Glossary
Digital nature assets owned by the user
Water, Soil, Carbon, Biodiversity, Climate, Social, Financial
The investigation process undertaken to assess the viability, risks, and potential of a Deal before it is finalized. Need to include the list of DD activities / documents
ESRS provides a set of guidelines for companies to report on their sustainability efforts, helping improve corporate transparency regarding environmental and social impacts.
ESS are the benefits that ecosystems provide to humans, including clean air, water, pollination, and climate regulation, which are increasingly valued in financial markets.
ETFs are investment funds that hold assets such as stocks or bonds and are traded on stock exchanges, allowing easy diversification of investments, including sustainable ones.
EUDR aims to ensure that products sold in the EU do not contribute to deforestation and forest degradation, focusing on supply chains and trade policies.
A financial value assigned to each hectare based on its ecosystem integrity
The type of ecosystem on a Plot, using the official IUCN classification. This is a predefined list (e.g., Savannah, Wetland, Temperate Forest). Link to list of Ecosystems
The combined process of evaporation from soil and transpiration from plants, crucial for understanding water cycles. Measured using thermal and optical sensors.
FPA is a contract for future delivery of sustainability-related claims or credits, typically used for securing nature-based investments in advance.
Tracks industrial greenhouse gas emissions at high spatial resolution (~25m) with targeted revisit rates for emissions monitoring.
A computational algorithm which accepts data an input and calculates new data as an output. Types: Process model: Takes data and calculates a theoretical (not directly measured) output. E.g. CFT model AI model: A model which uses AI to define a relationship between input and output variables and uses that to predict output given an input. E.g. internal cover crops model Direct mapping: The input is directly related to the output. E.g. Surface temperature model We have some geomodels that are built internally and some geomodels that are built by third-parties.
HWM is used as a benchmark in natural capital accounts to track the highest value ever recorded, helping assess progress in sustainability initiatives.
Captures a wide spectrum of light across hundreds of bands, enabling detailed analysis of materials, vegetation, and water quality. Used in mineral exploration, agriculture, and environmental monitoring.
IBAT is a tool that helps assess biodiversity risks and opportunities in land use projects, allowing businesses to make informed decisions about their environmental impact.
Uses LiDAR to measure ice sheet elevation, forest canopy height, and topography at ~0.7m spatial resolution, revisiting every 91 days.
The IMF promotes global financial stability and monetary cooperation, providing funding and economic policy guidance to countries facing fiscal difficulties.
IPBES assesses the state of biodiversity and ecosystems, offering policy recommendations on how to protect and enhance the natural world while supporting human well-being.
A specific biophysical, social or financial variable or group of variables that can be measured on the platform. Link to list of Indicators
A predefined category an Organization belongs to, used for categorization and tailored insights. Examples: Pharma, Agrifood, Automotive, etc. Link to list of industries (based on existing taxonomy)
Insetting is a concept where businesses take responsibility for their environmental impact and work on improving local ecosystems or natural resources within their own supply chains.
A specific, custom, actionable piece of information generated by the Co-Pilot. Types include: • Context: An observation about performance or data trends. • Risk: The perception of likelihood of a negative event occurring. • Opportunity: A suggestion for an action with a positive environmental, social or financial outcome • Milestone: A significant achievement or event. Link to list of Recommendations
A structured financial agreement representing an investment in one or more Assets. A Deal contains all relevant documentation, such as the Contract and Due Diligence materials.
KYC refers to the process by which businesses verify the identity of their customers to prevent fraud, money laundering, and to ensure compliance with regulations.