Investors Can’t Afford Blind Spots: New Xilva MONITOR Flags Risks in Nature-Based Portfolios Before They Escalate

With $200+ billion pledged to nature-based solutions, Xilva MONITOR delivers transparency, risk alerts, and comprehensive reporting - protecting investors from delivery and reputational risks.

Zurich, September 09, 2025  — Xilva, a leader in due diligence for forest and nature-based solutions (NbS), today announced the launch of Xilva MONITOR, a new solution giving investors continuous oversight of their forest and nature-based project portfolios. As global commitments to nature-based solutions surpass $200 billion annually, investors face growing pressure to ensure projects deliver measurable results - and avoid the pitfalls of greenwashing, underperformance, and reputational damage.

Following a comprehensive 360° view of project risks, Xilva MONITOR goes on to provide a dynamic risk ledger that tracks project performance, risk mitigation and milestones. Xilva MONITOR applies cutting-edge tools like satellite imagery, performance reports, and government watchlists to detect emerging risks early. Investors receive structured progress reports, alerts, and expert guidance, enabling them to act proactively with their project partners.

“Investing in nature is essential for fighting climate change and biodiversity loss, but without robust monitoring, investors are exposed,” said Tim Duehrkoop, co-founder and CEO of Xilva. “With Xilva MONITOR, we give investors peace of mind by making risks visible early, keeping track of mitigation measures and ensuring their investments deliver real impact.”

Unlike conventional monitoring tools that focus narrowly on carbon or biodiversity, Xilva MONITOR integrates all dimensions into one platform. It builds on the company’s Xilva GRADE framework, which evaluates projects across six key categories: Impact, Financial Viability, Leadership & Team, Project Design, ESG Safeguards, and Growth Potential.

Through MONITOR, investors gain access to:

• Regular progress reports across all Xilva GRADE categories

• Alerts on new risks, from environmental hazards to compliance or reputational issues

• A dynamic risk ledger consolidating all information on risks and mitigation progress

• Direct access to Xilva experts for tailored insights
  
  

“Risk free nature-based investments are a myth,” added Jamie Lawrence, co-founder and Head, Forests at Xilva. “Well-structured risk mitigation and clear accountability are not. With Xilva MONITOR we can track performance against agreed mitigation measures that reduce delivery risk.”

Xilva MONITOR is now available to investors, financial institutions, and organizations financing or overseeing nature-based projects and infrastructure.