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EcoLynx

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we hear most.

About EcoLynx

What does EcoLynx do?

EcoLynx helps companies track and report on their impact on nature, using machine learning and automation together with a network of biodiversity experts. Our tagline: embedded nature intelligence for sustainability reporting and impact optimisation.

Where is EcoLynx based?

Stockholm, Sweden.

Who is EcoLynx for?

Companies that need to understand, report on and reduce their impacts on nature, especially those preparing for CSRD, TNFD or SBTN.

Frameworks

What is ESRS E4?

The European Sustainability Reporting Standard on biodiversity and ecosystems, used for reporting under the CSRD when the topic is material. Read our guide.

What is the difference between TNFD and SBTN?

TNFD is a disclosure framework for nature-related issues; SBTN provides methods for setting targets for nature. They are designed to be complementary. See TNFD and SBTN.

What is materiality screening?

A first, sector-level assessment of which activities and pressures are likely to be significant for nature. In SBTN this is Step 1a. More.

The free tool

Is the Materiality Screening Tool really free?

Yes, it is free and open source (GPL-3.0). Open it here.

Does it cover my value chain?

The v1 data covers direct operations only. Upstream scores were planned by SBTN; downstream is not included. See limitations.

Who created the underlying data?

UNEP-WCMC, BCG and SBTN, building on ENCORE. See attribution.

Get in touch

See what nature intelligence can do for your reporting

Tell us about your company, your reporting obligations and where you are on your nature journey. We will get back to you by email.