Investing in nature. Generating long-term value.
We help organizations better understand and integrate natural capital into their decisions to support resilience and sustainable value creation.
Turning often overlooked or undervalued information into decision-support tools
Services
Strategic Foresight
Stay ahead of the curve.
Anticipe emerging risks and opportunities through strategic monitoring of markets, investor expectations, climate change, resource security, and evolving sustainability frameworks.
Analytical Insights
Better understanding for better decisions.
Analysis, tools, and strategies to assess dependencies and impacts on natural capital, as well as associated risks, costs, and opportunities.
Tailored Advisory Services
From insight to action.
Customized support to integrate natural capital into strategic , financial, and investment decisions, based on your organization's unique context, objectives, and priorities.
About
About Natural Capital Strategies Inc., a consulting firm
In a context shaped by evolving markets, climate change, resource security challenges, and growing expectations from investors, governments, and society, organizations are seeking to better understand their dependencies and impacts on natural resources.
The advancement of natural capital practices today brings together a diverse range of actors from the environmental, research, consulting, and financial sectors, as well as Indigenous communities and the cultural sector. Natural Capital Strategies Inc. contributes to this evolving ecosystem through a specialized approach that combines analytical insights, business strategy, and natural capital assessment to support informed economic, financial, and investment decision-making.
As an independent firm in development, the firm also pursues applied research, market development, and partnership initiatives aimed at advancing natural capital valuation practices in Canada and beyond.
Land acknowledgment and collaboration
We acknowledge that we operate on the unceded traditional territory of the Algonquin Anishinabe Nation. This acknowledgment reflects our commitment to fostering a deeper understanding of the value of natural capital, as well as our respect for the knowledge, relationships, and responsibilities that have connected Indigenous Peoples to their lands, waters, and ecosystems for generations.
Marie-Christine Tremblay, Ph. D.
Founder and President
Marie-Christine leads the strategic development of Natural Capital Strategies Inc., including the development of its services, partnerships and clients relationships.
An economist by training, she brings over 20 years of professional experience in Canadian and international organizations, including the Bank of Canada, the Department of Finance Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Industry Canada, the OECD, the G7, and the Financial Stability Board.
Throughout her career, she has led and contributed to initiatives spanning climate change, biodiversity and resource management. Her work has included developing analytical tools to assess the economic and financial risks associated with climate change and artificial intelligence, advancing initiatives related to water management, and negotiating and implementing conservation agreements for the protection of iconic species at risk, including caribou and bison.
Marie-Christine holds a Ph.D., a Master's degree, and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Université Laval, Simon Fraser University, and the University of Ottawa, respectively. Her doctoral research led to the development of an innovative method for valuing standing timber in public forests, which was subsequently operationalized and applied in practice.
Today, she puts this unique combination of economic, financial and environmental expertise at the service of organizations seeking to better understand and integrate natural capital into their strategic, financial and investment decisions. She also volunteers with ACRE (Action Chelsea for the Respect of the Environment), a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of natural areas.
Contact us
Explore our services
Every organization faces unique opportunities and challenges related to natural capital. We would be pleased to discuss your priorities and explore how we can support informed decision-making, resilience, and long-term value creation.
Please contact us by email or by phone.
Natural Capital Strategies Inc. | Stratégies Capital Naturel Inc.
Website: www.natural-capital-naturel.com
Email: contact@natural-capital-naturel.ca
Phone: +1 367-330-9248