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TNFD

A global framework helping companies and financial institutions disclose and act on nature-related risks and opportunities, shifting finance towards nature-positive outcomes.

The TNFD is a global initiative that provides a framework for organisations to report and act on nature-related risks and opportunities. Inspired by the TCFD (Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures), it helps businesses and financial institutions integrate nature into decision-making by identifying dependencies, impacts, risks, and opportunities linked to biodiversity and ecosystems. Its ultimate goal is to shift global financial flows toward nature-positive outcomes.

TypeJurisdictionSector Relevance
FrameworkGlobalBusiness, Finance, Policy

Established / Active Since

2021

Maintained By / Organised By

TNFD Taskforce, a global multi-stakeholder initiative with support from UNDP, UNEP FI, Global Canopy, and WWF.

Official Resources

Relationship to Lemu

Lemu is a TNFD Forum Member and its platform Atlas is listed in the TNFD Tools Catalogue, contributing to the development of tools and indicators that align with TNFD’s disclosure recommendations.

Example in Practice

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Banks using TNFD guidance reports on its portfolio’s dependencies on freshwater ecosystems, assessing exposure to water scarcity risks and informing lending policies.
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Mining companies apply TNFD to disclose risks of biodiversity loss and water stress linked to extraction sites. Metrics like NDVI time series and water risk models are prioritised to monitor ecosystem degradation and freshwater dependency.
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Energy firms use TNFD-aligned indicators to track land-use change, impacts on freshwater ecosystems, and emissions. This enables disclosure of dependencies on wetlands and coastal systems, influencing lending and investment decisions.

Cross-Mapping with Other Frameworks

  • GRI: TNFD disclosures can be reported through GRI Standards, which already provide a widely adopted sustainability reporting structure.
  • SBTN: TNFD focuses on assessing and disclosing nature-related risks and dependencies, while SBTN provides target-setting guidance. Together, they enable organisations to move from disclosure to action.
  • GBF: TNFD recommendations help organisations align corporate reporting with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework goals.
Updated on Aug 31, 2025