Over 1,000 Organizations Have Adopted TNFD Disclosures
The framework for reporting nature-related financial risks has reached a milestone of 1,154 organizations globally.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Environmental
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More than 1,000 organizations have now produced nature-related disclosures aligned with the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD). These adopters collectively manage $26.6 trillion in assets.
Why it matters
Investors are increasingly focused on nature loss due to its potential impact on fund performance, though inconsistent data and measurement methods currently hinder the translation of these assessments into portfolio decisions.
The number of organizations producing TNFD-aligned disclosures has more than doubled from 542 to 1,154. Investors currently apply these assessment methods primarily to stewardship (73%) and risk management (60%).
The players
Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures
An international market-led initiative that develops frameworks for organizations to report and act on evolving nature-related risks.
The details
Organizations use the TNFD framework to assess and report nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks, and opportunities. Investors utilize the LEAP approach—a structured process to locate, evaluate, assess, and prepare for nature-related issues—to integrate these factors into capital allocation, portfolio construction, stewardship, and risk management.
Timeline
2021: TNFD launched as a market-led initiative.
September 2023: TNFD published final disclosure recommendations.
September 21, 2026: TNFD 2026 status report published.
The Tech Race
The expansion of TNFD-aligned reporting reflects the competitive pressure to standardize nature-related risk data in global markets. This follows the momentum established by the publication of the final TNFD recommendations in September 2023.
Investors managing $26.6 trillion are now integrating nature-related data into their risk management and stewardship activities. More than 90% of surveyed investors support the introduction of formal nature-related reporting standards within one to three years.
The takeaway
With 96% of investors concerned about nature loss affecting financial performance, this shift signals a move toward mandatory non-financial reporting. Watch for the proposed introduction of formal nature-related reporting standards within the next one to three years.
Further reading
For broader context on how organizations are measuring and reporting their climate and nature impact, visit the Environmental section.
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