All businesses depend on nature, but nature is deteriorating rapidly and biodiversity is being lost faster than at any time in human history. This poses growing physical risks to businesses, capital providers and the wider finance system that cannot be ignored.
As the world responds to the nature crisis, international efforts to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030 are also building in momentum. Transition risks to businesses are also multiplying, through changing regulation, investor expectations, consumer choices, technology, markets and litigation risk.
Business as usual is not an option, yet few companies and capital providers are prepared. Business leaders need to be proactive, understanding and managing their risk, as well as the commercial opportunities that are already opening up as part of the nature positive transition.
Accounting and finance professionals can play a key role in equipping the businesses they advise and lead. Below you can find insights and resources to help you understand why nature matters to your business and how you can build resilience and value by taking action on nature.