Tools4change provides resources and training to help businesses understand and manage their impact on nature and biodiversity. Their suite of tools enables companies to align with environmental standards like ESRS E4, TNFD, and SBTN.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Businesses face increasing pressure to understand and manage their impact on nature and biodiversity due to growing environmental concerns and evolving regulatory standards. Many companies lack the internal expertise and resources to effectively assess their biodiversity footprint and align with frameworks such as ESRS E4, TNFD, and SBTN. This can lead to non-compliance, reputational risks, and missed opportunities for sustainable growth.
Solution
Tools4change offers a guided process and supporting tools that enable businesses to develop a biodiversity baseline for compliant reporting and risk management. Their 12-week program trains employees to conduct biodiversity assessments, reducing reliance on external consultants and building in-house capacity. The process follows TNFD's (S)LEAP framework and aligns with ESRS E-4 and Science Based Targets for Nature, providing a solid methodology centered on the business's specific context. Tools4change also provides consulting services for companies that prefer a full-service solution.
Target Audience
Tools4change primarily serves businesses, including multinational corporations and SMEs, that need to assess, manage, and report on their biodiversity impacts in accordance with evolving ESG frameworks and regulatory requirements, as well as asset managers needing portfolio-level assessments.
Features
- 12-week guided program for developing a company-specific biodiversity baseline
- Training modules covering screening, scoping, assessment, and prioritization
- Alignment with leading ESG frameworks, including TNFD, ESRS E-4, and Science Based Targets for Nature
- Supporting tools and expert guidance throughout the process
- Excellence Networks providing ongoing updates and peer learning opportunities
- Optional consulting services for full-service biodiversity management and reporting
- Biodiversity primer workshops for management and boards
- Portfolio baseline assessment tailored for asset managers and the financial sector (available from Q1 2025)