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Global Forest Watch
This platform provides access to near-real-time data and tools for monitoring forests worldwide. It offers satellite imagery, forest cover maps, and deforestation alerts, enabling users to track forest changes, analyse trends, and support sustainable forest management. The tool is invaluable for policymakers, businesses, and conservationists aiming to mitigate deforestation and promote forest conservation.
Forest 500
Forest 500 has been ranking 500 influential companies and financial institutions on the strength and implementation of their commitments on deforestation and human rights. The rankings and data can be integrated into high-level assessments of deforestation risk, be used to compare peers, identify and analyse trends across institutions, and support engagement activities.
Collect Earth
Collect Earth is a tool that enables data collection through Google Earth. In conjunction with Google Earth, Bing Maps and Google Earth Engine, users can analyse high and very high-resolution satellite imagery for a wide variety of purposes, including forest inventories, land use change and forestry assessments, monitoring, quantifying deforestation and more.
GLOBIO
GLOBIO is a model developed by the PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency to assess human impacts on global biodiversity. It calculates terrestrial biodiversity intactness using the mean species abundance (MSA) indicator, considering factors such as land use, road disturbance, fragmentation, hunting, atmospheric nitrogen deposition, and climate change.
Identifying natural capital risks and opportunities as part of designing an investment engagement strategy
This report helps investors integrate nature-related considerations into their investment strategies. It provides frameworks and methodologies for assessing biodiversity impacts and dependencies, promoting sustainable investment practices.
Finance sector supplement to the Natural Capital Protocol: Case study for BNP Paribas Asset Management
This case study explores the application of the Natural Capital Protocol in BNP Paribas Asset Management, providing investors with a practical framework for incorporating natural capital considerations into investment decision-making processes. It highlights methodologies for assessing natural capital dependencies and impacts, enabling more sustainable investment practices.
BNP Paribas and the preservation of biodiversity
This document provides investors with a comprehensive overview of BNP Paribas' biodiversity position, illustrating how financial institutions can integrate biodiversity considerations into their investment policies. It serves as a guide for developing biodiversity-friendly investment strategies and aligning portfolios with environmental sustainability goals.
Aviva case study: Tackling deforestation – a central part of our climate and biodiversity efforts
The Aviva case study demonstrates the company's efforts to tackle deforestation as part of their climate and biodiversity strategies. Aviva uses data from various sources to assess deforestation risks in its corporate holdings, real assets, and sovereign debt.
Assessing the nature-related issues of investees’ clients as a Colombian investment management consortium
Grupo SURA’s case study on nature-related issues applies TNFD's LEAP approach to assess deforestation risks within its agricultural investments across Brazil and Colombia. This initiative highlights the need for flexible, location-specific approaches, using geospatial tools and open-source data to identify and prioritise high-impact areas for sustainable risk management and disclosure.
Frontierra
Frontierra is an environmental geospatial consultancy specialising in analysing nature-related risks, focusing on biodiversity and deforestation. They utilise geospatial data and satellite monitoring to bridge the information gap between organisations and their environmental impacts. Their services support compliance with legislation, assist in corporate sustainability reporting, and help meet climate change commitments.
The Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN)
BIOFIN (Biodiversity Finance Initiative) supports countries in developing and implementing financing solutions for biodiversity conservation. It focuses on integrating biodiversity into national financial strategies and investment plans. By promoting innovative funding mechanisms, BIOFIN aims to enhance sustainable development and ensure effective resource management for natural ecosystems.
OECD guidelines for multinational enterprises on responsible business conduct
This guide provides voluntary standards for responsible business, covering areas such as human rights, environmental impact, anti-corruption, and stakeholder engagement. It emphasises on climate goals, technology due diligence, and transparency in lobbying and reporting, supporting sustainable development and fair business practices globally.
Partnership for Biodiversity Accounting Financials (PBAF)
Partnership for Biodiversity Accounting Financials (PBAF) is dedicated to advancing biodiversity measurement and valuation in finance. By uniting stakeholders, PBAF aims to enhance biodiversity integration into financial decision-making. The organisation fosters collaboration and provides resources to promote sustainable investment strategies that contribute to global biodiversity goals and accountability in the financial sector.
Land and Climate Review
Land and Climate Review focuses on advancing dialogue and collaboration around land use and climate change issues. The organisation provides research, insights, and practical guidance to inform decision-makers. It aims to promote evidence-based solutions that enhance sustainable land management and climate resilience, supporting the integration of sustainability into finance practices.
Nature Positive Initiative
Nature Positive is an initiative aimed at driving action towards reversing nature loss. It unites businesses, NGOs, and governments to promote nature-positive practices. The initiative offers tools and resources to enhance biodiversity and environmental stewardship, fostering a collaborative approach to address pressing ecological challenges. Join to make a sustainable impact.
Accounting for Nature
Accounting for Nature is an organisation focused on enhancing environmental accounting practices. It provides a framework for measuring and reporting the impact of projects on nature. Through innovative methodologies, it supports businesses and governments in making informed decisions that promote sustainability and transparency in environmental stewardship.