Imagine if companies could track their impact on nature as easily as they track their spending in a bank account. This project creates a standardized 'nature ledger' that helps businesses see exactly how their supply chains affect wildlife and ecosystems. It turns complex biological data into clear reports that investors and regulators can actually use.
Companies struggle to measure their impact on nature because biological data is fragmented and there is no single, accepted way to account for biodiversity in financial or sustainability reports.
A standardized method for biodiversity footprinting, a Sustainable Business Canvas for farmers/producers, and the ISO Technical Specification 18244.
If you are a food producer dealing with unpredictable raw material supplies due to nature loss — this project developed a Sustainable Business Canvas and ISO Technical Specification 18244 that helps you integrate biodiversity into your core business model.
If you are a clothing brand dealing with pressure to prove your sustainability claims — this project developed biodiversity footprinting methods that allow you to measure and disclose your actual impact on nature in ESG reports.
If you are an investment fund dealing with the risk of 'greenwashing' in portfolios — this project developed natural capital accounting tools that provide a standardized way to value nature in investment decisions.
Based on available project data, there is no pricing information provided as the project focuses on developing standardized methods and ISO specifications.
The project is currently in the piloting phase, testing methods with partners like Lacoste, Barilla, and Ferrero to ensure they work in real-world business settings.
Based on available project data, the project is focused on creating a standardized method and an ISO Technical Specification (18244), which typically implies open or industry-wide standards rather than proprietary licenses.
The project provides recommendations for mainstreaming biodiversity in EU policy and improves corporate sustainability reporting to align with emerging ESG requirements.
The final draft for the ISO Technical Specification 18244 is expected to be ready for international consultation by the end of January 2026.
The project is developing a matrix to screen existing certified Environmental Management Systems (EMS) to see how they meet biodiversity requirements.
The consortium is heavily industry-weighted with 15 industrial partners (52% of the total), including 5 SMEs. This high industry ratio, combined with a reach across 16 countries, suggests the resulting tools are being built for commercial viability and cross-border regulatory compliance rather than purely academic interest.
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