a new standard for transparency, accountability, and actionable insights in nature reporting across the industry.

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We understand that addressing nature-related risks is essential not just for the planet, but for businesses too. Here’s why becoming a TNFD adopter matters, and how it will shape the future of businesses biodiversity management.

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What is the TNFD?

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The TNFD is a global initiative designed to help businesses and investors understand, assess, and disclose their dependencies and impacts on nature. Similar to the climate-focused Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), the TNFD provides a framework for managing nature-related risks and opportunities. As environmental challenges intensify, the TNFD framework ensures that companies incorporate nature-related risks and opportunities into decision-making, aligning financial and operational strategies with ecological preservation.

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Nature provides essential resources for businesses, from raw materials to ecosystem services like pollination and water purification. However, the degradation of these systems poses significant risks, including supply chain disruptions, financial losses, and reputational harm.

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By joining the TNFD, Xylo Systems aligns itself with a globally recognised standard, ensuring that nature reporting becomes as integral to business decision-making as financial and climate reporting.

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Why We Joined the TNFD

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At Xylo Systems, nature reporting is at the core of what we do, and our mission to preserve biodiversity hinges on transparency. Joining the TNFD ensures we remain accountable for our impacts while empowering other businesses to do the same. In 2025, Xylo Systems will publicly disclose its nature-related impacts, demonstrating the power of actionable, data-led insights to drive meaningful change.

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We are more than just a participant, we already work closely with the TNFD guidelines. We’ve worked closely with TNFD adopters, helping them understand their impacts on nature on a global scale. Our platform provides rapid biodiversity assessments, which are compliant with the TNFD, enabling businesses to make informed decisions to protect ecosystems while maintaining operational resilience.

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Why Other Businesses Are Adopting the TNFD

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Becoming an early TNFD adopter gives businesses a timely advantage. Having a better understanding of nature dependencies, businesses can avoid costly disruptions and enhance operational efficiency. Early identification of risks enables companies to future-proof their operations, adapt to environmental challenges, and innovate for sustainable growth.

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Transparent nature reporting also builds trust among stakeholders such as investors, regulators, and customers, while positioning businesses as sustainability leaders aligned with global standards.

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Nature is an indispensable foundation for businesses, providing essential resources like timber, minerals, and water, as well as ecosystem services such as pollination, soil fertility, and water filtration. Industries like property development and energy are deeply reliant on these resources and processes, which are critical for operations and supply chain stability.

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Healthy ecosystems also play a vital role in climate regulation, mitigating carbon emissions and reducing temperature extremes, directly benefiting industries vulnerable to climate change. Beyond these operational advantages, biodiversity represents an asset that drives economic stability and growth through raw materials, tourism revenue, and cultural value.

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By integrating TNFD guidelines into their strategies, businesses can not only mitigate risks like supply chain disruptions, regulatory penalties, and reputational harm but also seize opportunities for innovation and resilience, paving the way for a nature-positive future.

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How is Biodiversity Measured?

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Biodiversity is measured using a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods that assess the variety, abundance, and distribution of species within an ecosystem. Key metrics include species richness (the number of different species in a given area), species evenness (how evenly individuals are distributed among those species), and genetic diversity within populations. Advanced tools like remote sensing, satellite imagery, and spatiotemporal data modelling are increasingly used to measure biodiversity at landscape scales.

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The Xylo Systems platform gives businesses the data they need to complete their TNFD reporting. We leverage cutting-edge technology to quickly and accurately assess nature in your selected area, providing actionable insights to help businesses understand and manage their ecological impacts.

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We are proud to lead by example, empowering companies to measure, report, and regenerate biodiversity for a sustainable future. Get in touch with our expert environmental team to learn how we can help you align with TNFD standards and achieve your nature-positive goals 👉 Speak to us today.

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