Transition Planning TNFD to unveil nature transition planning guidance at COP16 A first draft will be open for consultation with all stakeholders from the end of October. Melodie Michel 18 September 2024
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
Policy & Standards Countdown to CSDDD: 3 years to compliance Firms are facing an uphill battle to ensure compliance, particularly on human rights due diligence. Melodie Michel 25 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
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
Policy & Standards ESRS-TNFD interoperability mapping finds ‘very good alignment’ "ESRS means all 14 of our recommended disclosures are covered to some extent." 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
People & Culture Aviva poaches TNFD engagement head to lead its nature strategy Thomas Viegas will be tasked with developing the group’s nature strategy and associated activities. Melodie Michel 30 April 2024