News in the Framework of the European Business & Biodiversity Campaign

Science Based Targets Network (SBTN): Publication of first land science-based targets 

The Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) has launched a public consultation on its draft technical guidance for companies to set the first land science-based targets, which focus on protecting and restoring ecosystems.

Extracted forests – study on mining and deforestation

The new study "Extracted Forests" by WWF, Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration, Satelligence and adelphi explored the extent to which mining activities affect global deforestation and what can be done to stop this development.

Tracking top biodiversity-impact sectors with footprinting tools

A new study has found that 250 companies in the MSCI World Index are potentially responsible for 73% of the biodiversity impact of the entire index.

Accounting for Biodiversity: Towards measuring and valuing the biodiversity impacts of financial investments

With the climate and biodiversity crises of the 21st century becoming increasingly material across all sectors, financial institutions have turned their attention towards natural capital and its influences and dependencies on investment activities.

DFC Toolbox on Integrating Biodiversity into Strategies and Operations of Development Finance Institutions

A new toolbox introduces the conceptual foundations for understanding the role of biodiversity for financial institutions. It is designed to help its readers navigate the wealth of information in this dynamically developing field.

Updates from the project "Unternehmen biologische Vielfalt" on Biodiversity Checks and Biodiversity in Standards

Together with the project partners 'Biodiversity in Good Company' Initiative e.V., Lake Constance Foundation, Collaborating Centre on Sustainable Consumption and Production (CSCP) & DIHK Service GmbH, Global Nature Fund is implementing activities with and for the private sector in the project "Unternehmen biologische Vielfalt".

Publication on Biodiversity Risks: Legal Implications for Companies and their Directors

A new paper by the Commonwealth Climate and Law Initiative analyses the relevance of biodiversity risks to companies and economies in the discharge of directors’ legal duties globally.

2022 Nature Benchmark

A current "Nature Benchmark" evaluates nearly 400 companies across 8 industries, with a goal to reach another 600 companies during 2023.

Two new publications support action to tackle invasive alien species in Europe

Two brochures, presenting the updated list of invasive alien species of concern in the European Union and introducing the EU regulation on invasives alien species, have been produced by IUCN in partnership with the European Commission.

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