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Ecosystem Intelligence is a platform that quantifies nature’s benefits to support evidence-based, nature-positive decision-making for organizations and communities.

Ecosystem Intelligence is a proven quantification platform for nature-based decision making, developed by EcoMetrix Solutions Group. It provides a common unit of measure to quantify the benefits provided by landscapes and to compare alternative interventions. The platform supports site-level data collection, scenario analysis, design optimization, natural capital accounting, and disclosures for ESG and regulatory reporting. It integrates ecological and social outcomes across climate, air quality, water, biodiversity, soil, and wellbeing, helping nonprofits, governments, and Fortune 500 organizations make transparent, evidence-based decisions. Over more than 20 years, EI has been refined with input from more than 100 subject-matter experts and implemented in 40+ countries, informed by collaborations with The Dow Chemical Company and The Nature Conservancy, and guided by a global community of practitioners. The organization continues to evolve to drive pervasive positive impact and improve how nature is valued in business and public decision-making.

To enable transparent measurement and valuation of nature’s benefits, empowering decision-makers to design, restore, and manage landscapes that produce sustainable social, environmental, and economic benefits.

What we offer

Ecosystem Intelligence Platform

Unlock Nature's Benefits Through A Proven Quantification Platform.

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Market segments

Market size by segment

Growth potential (CAGR)

Natural capital accounting

1 Billion USD18% CAGR

Capabilities to quantify and account for natural capital and ecosystem assets, aligned with SEEA/CNCA frameworks to support accounting, balance sheets, and corporate or national reporting.

Biodiversity and ecosystem services valuation

1.5 Billion USD9% CAGR

Modeling and mapping of biodiversity outcomes and ecosystem service production and flows to value benefits, inform conservation planning, and assess intervention impacts.

Site-level ecological monitoring and verification

1.2 Billion USD10% CAGR

Field data capture, GIS integration, guided surveys, condition measurement, and outputs designed for third‑party verification and ongoing site monitoring.

Nature-based design optimization and scenario analysis

1 Billion USD12% CAGR

Scenario modeling, intervention comparison, budgeting-informed design guidance, and optimization to evaluate and select landscape interventions that maximize ecological and social outcomes.

ESG data management and reporting

1.3 Billion USD26% CAGR

Data collection, analytics, and reporting frameworks to manage ESG metrics, demonstrate regulatory readiness, and support investor disclosures.

More information about our offering

Ecosystem Intelligence Platform

Ecosystem Intelligence Platform is a proven quantification platform for nature-based decision making. It provides a common unit of measure to quantify the benefits of landscapes and compare alternative interventions. The platform supports site-level data collection, scenario analysis, design optimization, natural capital accounting, and ESG/regulatory disclosures. It integrates ecological and social outcomes across climate, air quality, water, biodiversity, soil, and wellbeing to inform decisions for nonprofits, governments, and Fortune 500 organizations. Developed over 20+ years with input from 100+ subject-matter experts and deployed in 40+ countries, EI enables transparent, evidence-based decisions and ongoing platform refinement through a global practitioner community.

  • Support Informed Decision-Making
    Facilitates evaluation and comparison of ecological benefits, enabling informed decisions based on quantifiable data.
  • Ensure Compliance and Transparency
    Enables organizations to meet regulatory requirements while promoting environmental accountability.
  • Quick Performance Assessment
    Perform efficient evaluations to expedite planning processes.
  • Explore Multiple Design Options
    Users can create various design scenarios to assess potential impacts and benefits compared to baseline conditions.
  • Link Functions To Outcomes
    Facilitates understanding of how ecological functions translate into tangible benefits for stakeholders.
  • Model Landscape Drivers
    Quantifies the relationships between landscape attributes and the production of ecosystem services.
  • Generate Value Insights
    Provides essential insights for stakeholders on the monetary and intrinsic value of ecosystem services.
  • Visualize Ecosystem Assets
    Gain insights into the distribution and value of natural assets to inform management strategies.
  • Measure Ecosystem Health
    Utilizes robust models to assess and score ecological integrity, providing insights on ecosystem health.
  • Leverage Diverse Expertise
    Draws upon an extensive network of experts to refine methodologies and applications globally.
  • Maximize Design Efficiency
    Facilitates informed design decisions that balance ecological and financial considerations.
  • Enhance Budgeting Accuracy
    Use performance insights to optimize financial planning and resource allocation.
  • Illustrates Comparative Benefits
    Provides clear visualizations of the ecological benefits gained through different design options, promoting informed decision-making.
  • Cover Key Ecosystem Domains
    Ensures comprehensive assessment of critical ecosystem services.
  • Visualize Service Flows
    Tracks how ecosystem services flow over time and space, aiding stakeholder decision-making.
  • Understand Ecosystem Health
    Obtain accurate assessments of ecosystem health to guide conservation efforts and policy decisions.
  • Quantify Ecosystem Contributions
    Assess the value of ecosystem services to understand their benefits and integrate them into economic metrics.
  • Visualize Ecosystem Interactions
    Captures the interactions and flows of ecosystem services, aiding in comprehensive landscape planning.
  • Streamline Data Collection
    Empowers users to systematically gather valuable ecological data in the field with ease.
  • Simplify Site Setup
    Quickly establish site parameters to facilitate an efficient analysis.
  • Optimize Intervention Selections
    Assess multiple intervention strategies to determine optimal impacts.
  • Facilitates Reliable Data Collection
    The guided data collection process enables users to accurately document site conditions, making it accessible for individuals of all skill levels.
  • Maximize Design Relevance
    Utilizes detailed site-specific data to guide effective design interventions tailored to local conditions.
  • Ensure Compatibility
    Facilitates integration with global environmental accounting frameworks.
  • Assess Benefit Flows
    Helps users understand the temporal dynamics of ecosystem service benefits.
  • Improve Decision Making
    Make informed decisions using comprehensive data visualizations and reports for better transparency in natural capital management.
  • Streamline Data Collection
    Utilize intuitive GIS tools and mobile applications for efficient data collection in the field.
  • Ensure Accounting Consistency
    Maintain compliance with established international accounting frameworks for ecosystems.
  • Enhance Platform Rigor
    Ensures continuous improvement and accuracy through expert collaboration and validation.
  • Informed Decision Making
    Receive practical outputs that assist in evaluating design options.
  • Ensure Compliance
    Prepared outputs that streamline the verification process for regulatory and compliance purposes, bolstering the credibility of results.
  • Support Regulatory Compliance
    Generate exportable data that meets standards for regulatory and sustainability reporting.
  • Facilitates Communication
    Generates detailed reports suitable for various stakeholders, enhancing transparency and usability in decision-making.

