Our real-world risk mitigation proposition for Companies

The realities of climate and Nature risk

Companies across the UK face increasing risks to their revenues, assets, and operations due to climate and Nature-related risks.

  • Floods cost businesses £82,000 on average

    Flooding is costly: Cleaning up, repairs, business closures, and supply chain disruptions all impact profitability and a company’s ability to operate efficiently. Beyond immediate financial losses, the long-term effects can include reputational damage and increased insurance premiums, further straining resources.

  • Water shortages cost london £500 million per day

    Droughts incur significant costs: Droughts significantly impact businesses that rely on water. Agriculture suffers from lower crop yields, while industries like manufacturing, data centers, and energy production face increased operational costs due to water shortages. These sectors depend on consistent water supply for cooling, processing, and production. As water becomes scarce, costs rise, productivity drops, and companies face increased risks to their operations.

  • £105 billion investment needed to secure water supply and reduce sewage by 2030

    Water quality issues are high-priced: In the UK, water quality has reached a historic low, with over 3.6 million hours of raw sewage discharged into rivers and seas in 2023. A £105 billion investment is needed to secure water supplies against increasing droughts, to maintain world-class drinking water quality, and drastically reduce sewage pollution.

  • Biodiversity loss could cost the global economy $5 trillion.

    Biodiversity loss is expensive: It threatens supply chains, reduces yields, and jeopardises food security, leading to significant economic impacts. Moreover, the loss of biodiversity can diminish ecosystem services like pollination and soil fertility, driving up costs for agricultural inputs and reducing the resilience of agricultural systems.

  • 256% rise in offsetting costs by 2030

    Carbon offsetting incurs considerable costs: The expense of purchasing offsets is projected to surge dramatically. This financial burden threatens to strain corporate budgets and may limit investment in other essential sustainability efforts.

Driven by climate change and the degradation of our natural infrastructure, the frequency of these climate and Nature related risks are increasing in both frequency and severity. Existing solutions to mitigate these risks requires large amounts of capital expenditure, and only provide a short-term fix with costs continuing to rise.

Rebalance Earth’s Nature restoration projects will provide companies with operational resilience from climate and Nature related risks by:

1. Reducing business disruption

2. Reducing risk of damage to assets

Companies pay for these services through Nature-as-a-Service (NaaS) contracts.

Additional benefits of NaaS to companies

1.     Addressing transitional risk
Companies also face transitional risks, including reputational, regulatory, and legal compliance risk. NaaS offers additional benefits by addressing these risks:

  • Delivery of climate and Nature-related commitments:
    Helps manage regulatory and legal risks by meeting climate and nature-related obligations. Such as net zero commitments, TCFD and TNFD.

  • Reduced reputational risk:
    Helps align with the environmental beliefs of customers and employees, strengthening community ties and corporate responsibility.

2. Positive community impact
The restoration of Nature, paid for by companies paying for Nature-as-a-Service will bring meaningful change to local communities through:

  • Improved air and water quality, the advancement of public health

  • Enhanced soil and water quality, for the benefit of farmers and supply chains

  • Increase in property values

  • Increased access to green spaces, the promotion of well-being

  • Promotion of green jobs