50 Investible Opportunities for a New Nature Economy 2026

Cross-sectoral Industrial water management systems Comprehensive water management approaches optimizing the use, treatment and recycling of water Reduces freshwater consumption through recycling and re-useOpEx reductionReduced water consumption and treatment costs Integrated heat systems Optimizing the capture, distribution and re-use of heat across sectors to reduce energy waste and environmental impacts Reduces fossil fuel consumption through recycling and reuseOpEx reductionProvides buffer from fuel price volatility for industrial operators by diversifying heat sourcesOperational uplifts Land use Ocean use Freshwater use Resource use Pollution Low Moderate High Opportunity description Primary nature impact Co-benefits Primary financial impact Transformative impact Climate Social Tech maturityCapital intensity ScalabilityOverview of operational uplift opportunities for nature (continued) FIGURE 7 CASE STUDY 1 Operational uplift example – mining exploration with drones and sensors Autonomous drones and vehicle-mounted systems use advanced sensors to rapidly and precisely map mineral compositions over large areas, enabling faster and less invasive exploration practices. Nature impact Neutral impact Positive impact Land Ocean Freshwater use Resource use Pollution Co-benefits Climate Social This technology enables non-intrusive mapping and reduces the need for ground-based exploration teams and heavy equipment which disturbs large land areas. Fewer ground interventions reduce risk of spills, leaks or other factors which could contribute to soil and water contamination and associated health risks. High resolution data allows for more precise identification of mineral deposits, reducing unnecessary land clearing and resulting in less disturbance for local communities. Remote monitoring avoids the disturbance of wetlands, rivers and lakes during exploration. Drones can help track water and sediment flows, aiding in environmental management and compliance with regulations. Drones consume less fuel and materials than helicopters and ground vehicles used in traditional exploration, with advanced sensor technologies reducing the need for physical and water- intensive sampling. Use of drones and remote sensing technologies by mining companies can accelerate data collection and analysis, accelerate project timelines and reduce time to discovery. Improved data quality can result in more successful discovery outcomes and higher value resource finds. These technologies replace costly helicopter flights, large field crews and survey equipment and cover large areas quickly, reducing per-square-kilometre exploration costs. Minimizing human exposure in remote or hazardous areas reduces insurance and related liability expenditures. High: The opportunity is characterized by a high degree of technological maturity. Both drone platforms and remote sensing technologies are widely available and are being rolled out by large mining companies. Mature software solutions exist to integrate analytical capabilities to process and interpret drone- and sensor- gathered data. Ongoing industry innovations are focused around advancing battery life, sensor miniaturization and developing AI- enabled capabilities and use cases.Technological/process maturity Financial impact for producers Revenue increase OpEx reduction CapEx reduction – 50 Investible Opportunities for a New Nature Economy 18