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Nature-related risks and opportunities are now boardroom issues. From biodiversity loss to ecosystem degradation, the impacts of nature are material, and increasingly visible across supply chains, financial disclosures, and stakeholder expectations.

We help organizations embed nature into governance, operations, and reporting, not as a siloed initiative, but as a strategic enabler of resilience, innovation, and long-term value.

Nature-positive planning is not just good stewardship, it’s smart business.

Make Nature Strategic

Our advisory services are grounded in the latest global frameworks and disclosure standards, including:

  • TNFD (Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures)
  • Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
  • Natural Capital Protocol and Capitals Coalition guidance
  • ISO 14001 and related environmental management standards
  • GRI, ISSB, CSRD, and emerging investor expectations
  • Science Based Targets Network (SBTN)
We can help clients interpret and apply these frameworks in ways that are relevant to their sector, geography, and business model, supporting both compliance and competitive advantage.

Built For Leaders

We support leaders who shape strategy and governance:
  • ESG Directors
  • Strategy Officers
  • Board-level Executives

 

  • C-suite decision-makers
  • Sustainability and Risk Leads
Nature strategy is not a sustainability add-on — it’s a lever for business performance.

Across Industries

Nature-related risks and opportunities affect every industry, but the impacts, dependencies, and disclosure expectations vary. At WSP, we can help clients embed nature into strategy, governance, and operations in ways that are relevant, defensible, and future-ready.
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Mining, Resources & Industry

Advance your projects with speed and confidence while meeting regulatory requirements and achieving ESG objectives.

Respond to mounting regulatory pressure with science-based insight and strategic clarity. Permitting requirements    are becoming increasingly stringent, and mining, oil and gas, and other resource extraction companies must be proactive to meet evolving standards and stakeholder expectations. In addition to regulatory requirements, some international organizations such as the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) are now requiring their members to adopt a clear and actionable Nature Positive strategy.

By integrating nature-based mitigation frameworks, solutions, and metrics, these sectors can demonstrate a clear understanding of project risks and a commitment to biodiversity and community wellbeing.

  • Advise on project feasibility and design
  • Identify impacts, dependencies, risks, and opportunities
  • Adapt programs to mitigate biodiversity impacts
  • Develop biodiversity offsets where needed
  • Monitor and evaluate biodiversity performance
  • Manage budgets and stakeholder engagement
  • Align site-level actions with corporate nature strategy
  • Design and implement nature-based solutions for positive impact

Investors & Private Equity Firms

Make informed, science-based decisions to reduce investment risk and identify opportunities.

Around the world, pressure is growing on financial institutions to understand and disclose their nature-related risks and the impacts of their investments on biodiversity. Science-based data is essential to develop effective programs that avoid, minimize, rehabilitate, or offset biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation.

  • Evaluate portfolio level nature dependencies, impacts and risks
  • Conduct due diligence against global standards
  • Benchmark and report biodiversity performance
  • Identify natural capital metrics for decision-making
  • Enhance market performance through ESG benchmarks
  • Engage stakeholders and manage reputational risk
  • Optimize portfolios for nature-positive outcomes
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Forestry & Agriculture

Stay ahead in a fast-evolving landscape by proactively adopting solutions.

Climate change, ecosystem degradation, and biodiversity loss are driving greater scrutiny of forestry and agriculture. Companies can demonstrate leadership and capture long-term value by integrating nature into land management and operational strategy.

  • Measure biodiversity impacts and dependencies
  • Quantify natural capital to inform decisions
  • Design science-based land management solutions
  • Develop conservation and restoration programs
  • Implement biodiversity offsets and enhancements where needed
  • Engage stakeholders and build trust

Energy & Utilities

Meet growing demand while protecting biodiversity and ecosystems.

As renewable energy expands, companies must balance rapid development with ecological responsibility. A strategic, science-based approach helps protect ecosystem services, support climate resilience, and reduce the risk of delays and cost overruns by integrating nature early in the project lifecycle.

  • Assess project risks and feasibility, including ecological risks that can impact timelines and approvals
  • Optimize decisions with ecological data
  • Identify biodiversity and natural capital impacts and opportunities
  • Implement nature-based mitigation strategies
  • Deliver conservation and restoration programs
  • Develop biodiversity offsets and enhancements where needed
  • Engage stakeholders and communities
  • Advise on positive outcomes
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Transport & Infrastructure

Streamline infrastructure projects and deliver sustainable outcomes.

