Biodiversity & Nature Management System
XN Biodiversity — Biodiversity & Nature Management System
Baseline, sensors and a Biodiversity Action Plan for every site. Signed by an ecologist, ready for ESRS E4, BNG and permitting.
For infrastructure, energy, industrial and real-estate sites that must prove their impact on habitats and species, and improve it over time.
What you receive
- 01
Ecological baseline
Habitat map, species lists and sensitivity index per site, from satellite and field surveys.Weeks 1–6 - 02
Sensor network
Proprietary IoT on pollinators, soil and air, streaming to the site's digital twin.Continuous - 03
Biodiversity Action Plan
Prioritised interventions with cost, owner and expected uplift. Signed by an ecologist.Month 3 - 04
Monitoring & disclosure pack
Yearly evidence for ESRS E4, BNG metric, permitting conditions and certifications.Every year
What changes when the risk is measured
- 2–6 wks
- from asset list to a ranked nature and climate risk screen
- 6 wks
- to a signed ecological baseline on a priority site
- -70%
- time to a defensible, compliant report versus traditional consulting
- XNatura projects, 2024-2025
- 24h
- reply from a named strategist, for the whole engagement
Data behind the product
Satellite, sensors and field, fused into one living baseline.
Satellite, 200+ layers
Land cover, vegetation health, habitat connectivity.WEEKLYIoT sensors
Pollinator activity, soil, microclimate on site.CONTINUOUSField surveys
Camera traps, bioacoustics, botanical and faunal surveys.SEASONALExpert sign-off
Ecologist validates, takes responsibility, signs.EVERY DELIVERABLE
Standards covered
One dataset, every framework your auditor asks for.
ESRS E4
Biodiversity & ecosystems disclosure under CSRDBNG
Statutory biodiversity metric, EnglandEIA / VIncA
Impact assessment and Natura 2000 screeningTNFD
LEAP approach, nature-related riskSBTN
Science-based targets for natureBREEAM / LEED
Ecology credits for real-estate certification
XN Biodiversity in the field · Energy
Cubico: one baseline and one action plan per plant, across a solar portfolio.
Habitat mapping from satellite, pollinator sensors on site, seasonal surveys by our ecologists. Each plant received a signed Biodiversity Action Plan feeding the group's ESRS E4 disclosure.
Also on XN Biodiversity: RWE · A35 Brebemi · Scapigliato · Parco delle Groane
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Frequently asked questions
What is UNI/PdR 179:2025 and what are its characteristics?
The UNI/PdR 179:2025 is the first Italian reference practice that establishes objective and certifiable criteria for the generation, management, and exchange of biodiversity credits.
What are biodiversity credits for?
The credits generated according to the UNI/PdR 179:2025 allow organizations to invest in certified nature projects, with various strategic objectives such as: Meeting ESG targets: actively contributing to the company's Nature Positive strategy.
What was XNatura's role in drafting the UNI/PdR 179:2025 standard?
Having participated in the technical table for drafting UNI/PdR 179:2025, we have integrated the requirements of the practice directly into the technological heart of XNatura. The platform acts as the digital enabler for every phase of the credit life cycle.
Is XN Biodiversity recognized for TNFD and SBTN?
Yes: XN Biodiversity's standards list includes TNFD, mapped with the LEAP approach for nature-related risk, and SBTN, science-based targets for nature, alongside ESRS E4 and the BNG metric.
What do you receive from XN Biodiversity?
Ecological baseline. Habitat map, species lists and sensitivity index per site, from satellite and field surveys.
What data feeds XN Biodiversity?
Satellite, 200+ layers: Land cover, vegetation health, habitat connectivity.
Which standards does XN Biodiversity support?
ESRS E4, BNG, EIA / VIncA, TNFD, SBTN, BREEAM / LEED.
Which other XN product is XN Biodiversity often combined with?
XN Water: Water stress and flood exposure on the same site model.