key challenges
critical infrastructure operators face increasing climate exposure, rising maintenance costs, and limited funding for natural infrastructure that could protect and enhance their assets.
climate exposure risk
critical infrastructure faces mounting threats from floods, storms, extreme heat, and other climate impacts that disrupt operations and require costly repairs.
operational cost escalation
maintenance and repair costs increase as infrastructure ages and climate impacts intensify, while budgets remain constrained.
asset protection needs
natural infrastructure—wetlands, forests, dunes—provides cost-effective protection for critical assets but lacks dedicated funding mechanisms.
fragmented responsibility
natural systems that protect infrastructure often fall outside operator boundaries or jurisdictions, making investment and management challenging.
how ensurance helps
fund natural infrastructure—coastal wetlands, floodplain forests, urban green space—that protects your critical assets from climate impacts
reduce operational costs through natural systems that filter water, buffer storms, and reduce maintenance needs
attract co-investors to natural infrastructure projects through ensurance structures that generate returns while delivering operational benefits
establish MRV systems that quantify cost savings and operational benefits, justifying ongoing investment to stakeholders and ratepayers
coordinate cross-jurisdictional natural infrastructure investments that protect assets across boundaries
build resilience portfolios that combine natural and traditional infrastructure for comprehensive protection
relevant services
BASIN services tailored for infrastructure operator
nature finance & valuation
use cases
real-world scenarios for infrastructure operator
port authority coastal protection
a port authority issues ensurance certificates for coastal wetland restoration, attracting institutional investors to fund projects that buffer storm surge and protect port facilities. reduced infrastructure damage saves millions annually while natural assets generate verified returns.
airport flood mitigation
an airport operator invests in ensurance certificates for upstream floodplain restoration and wetland creation. natural infrastructure reduces flood risk to runway and terminal facilities, preventing operational disruptions and costly closures.
transportation corridor resilience
a transportation authority partners with upstream landowners to fund watershed protection through ensurance. improved water quality and reduced sediment loads lower bridge and culvert maintenance costs while reducing flood risk to road infrastructure.
telecom infrastructure wildfire protection
a telecommunications operator participates in an ensurance syndicate funding fuel reduction across 30,000 acres surrounding critical tower and fiber assets. reduced wildfire risk protects infrastructure while premium flows from risk-sharing utilities generate yield.
ensurance instruments
the tools that power your natural capital strategy
specific certificates
certificates tied to individual natural assets with defined locations & attributes
syndicates
shared groups pooling capital around specific natural capital objectives
agents
ai agents with their own accounts for autonomous stewardship & management
general coins
coins for broad ecosystem support & indirect natural capital funding
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