We’re building the operating system for nature.
Because climate and biodiversity decisions deserve clarity, not complexity.
Our goal is simple:
We help organizations move from uncertainty to action by making nature risk visible, understandable, and operational.
Founded in 2023
At refinq, we believe the path to resilience starts with clarity.
That’s why we’ve built a calm, connected platform that turns fragmented climate and biodiversity data into site-level insight and decision-ready actions. No noisy dashboards. No spreadsheet chaos. Just one place to map your assets, assess your risks, and track progress over time.
Whether you're a sustainability lead, risk manager, or strategy team - refinq helps you focus on what matters: the most exposed sites, the most effective mitigations, and the clearest path to compliance and impact.
Our technology blends science-grade data, intuitive design, and audit-ready outputs, your nature strategy works in the real world, not just on paper.
And we do it without the noise: no greenwashing, no complexity theater. Just the calm infrastructure behind smarter, faster decisions.
What is refinq and how does it support nature and climate risk management?
refinq is a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that translates complex environmental data into nature and climate risk profiles, and provides recommendations for action that can be deployed by corporates. We assist businesses in assessing and managing nature and climate risks across their assets, ensuring compliance with frameworks like TNFD, CSRD, and ESRS, reducing business operating costs, and future-proofing supply chains. refinq’s tool expands the reach and effectiveness of corporate nature teams.
How does GaiaGuide enhance refinq's Nature Intelligence Hub?
GaiaGuide is an AI-powered tool within refinq's platform that provides tailored, location-specific nature-positive actions. It goes beyond identifying risks by offering actionable strategies to mitigate them, helping businesses leverage their natural capital for operational resilience.
What types of climate and nature risks does refinq assess?
refinq evaluates a range of climate hazards, including temperature changes, floods, and wind patterns, alongside nature risks like species extinction, land degradation, and biodiversity intactness (and many more). These assessments are location-specific and aligned with global regulatory frameworks (e.g. ESRS, TNFD).
Is refinq's data compliant with international reporting standards?
Yes, refinq's assessments align with key frameworks such as the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), Corporate Sustainability Reporting Standard (CSRD), and European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), ensuring compliance with international regulations.
How granular is the data provided by refinq?
refinq offers hyper-granular data, creating nature assessments for any company location globally with a granularity of up to 25 meters. This allows for precise risk evaluation and management at the asset level.
Can refinq forecast environmental impacts into the future?
Yes, refinq allows for forecasting environmental impacts based on four climate scenarios up to the year 2100. This forward-looking approach aids in long-term strategic planning and risk mitigation.
How does refinq translate environmental risks into financial terms?
refinq provides financial damage estimates for both climate and nature risks, enabling businesses to quantify potential financial impacts and make informed investment and operational decisions.
Is refinq suitable for global operations outside the EU?
Absolutely. refinq's assessments follow international frameworks like TNFD and our data souces have truly global reach.
What industries can benefit from using refinq?
refinq serves a diverse range of industries, including utilities, manufacturing, financial institutions, and more. Any organisation seeking to understand and manage its nature-related risks can benefit from refinq's platform.
How does refinq’s transition risk product help boards and risk committees?
We map policy, market, technology and reputational risks based on up-to-date regulatory information concerning focal jurisdictions and business activities. This makes it possible for boards and committees to make decisions based on the latest and most credible information.