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Biodiversity
Biodiversity encompasses the variety of life on Earth, forming the ecosystems that support human well-being and economic activity. All industries rely on healthy ecosystems for resources and services, making biodiversity preservation critical for economic stability. Biodiversity loss introduces material risks including supply chain disruptions, regulatory challenges, and reputational damage, while also creating investment opportunities in biodiversity restoration and natural resource management.
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An investor’s guide to nature and biodiversity risks and impacts
This report offers investors insights into the impact of biodiversity loss on financial markets. It helps them understand the material risks and opportunities associated with biodiversity, guiding better investment decisions.
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.
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.
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.
Topo Finance
Topo Finance is a non-profit organisation dedicated to transforming the financial sector into a force for creating a more climate-safe and just world. They provide free advisory and consulting services to help companies align their financial management with environmental and social objectives. Additionally, Topo Finance develops pioneering research and publicly available tools to illuminate the hidden link between finances and climate change, enabling individuals and organisations to maximise the positive impact of their finances.
Environmental crimes financial toolkit
This toolkit is a practical resource for finance professionals, outlining key indicators, typologies, and red flags related to environmental crime. Designed to support risk management and due diligence, the toolkit assists in identifying and mitigating financial exposure to environmental crime.
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.
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.
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.
Nature Action 100
Nature Action 100 is a global initiative that mobilises investors to engage with corporations on climate change. It aims to ensure companies take necessary actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and align with the Paris Agreement. The initiative fosters collaboration and accountability among investors for sustainable practices.
Science Based Targets Network (SBTN)
Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) supports organisations in setting science-based targets for greenhouse gas emissions reduction. It provides guidance, resources, and frameworks to drive climate action. By aligning targets with climate science, SBTN empowers businesses to contribute effectively to global sustainability efforts and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Finance for biodiversity: Guide on biodiversity measurement approaches
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.
Mobilizing finance for nature-based solutions: New business opportunities and capital flows
The report explores the role of financial institutions in driving investments towards nature-positive initiatives. It highlights key challenges and opportunities in biodiversity financing, focusing on innovative financial models, carbon markets, and ecosystem service monetisation. The report presents case studies from Southeast Asia and proposes solutions like blended finance to de-risk projects and enhance collaboration across sectors.
Banking on biodiversity collapse series
This series examines the relationship between global finance and biodiversity collapse, focusing on the financial flows supporting deforestation and ecosystem degradation. It explores the role of banks and investors in funding forest-risk commodity sectors across key regions and highlights the gap between corporate sustainability commitments and real-world actions.