Global Nature Fund | Biodiversity Check

Our Biodiversity Check is aimed at all companies that deal with environmental issues, CSR and sustainability.

What is the Biodiversity Check?

The Biodiversity Check for companies was developed by the Global Nature Fund and other organizations. It serves as an initial orientation for companies to identify the impacts and dependencies of the various corporate divisions on biodiversity. The check is based on the objectives of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD):

Conservation of biodiversity and ecosystems
Sustainable use of resources
Fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources.

The results of the Biodiversity Check also serve as the basis for the materiality analysis in reporting in accordance with the ESRS E4 (Biodiversity and Ecosystems) standard of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). They can also be linked to concepts such as the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and Science Based Targets for Nature (SBTN).

Are there any requirements for the Biodiversity Check?

No, activities to protect biodiversity are not a prerequisite. Rather, after completing the check, you can assess the relevance of biodiversity for your company and see whether and how you are prepared for the topic. Our biodiversity consulting services are aimed at both SMEs and large companies.

What does the Biodiversity Check do - and what doesn't it do?

The check is an ideal start for your company to integrate the topic of biodiversity into your operational (environmental) management and to take measures for the sustainable use of resources and the protection of nature.

The check does not replace a biodiversity impact assessment or certification.

How does the Biodiversity Check work?

The Biodiversity Check examines possible negative impacts of individual areas of the company, supply chains, properties, products or processes and identifies potential risks and opportunities, in line with the approach of the EMAS III and ISO 14001 environmental management systems.

What is being examined?

We analyze your business areas for drivers of biodiversity loss, such as land use, overexploitation, pollution, invasive species and climate change.

The individual areas we are investigating are:

Strategy and management
Stakeholders and the public
Company premises, real estate
Purchasing: raw materials, materials, water,
Suppliers, certifications, etc.
Product design and development
Logistics and transportation
End products and services
Sales and marketing

We would also be happy to arrange a specific analysis area with you.

Procedure

$

Definition of area of application

$

Analysis based on the biodiversity matrix & information from the company

$

Round tables with company representatives

$

Analysis and report

$

Presentation of the results & proposal for a biodiversity action plan

N

Implementation of biodiversity action plan (by the company)

Results

We share the results of the Biodiversity Check internally and, of course, confidentially with you. They contain the following components:

Recording of impacts, risks and dependencies
Proposals for targets and measures to reduce risks and negative impacts (Biodiversity Action Plan)
Proposals for targets and measures to protect biodiversity
Input for reporting (in accordance with SFDR, CSRD / ESRS E4, EMAS, ISO 14001, GRI, sustainability report)
Topics for communication and marketing

We would also be happy to support your company in implementing the Biodiversity Action Plan.
Talk to us. We will be happy to advise you.