KPMG’s Post

... Currently working on an analysis CSR Europe, aimed at describing HOW companies manage biodiversity, as disclosed via their CSR reporting, and where challenges are, both in terms of management and of reporting. To be published early 2025, hopefully to feed EFRAG's analysis post ESRS4.

Looking forward to moderating this panel on Thursday next week and to hearing expert insights on biodiversity credit markets from Simon Zadek, Tim Coles and Guy Thompson. The agenda for the whole summit (https://lnkd.in/eYzP-TP7) looks excellent and it should be a great opportunity to drive business engagement with this important topic. #BiodiversityLoss #NatureMarkets

Are you uncertain about which survey is required to meet planning requirements? ProHort recognizes that navigating these new regulations, particularly those aimed at enhancing Biodiversity, can be challenging. To assist you with your planning application, we have compiled a comprehensive guide. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/ehM4gXxu

The Biodiversity Credit Alliance (BCA), in partnership with UNEP FI, has today published the "Definition of a Biodiversity Credit" Issue Paper #3.  Launched at the #BiodiversityDay, this brief clarifies concepts and language essential for developing an inclusive and high-integrity market for biodiversity credits. In the emerging world of ecological units and markets, it's crucial for all stakeholders to speak the same language. This paper sets minimum standards for #biodiversity credits and associated projects contributing to biodiversity #conservation.    Find out more about the implications and opportunities this paper presents for the finance sector and beyond: https://bit.ly/3UTZfKb  

It was a sincere privilege today to get to launch the Biodiversity Credit Alliance definition issue paper https://lnkd.in/eQYyGhZi 🌱 The definition of a biodiversity credit presented by the Alliance strikes an important balance between incentivising restoration efforts on a large-scale as well as valuing the necessary conservation work to combat threats and maintain biodiversity assets. Conservation efforts often come at a high cost to front-line communities, and have been largely undervalued despite their essential global importance. United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) and UNDP with WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development convene the BCA, which has grown to more than 400 organisations and many more individuals including representatives of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities, credit suppliers, academia and standard-setters. The Alliance supports Parties to UN Biodiversity to implement target 19 of The Biodiversity Plan with high integrity and foregrounding the inalienable rights of nature’s stewards. We hope the definitions paper contributes to raising the bar in this rapidly-evolving market and supports robust discussions on next steps at COP16. Maxim Vergeichik Manesh Lacoul Josh Brann Timothy Male Esther Netshivhongweni Rhea Kochar Katy Baker Romie Goedicke den Hertog Mariana Sarmiento Stephen Edwards Giulia Carbone Rhea Kochar Raphaele Deau Gaurav Gupta

Business activities are often linked to biodiversity loss. Corporations are urged to publish a sustainability report detailing their impacts on biodiversity and how they manage them. In July 2024, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) launched a joint interoperability mapping to support an integrated approach to biodiversity disclosure for businesses. How can this tool support corporations in managing their impacts on biodiversity? Read the full article through the link below: https://lnkd.in/gFF88esr #greennetwork #greennetworkasia #sustainability #sustainabledevelopment #SDGs2030 #TNFD #GRI #SustainableBusiness #SustainabilityReport #SustainabilityMetrics #BiodiversityLoss #BusinessOperations

Interested in reporting on #biodiversity? Delve into our latest EY & BIODIFUL Biodiversity Respectful Leadership Roundtable discussion. In this session, we explore the complex relationship between biodiversity conservation, scientific research, regulatory frameworks, and business operations. Join us as we discuss key #trends, challenges, and solutions for a more #sustainable #future.

🤯 Almost half of all nature impacts come from just 100 companies 📃 The Finance For Biodiversity Foundation released a report last week titled: "Assessment of the biodiversity impacts and dependencies of globally listed companies" 📉 The findings are intended primarily to help investors see where they have big risks in their portfolios 🥓 Perhaps unsurprisingly the food sector has the biggest impacts AND dependencies. 🐄 Driven through, primarily, land use change Reporting frameworks such as TNFD will help get more into the details but this report gives some good broad indicators of where we should be concentrating our efforts right now

🌍Highlights from Kempen Investment Management’s Biodiversity Policy🌍 Van Lanschot Kempen’s latest Biodiversity Policy outlines key priorities for addressing biodiversity loss, guiding companies on how to meet investors’ expectations, build trust, and create long-term value. 📊 Key Takeaways: 🔹 Biodiversity Commitment: Kempen is committed to the Partnership for Biodiversity Accounting Financials (PBAF), for mainstreaming and harmonization of biodiversity impact and dependency assessment in the financial sector, Finance for Biodiversity targeted collaborative engagement and is an early adopter of Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD). 🔹 Biodiversity Targets: In 2025, Kempen will engage with all companies who received an MSCI Inc. Orange flag on the issue ‘biodiversity & land use’ as well as all companies who receive a Morningstar Sustainalytics scoring of ‘low management & medium/high exposure’ on biodiversity. 🔹 Focus on Food Transition: Kempen highlights the critical role of the food system on biodiversity loss and will therefore focus its efforts on creating positive impacts in the food value chain, such as in agriculture. 🔗 Read the full policy here: https://lnkd.in/edCDeyP8 🌱To read more on investors’ expectations on Biodiversity, check out AQTION’s latest article: https://lnkd.in/eNYNByCX #Biodiversity #Sustainability #ImpactInvesting #AQTION

During the UNEP-WCMC #NatureAction Dialogues, conversations explored the role of business in contributing to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Businesses asked for more guidance on how to navigate the global agenda, how the GBF would be implemented through National NBSAPs and how they could contribute. Through the Proteus Partnership we have developed a resource for businesses exploring these topics. Find out more ahead of #COP16 by reading our blog. https://lnkd.in/e4GHvS5Y