As a land-development software provider committed to offering sustainable solutions to our clients, we know that AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) firms are increasingly being asked to engage in projects that utilize nature-based solutions. A recent report from Meticulous Research highlights additional insights in this space: the rapidly growing market for biodiversity and other natural capital credits.
Market projections estimate a 26% growth, with the value of natural capital credits expected to reach nearly $37.55 billion by 2032- a significant leap from its current valuation at just $6 billion. This signals more than just a financial trend. Now more than ever, this market report represents a shift in how ecosystems and biodiversity are being quantified and valued in this industry.
For those of us involved in land development, regeneration, and urban infrastructure projects, this presents both a challenge and an opportunity- How do we continue to do the environmental restoration and built-environment work we are passionate about, while also complying with various credit market standards and capitalizing on this emerging market opportunity?
Stratifyx is an online decision support platform for organizations engaging in sustainability work across varying sectors. Designed for professionals across sectors, Stratifyx leverages local ecological data at landscape scale to identify the most effective and sustainable land-use scenarios from the earliest stages of project development. By providing holistic, high-level insights, Stratifyx empowers project managers and developers to incorporate nature-based solutions that complement the various environmental regulations, permitting requirements, and crediting protocols that your project faces, while also providing opportunities to visualize how to generate additional value from the natural capital available on your site.
As stewards of the built and natural environment, embracing natural capital credits can enhance the resilience and sustainability of land development projects and the communities where they reside. By integrating nature-based solutions and participating in the natural capital credit markets, you can contribute to a nature-positive future while meeting the evolving expectations of our clients and regulators.