50 Investible Opportunities for a New Nature Economy Supplementary Appendix 2026

55 Earth observation and imaging technologies enhance mine management techniques by enabling precise terrain mapping, environmental monitoring, and operational optimization. – Reduced ground f ootprint : High - precision data from LiDAR and imaging technologies enable targeted exploration and operational optimization, significantly minimizing unnecessary land disturbance and infrastructure development. – Reduced emissions: Less air pollution than ground - based exploration Archetype Operational Nature impact Transformative impact Suitability of financing and de - risking instruments Technological / process maturity Capital intensity Scalability Bonds Loans Equity Other De - risking Commercial bonds Thematic bonds Sustainability - linked bonds Impact bonds Commercial loans Thematic loans / project finance Sustainability - linked loans Impact loans Commercial equity Private equity Venture capital Impact equity Blended finance Insurance Advanced market commitments Legend: Low High Low suitability High suitability Payments for ecosystem services Land ecosystem use change Ocean ecosystem Freshwater use Resource use Pollution Co - benefits Climate Social ✓ – Established technology: LiDAR widely used in mining, forestry and civil engineering applications and can be integrated with other tools – Moderate upfront investment: Some capital required for data processing and equipment. Many companies offer this as a service – Financing suitability characteristics: Technology and analytics companies providing earth observation solutions for mining generally require funding during early and growth stages to develop advanced imaging hardware, software, and AI - driven analytics platforms. Venture capital and impact equity investments can support innovation, product development, and market entry. High - value LiDAR equipment and sensors can require property and operational insurance.– Growing market demand : Technologies widely used to identify mineral targets and monitor environmental changes in real time, shortening exploration cycles and improving decision accuracy – Cost reduction potential: Supports cheaper operations oversight Negative impact Positive impact Financing target Technology companies Chemicals, Plastics & Pharma Construction Materials Energy Mining Technology Transportation & Logistics Cross - sectoral Automotive Fashion & Textiles Leisure Waste Management Metals & Steel Agri, Food & Forestry Conditions Nature KPIs required to ensure net positive impact for nature Financial impact Revenue increase✓ Opex reduction✓ Capex reduction✓ Earth observation and imaging technologies for mine site management FINANCING THE NATURE - POSITIVE TRANSITION