Result description
The euPOLIS ESS & Biodiversity analysis is a consultancy service and methodological framework developed and tested during euPOLIS planning and design phases to quantify and improve the ecological performance of NBS. It integrates: (1) ecosystem service and biodiversity audits enriched with mitigation and enhancement proposals; (2) comparative scenario assessment, enabling decision-makers to test alternative NBS options through GIS analysis, ecological indicators and expert-based evaluation; and (3) a set of policy-relevant indicators and biodiversity proxies designed for easy integration into planning and approval processes. The framework supports municipalities, developers and consultancies in communicating biodiversity value, identifying risks and opportunities, and optimising NBS designs for stronger long-term outcomes. It also supports regulatory and sustainability alignment, including ESG reporting and certification-related documentation. The result is at TRL 7 (demonstrated in EU project pilots) and is delivered as per-project audits and advisory services, with potential packaging into standardised sector products.
Addressing target audiences and expressing needs
- Business partners – SMEs, Entrepreneurs, Large Corporations
- Investor readiness training
- Investor introductions
Municipalities/environmental agencies and developers to apply the service on real projects and provide access to planning/GIS data and site information for scenario comparison. Planning and architecture consultancies to embed the framework into design workflows and tender deliverables. Partners in ESG and certification (e.g., DGNB) to align indicators and reporting formats. Strategic co-development with larger consultancies/tech providers to standardise templates, scale delivery and build a repeatable market offering.
- Other Actors who can help us fulfil our market potential
- Academia/ Universities
- Private Investors
R&D, Technology and Innovation aspects
Methodology and service successfully demonstrated in EU project pilots, but not yet fully productised for systematic commercial delivery. Next steps: package standard templates and sector-specific offerings, strengthen indicator/reporting alignment with ESG and certifications, and build strategic partnerships to scale delivery. Seek customers/partners for replication projects and market roll-out.
Yes. The service scales through a repeatable methodology: standard indicators, GIS workflows, scenario-comparison templates and reporting formats that can be reused across projects and sectors. Packaging into sector-specific products and partnering with larger consultancies/tech providers can increase delivery capacity while maintaining quality through documented procedures and QA.
Yes. The service creates sustainable value by improving biodiversity and ecosystem-service outcomes of urban projects and ensuring NBS designs are optimised, credible and aligned with planning and compliance needs. Value is delivered through structured audits, scenario comparisons and practical indicators that translate ecological evidence into actionable design recommendations and decision-ready reports. Economic value is captured through per-project audits and advisory services for public and private clients, complemented by ESG and certification support (e.g., DGNB) and the potential to package standardised offerings for specific sectors. As templates and workflows are standardised and partnerships expand, delivery becomes more efficient while maintaining quality, enabling long-term viability and broad environmental and social benefit beyond the provider.
