Nature credits explained

2025

What are nature credits?

Nature credits turn tangible environmental improvements into something measurable and tradable. When a landowner restores a wetland, manages woodlands for biodiversity, or improves soil and habitats, those actions can be scientifically assessed and certified. Companies seeking to demonstrate a positive environmental impact can then purchase “credits” linked to that work. Unlike carbon credits, which focus solely on reducing emissions, nature credits capture a broader range of ecosystem benefits: clean water, pollinator habitats, richer biodiversity, and resilient landscapes…

By: Delphine DUPEUX, Director of EU Biodiversity policy and Parliamentary Affairs, ELO & Dr. Jurgen TACK, ELO Secretary,General

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