Forest & Climate Investment Due Diligence Services

ESG due diligence, impact measurement, and portfolio optimization for institutional investors deploying capital in nature-based climate solutions and climate technology.

Investment Due Diligence & ESG Assessment

Comprehensive technical and ESG analysis for acquisition and portfolio decisions:

  • Nature-based solutions evaluation (forest carbon, afforestation, ecosystem restoration, regenerative agriculture integration)
  • Carbon removal technology assessment (BiCRS, direct air capture with biomass integration, engineered carbon sinks)
  • Timberland and natural asset valuation incorporating ecosystem services and climate resilience
  • ESG materiality assessment aligned with TCFD, SASB, and GRI frameworks
  • Physical climate risk quantification (wildfire, drought, pest vulnerability, extreme weather)
  • Transition risk assessment for carbon-intensive natural resource holdings
  • Impact verification and additionality analysis for climate investment claims

Portfolio Management & Optimization

Analytics supporting institutional ESG investment decision-making:

  • Multi-asset portfolio optimization balancing financial returns and climate impact
  • Nature-based solutions integration within broader ESG investment strategies
  • Climate tech validation and technology readiness assessment for portfolio allocation
  • Blended finance structuring for catalytic climate capital deployment
  • Cross-functional coordination across operations research, data science, ESG analytics, and domain expertise
  • Performance attribution separating alpha from climate co-benefits
  • Scenario analysis for climate policy changes and carbon pricing trajectories

ESG Metrics & Impact Reporting

Quantification and verification for impact-focused investors:

  • Carbon sequestration quantification meeting verification standards (VCS, Gold Standard, CAR)
  • Biodiversity impact assessment and natural capital accounting
  • Community co-benefits measurement (employment, rural economic development, environmental justice)
  • SDG alignment mapping for nature-based investments
  • Impact reporting for LP communications and regulatory disclosure
  • Third-party verification coordination and quality assurance
  • Avoided emissions calculation for nature-based solutions vs. baseline scenarios

Climate Technology Market Analysis

Assessment of emerging opportunities in climate tech and nature-based solutions:

  • Nature-based carbon removal market trends and price dynamics
  • Climate technology landscape mapping and competitive analysis
  • Technology readiness and commercial viability assessment
  • Regulatory landscape analysis across jurisdictions (IRA, EU taxonomy, national NDCs)
  • Market sizing for biomass utilization, sustainable forestry, and restoration economy
  • Value chain analysis from carbon credit origination through retirement
  • Strategic positioning for climate-focused investment portfolios

Risk Management & Climate Resilience

Integration of climate considerations into traditional risk frameworks:

  • Physical risk modeling for natural asset portfolios (wildfire, drought, disease)
  • Supply chain climate risk assessment for biomass-dependent operations
  • Permanence risk evaluation for long-duration carbon storage
  • Regulatory risk analysis for evolving carbon market frameworks
  • Reputational risk assessment for greenwashing and impact credibility
  • Insurance and hedging strategies for climate-exposed holdings
  • Adaptive management frameworks for changing environmental conditions

Contact us to discuss your climate investment and ESG analytics needs.