MS&AD Case Study

MS&AD, one of Asia's largest insurance groups, needed a systematicapproach to assess nature-related risks across their global operations inalignment with the TNFD framework. They sought a partner who couldcombine robust scientific data with practical implementation expertise.

CHALLENGE

As a global insurance leader, MS&AD needed best-in-class data and expertise to strengthen their internal Nature Research and Risk team's
capability to assess nature-related risks under the Taskforce on Naturerelated Financial Disclosures (TNFD) LEAP framework.

SOLUTION

MS&AD partnered with Natcap’s science and advisory teams to integrate nature intelligence into their risk assessment process.

Our approach included:

Global Site Analysis – Evaluated MS&AD’s direct operations across
multiple geographies to map their nature dependencies and risks.
TNFD-Aligned Prioritisation – Applied Natcap’s rigorous methodology
to identify priority sites based on the Locate phase of the LEAP
framework.
Impact & Dependency Metrics – Analysed core risk indicators to align
with the Evaluate phase of LEAP.
Expert-Led Training – Delivered in-depth, technical workshops
covering the underlying science and methodology behind all outputs.

"Natcap’s tailored approach, backed by strong scientific expertise, made the outputs both credible and practical for our portfolio."

Cécilia VernhesESG & Sustainability Director, BBGI Global Infrastructure

Impact

By leveraging Natcap’s expertise and proprietary data platform, MS&AD’s Nature Research and Risk team gained:

Clear Risk Prioritisation – Identified which sites should be prioritised for risk mitigation based on TNFD recommendations.
Data-Driven Decision-Making – Established key metrics and indicators to track nature-related risks and opportunities across their sites.
Scalability & Expansion – Developed a framework to extend this analysis across other core business areas.
Robust & Defensible Reporting – Implemented an auditable, science-based approach to enhance sustainability disclosures and regulatory compliance.

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