One of the more prominent emerging trends in ESG investing is to focus on biodiversity. Companies are increasingly asked by investors how they ensure that their operations help increase biodiversity – or at least don’t damage existing wildlife. The miserable failure that was COP26 had a dedicated session on biodiversity and how it can help mitigate climate change. But has anyone asked if biodiversity is not just “good business” but good business?
Apr 4, 2022·edited Apr 4, 2022Liked by Joachim Klement
I would venture to guess that you can only improve biodiversity by creating well-functioning and healthy ecosystems, so I view improving biodiversity as a general term for improving the environment that supports us. Have you heard of the work being done by the Intrinsic Exchange Group? They're trying to put a price on ecosystem services and create a new asset class for Natural Asset Companies. Have a look if you're interested.
Could something like the rhino bonds be used to link the biodiversity goal to financial incentives?
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2022/03/23/wildlife-conservation-bond-boosts-south-africa-s-efforts-to-protect-black-rhinos-and-support-local-communities
I would venture to guess that you can only improve biodiversity by creating well-functioning and healthy ecosystems, so I view improving biodiversity as a general term for improving the environment that supports us. Have you heard of the work being done by the Intrinsic Exchange Group? They're trying to put a price on ecosystem services and create a new asset class for Natural Asset Companies. Have a look if you're interested.
https://www.intrinsicexchange.com/