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Accountability for nature: Comparison of nature-related assessment and disclosure frameworks and standards

World Wide Fund for Nature (World Wildlife Fund – WWF)
This report provides an overview of the key methodological and conceptual trends among the private sector assessment and disclosure approaches on nature-related issues. It provides comparative research on seven leading standards, frameworks and systems for assessment and disclosure on nature-related issues
Research
31 January 2024

Forest IQ

Powered by data from Trase Earth, Forest IQ has been developed to support banks and investors assess and manage their exposure to deforestation risk. Forest IQ provides market leading data about corporate performance on deforestation impacts, land conversion, and natural ecosystem and human rights abuses. Trase Earth offers open source data that is free to download.
Online tool/database

2024 good practice guide

Business and Human Rights Resource Centre
This guide provides essential guidelines for companies and investors to enhance human rights due diligence, particularly in supply chains. It emphasises transparency, risk assessment, and responsible purchasing practices to combat forced labour. The guide also offers practical examples and benchmarks, helping stakeholders align with global standards and improve corporate disclosures.
Research
20 August 2024

State of nature-related disclosures: Assessing TNFD alignment of nature-related disclosures by firms in high-risk sectors

First Sentier Investors
The report evaluates the alignment of firms' nature-related disclosures with the TNFD framework. It covers eight priority sectors, highlighting disclosure gaps and providing recommendations for improvement to ensure comprehensive, high-quality nature-related reporting.
Research
9 July 2024

Climate scorpion – the sting is in the tail: Introducing planetary solvency

Global Systems Institute (University of Exeter)
The report explores the risks and impact of climate change on a global scale. The report emphasises the need for a realistic risk assessment urgently and laying out a blueprint on developing a Planetary Solvency framework.
Research
12 March 2024

Raising the bar: A baseline review of finance sector action on deforestation

Global Canopy
The report provides a baseline review of 557 financial institutions' actions on deforestation, revealing that only a few are addressing commodity-driven deforestation and associated human rights abuses. Despite COP26 commitments, most lack comprehensive policies. Financial institutions must take urgent, concrete steps to eliminate deforestation and meet global climate targets.
Research
3 November 2022

Beyond diversity: Equity and inclusion as an overlooked opportunity for investors

Regnan
This research identifies diversity, equity, and inclusion as instruments for creating stronger business performance and highlights the potential opportunity cost incurred by businesses and investors that overlook the possibility of equity and inclusion deficits.
Research
27 July 2021

Navigating impact investing: The opportunity in impact classes

Tideline
This working paper aims to bring greater clarity and understanding to the impact investing field, which is characterized by diversity and complexity. Omidyar Network led this field-building initiative, with contributions from 45 expert interviews. The report outlines a concept for building “impact classes,” or common structures for assessing impact investing options.
Research
5 July 2016

Truth in impact: A Tideline guide to using the impact investment label

Tideline
This report provides insights on sustainable investing labelling. Investors can self-classify and maintain market integrity through clear, accurate labelling backed by independent verification. The report offers a proprietary Framework for Impact Labeling, case studies, and observations about sustainable investing.
Research
4 August 2021

Recommendations of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures

Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD)
This report aims to provide a unified approach to the disclosure of natural dependencies, impacts and risks for financial institutions and corporates. As the issue of natural loss and climate change continues to grow, a harmonised way of tackling these risks needs to be agreed to safeguard against material impacts.
Research
30 September 2023

FAIRR's meat sourcing engagement series

Ceres
The "Global Investor Engagement on Meat Sourcing" series report highlights dialogues between major quick-service restaurant (QSR) brands and institutional investors. Initiated in 2019, it focuses on urging QSRs to address climate and water risks in their protein supply chains, emphasising greenhouse gas reduction and water risk management.
Benchmark/series

Healthy competition: Why the safest bet for investors is healthier retail markets and how to get there

ShareAction
This second briefing report explores ShareAction’s Healthy Markets campaign, featuring the UK food retailers most exposed to the childhood obesity agenda. The brief is designed to inform and support investor stewardship and company engagement through an analysis of their disclosure policies and practices for healthy eating.
Research
11 March 2020