Navigating regulatory complexity is critical for transport and infrastructure projects. As compliance with Sustainability Frameworks and expectations on design and planning for resilience and risk management rise, proactive planning and nature integration are essential to meet compliance and community needs, and to avoid costly delays from late-stage environmental issues.

  • Advise on feasibility and project design, to integrate nature considerations form the outset
  • Meet regulatory requirements confidently
  • Integrate biodiversity and natural capital into planning
  • Use ecological data to inform decisions
  • Develop strategies and programs
  • Mitigate environmental impacts and enhance ecosystems
  • Monitor biodiversity metrics and performance
  • Manage costs, timelines, and stakeholder engagement
  • Deliver nature-based solutions for asset resilience

Nature-Positive Strategy

We combine ecological science, advisory expertise, and regulatory insight to deliver nature strategies that are both visionary and practical. Our multidisciplinary teams work across the business, from boardroom to field and throughout the value chain, helping clients:

Assess Risks and Opportunities

  • Materiality assessments aligned with TNFD and sector-specific guidance
  • Scenario analysis and nature-related risk modelling
  • Integration with climate risk and enterprise risk management

Develop Strategy

  • Nature-inclusive sustainability strategies
  • Biodiversity and ecosystem service valuation
  • Natural capital accounting and impact measurement
  • Nature-based solutions for climate adaptation and mitigation

Governance and Reporting

  • Board-level advisory and governance integration
  • Disclosure strategy and reporting alignment (TNFD, GRI, ISSB, CSRD)
  • Stakeholder engagement and investor communications

Enable Implementation 

  • Site-level biodiversity assessments and action plans
  • Nature-positive infrastructure and land-use planning
  • Supply chain engagement and nature-related procurement strategies
Our goal is to help clients move from ambition to action, with strategies that are credible, defensible, and Future Ready™.

Shape Resilience

The shift toward nature-positive economies is accelerating. Investors, regulators, and consumers are demanding greater transparency and accountability around nature-related impacts and dependencies.

Organizations that act now are better positioned to:

  • Mitigate operational and financial risk
  • Enhance resilience to climate and ecological disruptions
  • Create long-term value through innovation and stakeholder trust
  • Lead in disclosure and stay ahead of regulatory expectations

We can help clients lead with confidence to shape a resilient future. 

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Why WSP

We are a global leader in environmental and sustainability advisory, with deep expertise in biodiversity, natural capital, and nature-based solutions. Our teams combine scientific rigour with strategic insight, helping clients to navigate complexity and drive meaningful change. 

What sets us apart:

  • Global perspective, local insight, with experts in ecology, ESG, and policy across regions. Our strategies benchmark against leading global frameworks, including the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), Science Based Targets for Nature (SBTN), and the Global Biodiversity Framework
  • Cross-sector experience, from infrastructure and energy to finance, real estate, and natural resources
  • Trusted by leading organizations, including governments, investors, and Fortune 500 companies
  • Integrated delivery, from strategy and planning to implementation and reporting
  • Demonstrating  leadership in nature-related disclosure as a TNFD Adopter, SBTN Corporate Engagement and Referral Member, and by publishing a comprehensive Climate and Nature Transition Plan

Real Results

Our Nature Strategy Services help clients achieve:

  • Improved ESG ratings and investor confidence
  • Enhanced climate resilience and risk management
  • Stronger stakeholder engagement and reputation
  • Compliance with emerging disclosure frameworks
  • Operational efficiencies through nature-based solutions

Connected Expertise

 

Frequently Asked Questions

We bring together the strategic capabilities expected from top-tier consulting firms with the depth of technical environmental expertise rarely found outside specialist consultancies. This means we can address nature-related risks and opportunities at both the boardroom and operational levels, helping organizations translate sustainability and biodiversity goals into measurable business outcomes, regulatory alignment, and investor confidence.
Nature strategy helps organizations manage nature-related risks and opportunities, supporting resilience, compliance, and long-term value.
We provide materiality assessments, scenario analysis, and disclosure strategy aligned with TNFD and other global frameworks.
By integrating nature into governance, risk, and strategy processes, organizations gain better visibility of nature-related risks and opportunities. This strengthens long-term resilience, supports more informed decision-making, and creates value across the business. 
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Whether you're just beginning your nature journey or advancing toward full TNFD alignment. No matter where you are on your nature journey, WSP is your strategic partner. 
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