References

Methodology and sourcing behind the figures shown above.

Natural capital accounting

Search results contain no published global market size for natural capital accounting (NCA) services/software. I used nearby, explicit market data and investment signals as proxies: a published estimate for the broader biodiversity & natural capital credits market (USD 5.7B in 2024, 24.1% CAGR) and major published investment needs for natural capital (Systemiq’s $400B minimum incremental investment). Combined with regulatory adoption of SEEA/EU rules and growing World Bank/CSIRO programs, these point to a small but rapidly growing NCA services/software market. I estimate ~USD 1.0B (2024) for NCA commercial spend (software, consulting, implementation) with high growth potential (CAGR ~18%) as demand from governments and corporates scales and enabling standards mature.

Biodiversity and ecosystem services valuation

No explicit market-size data for valuation/modeling services was present in the results. I used stated global biodiversity finance targets and funding gaps from the sources, plus evidence of rapidly expanding valuation research and databases, to infer a plausible market size. Roland Berger cites a target to mobilize ~USD 200 billion/year for biodiversity finance; assuming 0.5–1.0% of annual biodiversity finance is spent on valuation, modeling and mapping services yields roughly USD 1–2 billion/year. ESVD growth (4,042 standardized valuation records, large repository expansion) and prominent headline valuations (Costanza ~$33 trillion ecosystem value) indicate rising demand from governments and corporates (e.g., GBF, TNFD) for valuation services. Combining these signals gives an estimated current global market of ~USD 1.5 billion and a near-term CAGR ~9% as regulatory, corporate disclosure, and finance-mobilization drivers accelerate demand (reasonable range ~8–12%).

Site-level ecological monitoring and verification

Estimates derived from the provided environmental monitoring market reports (global market $14.7–27.9B; environmental monitoring software ~$16.8B in 2024). Site‑level ecological monitoring/verification is a specialized software+services niche (field data capture, GIS, guided surveys, verification outputs) representing a modest share of the broader software/monitoring market. Applying a specialist niche share (approx. 5–8% of the software/monitoring market) yields an estimated market size ~USD 1.2B. Growth potential is projected above the broad-market CAGR (4.9–7.2%) due to accelerated digitization, regulatory verification requirements, and SaaS adoption in ecology services; a ~10% CAGR reflects that premium adoption and higher service intensity for verification workflows.

Nature-based design optimization and scenario analysis

Estimate anchored to the World Bank NBS Opportunity Scan showing NBS analyses informed $2.3B in development financing (2022–2024). Assuming nature‑based design optimization and scenario-analysis services capture a small share of advisory, planning, geospatial and modelling spend on NbS projects (roughly single-digit percent of project financing and a larger share of technical consultancy/software budgets), I estimate a current global market ~USD 1.0B. Growth potential (CAGR ~12%) reflects accelerating public and private NbS investment, expanding use of geospatial/decision‑support tools, and increasing regulatory/financing drivers for resilience and nature‑based infrastructure.

ESG data management and reporting

Primary source: Verdantix explicitly defines the ESG reporting and data management software market and reports it was worth over $1.3B in 2023 with a 26% CAGR to 2029. Supporting sources show broader sustainability data-management and ESG software market estimates (DataNextResearch, PrecedenceResearch) with larger base figures and CAGRs, indicating adjacent market definitions and consistent strong growth; MeditechInsights reports ~15% near-term growth for ESG reporting. I used Verdantix as the closest match to the requested segment and its stated figures as the primary estimate.

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