Nature-related risks

SBTN launches consultation on science-based ocean targets

The draft targets focus on seafood value chains and address corporate impacts from wild fishing and aquaculture.

Melodie Michel

11 September 2024

Biodiversity

Investors urged to strengthen biodiversity policies ahead of COP16

“Investors are not doing enough to adapt their investment policies to tackle the destruction of important ecosystems in protected areas."

Melodie Michel

11 September 2024

Data and Technology

GRI and TNFD publish interoperability guidance for nature disclosures

The two standard setters aim to prevent the need for double reporting on biodiversity impacts.

Melodie Michel

30 July 2024

Biodiversity

Biodiversity COP: Firms encouraged to join US$1.1tn call for nature policy ambition

Corporate coalition asks for land conversion bans, deep sea mining moratorium and regenerative agriculture incentives.

Melodie Michel

17 July 2024

Policy & Standards

Nigeria to ban single-use plastics from 2025

Nigeria announced a ban on single-use plastics in government offices as the first step in a nationwide ban set to begin in January.

Olivia Peluso

26 June 2024

Nature Targets

SBTN expands call for science-based nature targets early adopters

The programme is currently open to all sectors except for financial institutions and service providers.

Melodie Michel

29 May 2024

CSO Futures Weekly

CSO Futures Weekly: Microsoft suffers the climate impact of its AI strategy

Microsoft's carbon footprint jump, Barclays' sustainable finance controversy and positive news around nature efforts.

Melodie Michel

16 May 2024

Nature-related risks

NatureTech Alliance launched to improve biodiversity management and reporting

"This comes at a critical time as large corporates are grappling with the next two waves of the triple threat of climate change, nature loss and water scarcity as a matter of urgency."

Melodie Michel

14 May 2024

Biodiversity

Biodiversity credits for nature capital: What CSOs need to know

This nascent market presents opportunities for companies to influence policy and ensure positive impact.

Melodie Michel

13 May 2024

Policy & Standards

ISSB begins work on nature and human capital disclosures

"Feedback indicated a significant and growing need among investors for improved disclosures around biodiversity..."

Melodie Michel

23 April 2024