Water and Nature Strategy Development
Our water and nature experts will help you design and develop water stewardship and nature-based strategies that are customized for your business. We will work with you to achieve science-based goals.
- Water + Nature
Planning Solution
Our process creates a foundation for success:
Whether at the enterprise or site level, our experts will design best-in-class water and nature programming tailored to your business.
Baseline Risk and Performance Assessment
Establish operational and contextual understanding of water and nature risks.
Risk Prioritization and Focus Areas
Identify where risks and opportunities are most material.
Stakeholder Engagement and Validation
Engage internal teams and external stakeholders to validate findings, understand local context, identify shared challenges, and inform feasible responses.
Goal Setting
Define clear, achievable water and nature stewardship goals informed by risk insights and stakeholder input.
Strategy and Roadmap Development
Develop strategies to achieve goals, including operational changes, investments, and nature-based solutions.
Implementation Planning, Monitoring, and Iteration
Plan delivery, track performance, evaluate effectiveness, and refine actions over time.
Case Study
A Practical Path for Nature in the Automotive Industry: The SP Nature Strategy Playbook
Fresh Coast volunteered its expertise alongside GZA Environmental to support the Suppliers Partnership for the Environment in developing the SP Nature Strategy Playbook, a practical guide that translates complex biodiversity concepts into feasible actions for automotive manufacturers and suppliers. By providing a clear pathway from early, low-cost actions to more integrated strategies, this playbook enables companies to turn their nature commitments into credible, actionable, and scalable programs that drive long-term business resilience.
Working with Fresh Coast on the Nature Playbook has helped SP to identify practical conservation strategies relevant to our OEM and supplier members. Their team’s expertise made it easy to connect nature-based solutions to broader industry sustainability priorities. The Playbook is a foundational tool for engaging companies in the auto supply chain and helping to scale nature-based solutions throughout their operations.”
Kellen Maoney, Suppliers Partnership For The Environment
Key Benefits
Establish Industry Leadership
Engage with Stakeholders
Reduce Resiliency Risk
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is a Water and Nature strategy important for my organization?
A Water and Nature strategy helps organizations manage water and nature-related risks, capitalize on opportunities, and contribute to a more sustainable future. It’s increasingly important for maintaining a positive brand reputation and ensuring long-term business resilience. A Water and Nature strategy provides:
- Long-Term Business Resilience: Protect operations dependent on healthy ecosystems and reliable water supplies
- Risk Management: Address physical risks (floods, droughts) and transition risks (regulations, stakeholder pressure) systematically
- Regulatory Readiness: Prepare for emerging nature-related disclosure frameworks (TNFD) and water stewardship requirements
- Stakeholder Confidence: Meet investor, customer, and community expectations for responsible resource management
- Operational Continuity: Ensure access to critical water and ecosystem resources in water-stressed regions
- Competitive Positioning: Differentiate through credible environmental stewardship in water-intensive sectors
How do you help organizations develop Water and Nature strategies?
We work with our clients to understand their organization, current priorities, and operational needs. From there, we identify opportunities for improvement and develop tailored strategies that meet their needs and objectives related to water and nature conservation.
What are the key components of a Water and Nature strategy?
Key components typically include assessing current water and nature-related risks and opportunities, setting clear goals and targets, and implementing actions to achieve those goals.