Verdantmetrics offers BioBox, an AI‑driven hardware and software platform that captures wildlife sounds and monitors soil, air, and microclimate conditions around commercial properties. The system converts these data into quantifiable biodiversity and environmental metrics, automatically generating audit‑ready ESG reports that help owners claim green‑building credits for certifications such as LEED, GRESB, BREEAM, and BOMA.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Commercial real estate owners and managers often lack reliable, continuous data on how on‑site nature—such as birds, pollinators, soil health, and microclimate conditions—contributes to building resilience and ESG performance. Without quantifiable metrics, it is difficult to demonstrate compliance with certifications like LEED, GRESB, BREEAM, or BOMA, limiting access to green‑building credits and sustainability reporting.
Solution
BioBox provides an integrated hardware and software platform that captures acoustic signatures of wildlife and continuously monitors soil, air, and microclimate variables around a property. AI algorithms transform raw sound recordings into species‑level insights and translate environmental sensor data into actionable metrics that describe nature’s protective functions against floods, wildfire smoke, and heat stress. The system automatically compiles audit‑ready reports aligned with major ESG frameworks, enabling property owners to claim green‑building credits with minimal manual effort. Installation is rapid, requires virtually no maintenance, and the data are delivered through a cloud dashboard that supports ongoing monitoring and compliance tracking.
Target Audience
Primary customers are commercial real‑estate owners, property managers, and ESG compliance teams seeking measurable nature data to support sustainability certifications and resilience reporting.
Features
- AI‑powered microphone that identifies bird and bee activity and converts sounds into quantifiable biodiversity data
- Integrated suite of low‑maintenance sensors measuring soil moisture, air quality, temperature, humidity, and microclimate conditions
- Continuous, real‑time data collection with cloud‑based storage and analytics
- Automated generation of ESG‑compliant reports for certifications such as LEED, GRESB, BREEAM, and BOMA
- Dashboard visualizations that link nature metrics to building resilience outcomes (e.g., flood mitigation, heat reduction)
- Plug‑and‑play hardware that ships in days and requires minimal on‑site setup