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Recommendations for a standard on corporate biodiversity measurement and valuation

Recommendations for a standard on corporate biodiversity measurement and valuation

Year Published

2022

Contributing Organisations

Arcadis
Capitals Coalition
UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC)
World Conservation Monitoring Centre, Europe (WCMC Europe)

Type of Resource

Guidance
Standard

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic
Nature
Topic 2
Impact Assessment

Target Audience

Banks
Financial Services Providers
Real Economy Corporates

Relevant Geography

Global
Recommendations for a standard on corporate biodiversity measurement and valuation

Resource Summary

This guidance from the Align project provides guidelines for businesses and financial institutions on how to measure and value biodiversity. It aims to address the need for standardised principles and technical criteria to assess biodiversity impacts and dependencies. It outlines various metrics, tools, and frameworks developed to help organisations understand their environmental performance and make informed decisions. It also supports broader initiatives related to reporting, disclosure, and target-setting.

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