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NatureTech Alliance for Biodiversity🤝 ERM, Salesforce, NatureMetrics, and Planet have formed the #NatureTechAlliance to transform how corporations measure their biodiversity impact. Announced at the #WorldEconomicForum in Davos, this alliance aims to accelerate biodiversity assessment and disclosure. Key offerings include: 🔍 Value Chain Biodiversity Impact and Dependency Assessment 🌿 Supplier Engagement on Biodiversity 📊 Regulatory Reporting and Compliance Each partner brings unique expertise: Planet: Daily satellite data and analytics🛰️ ERM: Sustainability consulting and integration into business strategies. Salesforce: Sustainability Management Solution incl Net Zero Cloud. NatureMetrics: eDNA technology for biodiversity measurement. Neglecting biodiversity in the economy causes ecosystem degradation, resource depletion, and increased climate change vulnerability, threatening long-term economic stability and growth. Alliances like the "NatureTech Alliance for Biodiversity" are crucial for conserving biodiversity and achieving sustainable economic growth. Sources: - Planet blog: https://lnkd.in/d4K_Mw-7 - NatureMetrics’s website: https://lnkd.in/dPSSbAUC #Sustainability #Biodiversity #Satellitedata #EarthObservation #NatureTechAlliance #CorporateResponsibility #TNFD #WorldEconomicForum

🌍 Biodiversity loss is accelerating, and as COP16 discussions highlight, compliance with standards like ESRS E4 will be crucial to protecting ecosystems and future-proofing businesses. By making action measurable, these frameworks drive a new level of accountability. 💼 📈 🌱 Check out South Pole's latest blog from our biodiversity team to learn how CSRD can enhance resilience and why integrating biodiversity into your strategy is essential. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eK234j9e Santiago Martinez Vivero | Maria Alejandra Rojas | Carolina Bagni #Cop16 #Biodiversity #Nature #CSRD #Sustainability #NetZero #ESG #CorporateClimateAction #NatureBasedSolutions

GRI's new biodiversity reporting standard marks a significant step towards greater transparency and accountability in corporate sustainability practices. Looking forward to seeing how companies embrace this new standard - and manage to integrate the complexity into their reporting frameworks to drive positive impact on biodiversity. #ESG #Sustainability #BiodiversityReporting https://lnkd.in/eMcsuzVq

📣 Nature Action 100 reveals benchmark indicators for evaluating corporate action on nature. 🖥️ The Nature Action 100 has announced its Company Benchmark, a crucial tool for investors to assess companies' exposure to nature-related risks and monitor progress on biodiversity strategies. It is comprised of 6 key indicators covering the areas of: 1️⃣ Ambition 2️⃣ Assessment 3️⃣ Targets 4️⃣ Implementation 5️⃣ Governance 6️⃣ Engagement 📋 These are underpinned by 17 sub-indicators and 50 metrics. 🏞️ By releasing the first company assessments later this year and conducting them annually after that, Nature Action 100 seeks to provide a comprehensive view of corporate efforts to tackle nature and biodiversity loss. 🟦 These assessments are crucial for tracking progress and serve as valuable resources for investors and companies, facilitating informed decision-making and strategic planning. 🌀 Hope is that the Nature Action 100 Company Benchmark will play a crucial role in driving corporate accountability and action on biodiversity, ensuring a more sustainable future for us all. ✨ Let me know what you think about the new benchmark indicators from Nature Action 100! Click here to explore them ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eZz-D_aC   #NatureLoss #NatureReporting #NatureData #NatureRisk

How can we assess the real-world impact of business sustainability and nature strategies? See how Nature Action 100 is leading the charge by tracking corporate progress and commitment toward reversing nature and biodiversity loss by 2030. #SustainableSolutions #GreenBusiness #CorporateResponsibility #BusinessForGood #sustainableinvestment #impactinvesting #ESG #responsibleinvesting #sustainabilit #sustainablefinance

The Big Ten Questions for Public Companies on Nature Positive Initiatives for Investor Engagement The growing recognition of biodiversity’s critical role in sustaining ecosystems and mitigating climate change is one of the next frontiers for investor engagement. Here are ten key questions that management teams and IRO’s should consider to ensure their nature positive initiatives are robust, transparent, and effective: 1. What are our specific nature positive goals? •Clearly define what being “nature positive” means for your organization, including measurable targets relative to a baseline year. 2. How are we integrating biodiversity considerations into our overall business strategy? •Assess how biodiversity impacts your business operations and supply chains, and incorporate these insights into strategic planning. 3. What metrics are we using to measure our impact on biodiversity? •Identify standardized metrics that accurately reflect your company’s biodiversity impact and track progress toward nature positive objectives. 4. How do we plan to offset biodiversity loss resulting from our operations? •Develop strategies to mitigate potential biodiversity loss, including conservation efforts and habitat restoration projects. 5. What partnerships are we forming to enhance our nature positive initiatives? •Collaborate with NGOs, government agencies, and other stakeholders to strengthen efforts and share knowledge in biodiversity conservation. 6. How are we ensuring transparency in our reporting? •Commit to transparent disclosure of your biodiversity risks, initiatives, and progress to stakeholders, utilizing frameworks like the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures. 7. What governance structures are in place to oversee our biodiversity commitments? •Establish clear accountability within the organization, ensuring that leadership is engaged in biodiversity-related decision-making. 8. How are we educating and engaging our employees on nature positive practices? •Foster a culture of sustainability by training and involving employees in biodiversity initiatives and best practices. 9. What steps are we taking to avoid greenwashing? •Ensure that your claims about nature positive efforts are backed by credible actions and data, minimizing the risk of being accused of greenwashing. 10. How will we adapt our strategies as the understanding of biodiversity evolves? •Stay informed about emerging trends, regulations, and scientific advancements related to biodiversity, and be prepared to adapt your strategies.

NEW REPORT JUST LANDED - Biodiversity in Action: Strategies & Pathways for Business by edie. I urge all businesses to download this practical guide sponsored by National Parks Partnerships and start addressing the biodiversity action gap. #Biodiversity #Sustainability #CorporateResponsibility #COP16 #BusinessStrategy #Edie #UKNationalParks #NationalParks #CorporatePartnership

Incorporating #biodiversity into your #ESG #strategy can be overwhelming, but it’s essential. Our article breaks down three actionable steps, including mapping your dependencies and setting measurable goals. Ready to take action? Read now 👉 https://lnkd.in/gZbgPbGc. Want even more insights? Download our whitepaper for a detailed guide on biodiversity integration. #TNFD #sustainability #SustainableBusiness

The first pioneering Biodiversity Pilot Programme of Nefco - the Nordic Green Bank was a great success. 🌍🌿 I am thrilled to announce that we shall continue building the momentum with our portfolio companies in adopting #nature into their business models and strategy. With #COP16 underway, this initiative is a powerful example of how the private sector can approach nature-positivity with concrete actions. Together, we're building a sustainable future where business and #biodiversity thrive side by side. 🌱 #Biodiversity #SustainableBusiness #GreenEconomy #CorporateResponsibility #GreenFinance #Risk4Green

New technologies in the forefront of biodiversity monitoring. "As a sustainability leader, you understand biodiversity's critical role in long-term business success and environmental responsibility. However, accurately measuring and reporting your assets' biodiversity impact across diverse ecosystems can be a real challenge. But it doesn’t need to be." (Earth Blox). In the study below, biodiversity scores for palm oil facilities around the world were calculated in Earth Blox using TNFD's L.E.A.P. approach. https://lnkd.in/ezUiDNgX