--- title: Nature Credits description: Support New Zealand's unique nature and biodiversity by purchasing verified credits from Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari, funding our efforts and protecting native species. --- [Skip to content](https://discover.sanctuarymountain.co.nz/biodiversity-credits#main-content) ![Sanctuary Mountaun Logo](https://discover.sanctuarymountain.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/2.%20SMM%20logo%20no%20background.png?width=121&height=65&name=2.%20SMM%20logo%20no%20background.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation ![SMM Kiwi Translocation Season 2024 v2 by Nathan Wakley](https://discover.sanctuarymountain.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/landing%20page%20images/SMM%20Kiwi%20Translocation%20Season%202024%20v2%20%20by%20Nathan%20Wakley.jpg?width=2000&height=1333&name=SMM%20Kiwi%20Translocation%20Season%202024%20v2%20%20by%20Nathan%20Wakley.jpg "SMM Kiwi Translocation Season 2024 v2 by Nathan Wakley") ![2- SMM logo no background 1](https://discover.sanctuarymountain.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/2-%20SMM%20logo%20no%20background%201.png?width=300&height=178&name=2-%20SMM%20logo%20no%20background%201.png "2- SMM logo no background 1") # Taking New Zealand Nature to the World ### Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari offers verified nature credits that turns world-class conservation into measurable, investable impact [Buy Credits](https://rxymc.share-ap1.hsforms.com/2vykfuBhnSBSwnZqMfiQbvw) ## SANCTUARY MOUNTAIN MAUNGATAUTARI NATURE CREDITS Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari is the world's largest fenced eco-sanctuary, providing a haven for over 730 of New Zealand's native species including some of our most at-risk species such as kiwi, kākāpō, takahē and tuatara. Through our globally-recognised conservation efforts, our mission is to ensure that New Zealand's unique biodiversity is protected and continues to thrive in our pristine, natural environment for generations to come. ![Mahoenui Giant Wētā](https://discover.sanctuarymountain.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/LucySchultzMahoenui2025-11%20Smaller%20file.jpg?width=2000&height=1333&name=LucySchultzMahoenui2025-11%20Smaller%20file.jpg "Mahoenui Giant Wētā") ## Our partnership with Ekos ##### As part of our commitment to nature positive outcomes we have partnered with Ekos to launch the country's first internationally trade-ready nature credits scheme.  This groundbreaking approach is turning world-class conservation into measurable, investable impact and changes how New Zealand nature and biodiversity is valued globally. # What are nature credits? ##### Nature credits are designed to fund biodiversity conservation projects that deliver UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs). ##### Each credit represents a unit of verified biodiversity outcomes that has already been delivered by Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari.  This means that they represent a no-risk opportunity for buyers as the work has already been done, audited, verified and is now ready for sale. ##### The credits are priced at the true cost to deliver those conservation benefits and are a new way for organsations to help solve the global biodiversity crisis. ##### Individuals and organisations can support Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari's biodiversity conservation efforts by buying credits that can be used as part of an organisation's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting and Nature-Based Financial Disclosure (TNFD) reporting.   ##### This is beyond carbon-offsetting - by investing in these credits you are going deeper into nature-positive investment.   ![Biocredita Collateral (1)](https://discover.sanctuarymountain.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Biocredita%20Collateral%20(1).png?width=1000&height=398&name=Biocredita%20Collateral%20(1).png "Biocredita Collateral (1)") [Purchase Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari Nature Credits](https://rxymc.share-ap1.hsforms.com/2vykfuBhnSBSwnZqMfiQbvw) # MEDIA RELEASE [Read the full release](https://www.sanctuarymountain.co.nz/about-us/news/post/taking-new-zealand-biodiversity-to-the-world) Video player - VideoPlaceholder - Click to play video # BENEFITS FOR BUSINESSES Check out the benefits # CASE STUDY Read the full case study # Why Businesses Should Invest Every business on the planet uses nature as a foundation for how they operate. Without nature thriving, we would not have the clean water we drink, the cars we drive, the food we consume or the clothes we wear. By purchasing Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari nature credits, businesses can invest in verified, no-risk, nature-positive outcomes that enable native species recovery and ensure Aotearoa's biodiversity thrives. This isn’t just a transaction - it’s a shared commitment for shaping a future where nature and business communities thrive together. It is an opportunity to go beyond carbon offsetting and sustainability and truly invest in restoring nature’s footprint. ![Untitled design (2)a](https://discover.sanctuarymountain.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(2)a.jpg?width=2000&height=560&name=Untitled%20design%20(2)a.jpg "Untitled design (2)a") ## Nature Credit Benefits - ### SGD Alignment Our credits align with UN Sustainable Development Goals - ### ESG and TNFD Reporting Our credits support ESG and TNFD reporting - ### Independently Verified Our credits are fully audited and 100% verified > ## **Investor Testimonial ** > > *"Investing in Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari Nature Credits has been a strong way to signal our commitment to sustainability in a real, measurable way. It’s helped build trust and visibility, especially with our fabricator network, and adds weight to the bigger story we’re telling around circularity and regeneration. The credits have become a valuable part of our internal reporting and have sparked great conversations with stakeholders. It’s helped reinforce our social licence and made our sustainability journey more visible and relatable.”* > > ![MP-Headshot-2a](https://discover.sanctuarymountain.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/MP-Headshot-2a.jpg?width=60&height=66&name=MP-Headshot-2a.jpg) > > Mikayla Plaw, Executive Director and Head of Sustainability, Profile Group ## Contribute to protecting our incredible native species [Buy Credits](https://rxymc.share-ap1.hsforms.com/2vykfuBhnSBSwnZqMfiQbvw) ## Contact Harland  ### Reach out via email or book a call slot to learn how nature credits can work for you.  ### Harland is very happy to help you on your innovative nature credit journey. 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