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Finance for biodiversity: Guide on biodiversity measurement approaches

Finance for Biodiversity Foundation
The report offers financial institutions insights into measuring biodiversity impacts and dependencies through selected approaches, including sector and location screening, and biodiversity footprinting. It emphasises tools like ENCORE and IBAT, with a focus on alignment with global biodiversity goals and effective biodiversity risk assessment in portfolios.
Research
23 March 2024

Global Biodiversity Score (GBS)

CDC Biodiversité
The Global Biodiversity Score (GBS) is a tool developed by CDC Biodiversité that helps businesses and financial institutions measure their impact on biodiversity. It provides a quantitative assessment, enabling users to integrate biodiversity considerations into decision-making and align with sustainability goals.
Online tool/database

Artificial intelligence risk management framework (AI RMF 1.0)

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
This framework is a guide to promote safe, secure and transparent use of AI systems. The Framework provides four key functions – govern, map, measure and manage - with further categories and subcategories for risk management in AI systems.
Research
25 January 2023

Assessment of the six largest pesticide companies’ approaches to addressing biodiversity loss

ShareAction
This assessment evaluates the approaches of six leading pesticide companies toward addressing biodiversity loss. None of the companies has committed to phasing out highly hazardous pesticides, and progress in reporting and disclosure is limited. Investors are urged to heed recommendations and use the report to guide engagements.
Benchmark/series
31 October 2023

Resources, energy and modern slavery: Practical responses to managing risks to people

Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler International (KPMG International)
This report provides practical responses for managing modern slavery risks in the resources and energy sectors. Covering topics such as risk to people and business, human rights risks, and key responses for addressing these risks, the report is an essential guide for companies seeking to effectively identify and manage modern slavery risks.
Research
7 December 2021

Omidyar Network

Finance / Corporate Focused NGOs & Think Tanks
Omidyar Network is a philanthropic investment firm that seeks to bring about social impact by supporting and investing in innovative initiatives. With a focus on areas like financial inclusion, education, and civic engagement, Omidyar Network works to create positive change globally through a combination of strategic grants and impact investments.
Organisation
1 research item

Tideline

Commercial Organisations
Tideline is a leading impact investment consultancy, offering expertise in impact strategy, measurement, and management. They guide clients in navigating the evolving landscape of social and environmental impact.
Organisation
5 research items

Ethically aligned design: A vision for prioritising human well-being with autonomous and intelligent systems

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
This report is a call-to-action for technologists to align creation of autonomous and intelligent systems to defined values and ethical principles prioritising human well-being. Emphasising the importance of embedding values and morals into these systems, it discusses a range of topics, including job automation, personal data protection, A/IS education, law, and more.
Research
6 December 2017

B Lab

Other Industry / Sector Specific Groups & Sponsored Organisations
B Lab is a non-profit organisation driving the B Corp movement globally. They empower businesses to balance profit and purpose through B Corp certification, encouraging ethical practices. Explore their impact assessments and join a community committed to positive social and environmental impact in the business world.
Organisation
1 research item

States of the apes: The impact of infrastructure development on biodiversity

Arcus Foundation
The impact of infrastructure projects on biodiversity are examined, using apes to illustrate how investors can contribute to biodiversity protection. A sustainable approach to infrastructure development, which mitigates environmental, financial and reputational risks of investment, is presented.
Research
5 September 2019