Nature Positive Business Mapper
Nature means business. Map yours.
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The Nature Positive Mapper is...
... a pioneering tool designed to help SMEs integrate nature-positive principles into their operations and strategies. By simplifying complex sustainability frameworks, the Mapper equips businesses with actionable insights to address their ecological dependencies and impacts, fostering innovation and resilience during the green transition.
This project is part of a broader initiative supported by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), the UK's leading investor in environmental science. The Mapper aligns with NERC's mission to advance solutions for critical environmental challenges through collaborative research and innovation.
Why Join the Beta?
Get early access to groundbreaking technology developed by leading UK universities and sustainability experts.
Simplify complex frameworks like TNFD into clear, actionable steps for your business.
How the Nature Positive Mapper Supports SMEs
Simplifies Frameworks: Translates complex sustainability frameworks, such as TNFD and LEAP, into actionable steps tailored for SMEs.
Provides Tailored Insights: Delivers sector-specific guidance to help businesses identify their unique nature-positive opportunities.
Supports Green Transition: Offers SMEs structured pathways to align their operations with nature-positive principles and build resilience in the evolving market.
Enhances Investment Readiness: Helps SMEs align their activities and reporting with investor expectations, supporting access to nature-positive investment opportunities.
Collaborating Institutions and Partners
The Nature Positive Mapper is supported by an esteemed consortium of academic and research partners, including:
Middlesex University's Centre for Enterprise, Environment, and Development Research (CEEDR): A leader in sustainable business research, focusing on SME sustainability and innovation.
University of Reading: Renowned for its expertise in environmental and ecological research.
Centre for the Understanding of Sustainable Prosperity (CUSP): Advancing research on sustainable economic systems.
University of the Arts London (UAL): Contributing design-led approaches to sustainability.
MDX GreenFin: Supporting green finance solutions for SMEs.
Integrating Finance and Biodiversity Programme: A NERC initiative driving investment in biodiversity-related initiatives.
These partners contribute to the Mapper's multidisciplinary approach, ensuring robust research is seamlessly integrated with practical applications.
Project Team
Professor Robyn Owen (Project Director, CEEDR & GreenFin Research, Middlesex University)
Professor Robyn Owen leads the NERC-funded SME Nature Positive Finance project (2022-26) and brings a wealth of expertise in sustainable business development and green finance. She has served in advisory roles for Innovate UK and the London Councils' Green Economy Programme. Robyn oversees CEEDR's contribution to the Mapper, ensuring its alignment with nature-positive investment frameworks.
Dr Amy Burnett (Senior Researcher, CEEDR)
Dr Amy Burnett specializes in SME sustainability and toolkit development, with extensive experience aligning business practices with the TNFD and LEAP frameworks. In this project, Amy focuses on biodiversity measurement methodologies and data collection to strengthen the Mapper's actionable outputs.
Dougal Fleming (Practitioner Researcher, CEEDR)
Dougal Fleming, formerly a green innovation advisor at the University of Brighton, brings hands-on expertise in SME engagement. Dougal leads workshops and engagement activities, leveraging his practical experience to foster nature-positive practices among businesses.
Dr Tom Breeze (Expert Advisor, University of Reading)
Dr Tom Breeze brings specialist expertise in ecological services impact measurement frameworks. His insights help ensure the Mapper effectively captures and evaluates organizations' interactions with natural systems.
Ollie Bream McIntosh (Academic Consultant)
Ollie contributes his expertise in research and analytics to the Mapper, ensuring its methodologies are underpinned by rigorous academic insights. His role bridges practical application and environmental research, supporting the development of impactful tools for SMEs.
Catherine Wilder (Project Lead, Storybord AI)
As founder of Storybord AI, Catherine brings expertise in creating accessible, AI-driven tools for businesses. She leads the Mapper's development, ensuring its design and functionality meet the needs of SMEs navigating the green transition.
These partners contribute to the Mapper's multidisciplinary approach, ensuring robust research is seamlessly integrated with practical applications.
Invitation to Beta Testers
We are now inviting beta testers to the Nature Positive Mapper for feedback.
Beta participants will receive a personalised Nature Positive Action Plan in exchange for their insights.
The Nature Positive Mapper is part of NERC's commitment to advancing environmental solutions through innovative research.