BNG Marketplace

A better marketplace for biodiversity units.

Connect verified habitat supply with developers and infrastructure projects that need it. Clearer information. Less friction. Better ecological outcomes.

BNG is mandatory. The market infrastructure isn't ready.

Since February 2024, Biodiversity Net Gain has been mandatory for most planning applications in England. Developers must demonstrate a minimum 10% net gain — and where on-site delivery falls short, off-site units must be sourced.

But the market for those units remains fragmented. Finding verified supply is hard. Understanding project credibility takes time. Transaction friction is high.

Humber Natural Capital is building the infrastructure the BNG market needs to function properly.

For every side of the market

Buyers

Find trusted unit supply

— Search available habitat units by type, location, and metric
— Review project details and verification status
— Understand delivery credibility before committing
— Reduce time and cost of sourcing compliant units

Sellers

Reach qualified buyers

— List habitat projects and available units
— Showcase verification status and delivery evidence
— Reach developers and infrastructure operators directly
— Increase visibility and reduce time to transaction

Investors

Reduce uncertainty

— Understand delivery credibility before committing capital
— Review compliance structures and evidence layers
— Monitor long-term habitat stewardship outcomes
— Build confidence in nature-linked obligation delivery

Marketplace launch

The HNC Marketplace is in active development. We are building the verification, listing, and matching infrastructure needed for a functional, trusted BNG unit market.

If you have habitat projects to list, or projects requiring off-site BNG units, register your interest now. We will be in touch as launch approaches.

Coming next

Marine Net Gain units

The HNC Marketplace is being designed to accommodate Marine Net Gain units as the regulatory framework develops — making us the first platform with a credible path to both terrestrial and marine biodiversity unit markets.

Learn about Marine Net Gain →