Ecological Assessment for BREEAM Certification

XNatura digitizes the Land Use & Ecology category (LE 01–05) with professional vegetation surveys, transects and ecological value change calculations following GN36 methodology (Route 2). We also support Route 1 through GN34.

BREEAM Land Use & Ecology: a key category

The Land Use & Ecology category can contribute up to ~10% of the total BREEAM score (depending on the scheme).

XNatura covers assessment issues LE 01–LE 05 with digital tools for surveys, transects and change in ecological value calculation (Route 2 – GN36).

LE 01 & 2: Site selection, risks and opportunities

Prioritized choices to minimize impacts, ecological baseline, risks/opportunities and outcome definition

LE 03: Managing negative impacts on ecology

Application of mitigation hierarchy and protection of existing habitats.

LE 04: Enhancement of ecological value

Ecological value change calculation (GN36 – Route 2) and enhancement design.

LE 05: Long term ecology management and maintenance

LEMP preparation and definition of roles/responsibilities for long-term management.

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Optimize results in LE 01–05 with AI for evidence analysis and traceability

Land use analysis (LE 01)

Site mapping, previous occupation and context for conscious location choices.

Ecological risks and opportunities (LE 02)

GN34 checklist, zone of influence, constraints/protected areas and ecological outcomes with SQE.

Impact mitigation (LE 03)

Application of mitigation hierarchy and control of negative impacts on habitats/species.

Enhancement & Change (LE 04)

GN36 – Route 2 calculation of ecological value change and enhancement design.

Long-term management (LE 05)

LEMP generation with roles/responsibilities, timelines and indicators for follow-up.

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Technical capabilities for ecology professionals

XNatura provides validated tools for surveys, transects and BREEAM calculations. Automation reduces errors and ensures traceability, aligned with ecology issues requirements.

Digital vegetation surveys

Quadrats (1–20 m²), line transects, stratified sampling with assisted identification and georeferenced photo documentation. European taxonomic database, standardized forms and audit trail; compliance with CIEEM best practices.

Professional transect surveying

Repeatable sampling design (GPS tracking) and belt transects for linear habitats. Support for Route 1 (GN34) and Route 2 (GN36) with statistical quality controls on collected data.

BREEAM calculations and supporting indicators

Automation of change in ecological value (GN36 – Route 2) with management of distinctiveness, condition and strategic significance. Additional ecological indicators (Shannon, Simpson, Pielou, MSA) available for internal analytical purposes: not required by BREEAM.

BREEAM: international coverage

XNatura supports BREEAM International and European national versions managed by National Scheme Operators (NSO).

BREEAM International

Global standard usable in 100+ countries (expanding registrations/certifications). Support for New Construction, In-Use, Communities and Refurbishment; ecology methodology aligned to reference scheme.

National versions

Compatibility with BREEAM NL (Netherlands), BREEAM ES (Spain), BREEAM NOR (Norway), BREEAM SE (Sweden) and BREEAM DE/AT/CH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland – NSO TÜV SÜD).

EU Taxonomy Integration

Support for mapping with EU Taxonomy (DNSH and technical criteria where applicable). BREEAM V7 increases alignment and BRE provides mapping/disclosure material; Taxonomy compliance requires specific evidence beyond BREEAM credits.

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How XNatura solves BREEAM ecological assessment challenges

We digitize the entire flow: from field surveys to GN36 calculations (Route 2) to SQE-ready reports.

Vegetation surveys
GN34/GN36 Methodology
Ecological indices
SQE-ready reports

Slow manual surveys prone to errors

Typical issues:
  • Non-standardized data
  • Slow species identification
  • Poor traceability
  • Time-consuming data analysis

Complete survey digitization

Real-time validated forms, assisted identification, GPS and georeferenced photos. Immediate export in GIS formats; support for quadrats, transects and permanent plots; audit trail for QA.

Digital vegetation survey dashboard

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Monitor and document your project's environmental performance traceably for BREEAM. We integrate IoT sensors, AI and geospatial analysis to support evidence required by issues.

Carbon & Energy

Energy monitoring and reporting support (outside LE 01–05 scope).

Air quality and pollutants

PM2.5/PM10/NOx/VOC indoor/outd...

Water resource management

Consumption and quality tracki...

Biodiversity and habitats (LE 02–LE 05)

Workflows for baseline, mitiga...

Why choose XNatura?

Develop a comprehensive assessment, monitor and inventory biodiversity, nature, and climate with XNatura. We transform complex data into strategic insights by measuring impacts, risks, dependencies, and opportunities while ensuring compliance with ESRS standards.

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We support BREEAM International and national versions (NL, ES, NOR, SE, DE/AT/CH via TÜV SÜD), adapting local requirements and maintaining consistency with BREEAM ecology frameworks.