manufacturing & materials sector
your supply chain starts with nature
raw materials, water, and stable operating conditions all depend on natural systems. understanding and investing in these dependencies reduces risk and builds competitive advantage.
map your nature dependenciesnature dependencies
how manufacturing & materials depends on ecosystem services & natural capital
key challenges
manufacturers face growing exposure to nature-related supply chain disruptions, water constraints, and disclosure requirements.
raw material volatility
climate impacts and ecosystem degradation create supply chain disruptions for nature-derived inputs.
water intensity
manufacturing processes often require significant water inputs increasingly constrained by scarcity and quality issues.
facility exposure
production facilities face physical climate risks including flooding, heat stress, and extreme weather.
disclosure requirements
TNFD, CSRD, and investor pressure demand visibility into nature dependencies across operations and supply chains.
how ensurance helps
map nature dependencies across your supply chain and identify priority intervention points
fund ecosystem protection and restoration in source regions that secure raw material supplies
invest in natural infrastructure—wetlands, forests, green buffers—that protect facilities from climate impacts
generate verified nature impact data for disclosure requirements and ESG reporting
structure supply chain ensurance programs that align supplier incentives with nature-positive outcomes
use cases
real-world scenarios for manufacturing & materials
supply chain resilience
a textile manufacturer funds watershed protection in cotton-growing regions through ensurance, reducing water-related supply disruptions while generating verified impact metrics for sustainability reporting.
facility flood protection
a manufacturing campus invests in upstream wetland restoration through ensurance certificates, reducing flood risk at lower cost than engineered alternatives while generating community co-benefits.
circular materials transition
a materials company structures ensurance funding regenerative forestry practices, securing sustainable fiber supply while building carbon and biodiversity credentials.
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