Home » Resource Database LEAP Use Case Enhancing Maritime Biodiversity Considerations: Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s LEAP approach Authoring Organisation Wallenius Wilhelmsen Publish Date June 2025 Geography Global Download Case Study (Enhancing Maritime Biodiversity Considerations: Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s LEAP approach)(This link will take you to an external website) About this LEAP Use CaseThe use case explores how a marine transportation company, Wallenius Wilhelmsen, implemented the LEAP approach to assess and manage nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities. The assessment analysed shipping operations data against data layers on ecologically sensitive areas and marine mammal movements. Key outcomesGlobal and regional regulations like IMO and EU CSRD drive the company to lead in sustainability, with TNFD guidance helping it to improve its governance, strategy, and risk management. The company applied a double materiality lens, starting with direct operations that will enable to expand assessments and capabilities over time. The company addresses the multiple biodiversity impacts of shipping together, prioritising data-driven actions and used data layers to identify ecologically sensitive areas for further considerations. Wallenius Wilhelmsen experience show that engaging diverse stakeholders leads to meaningful outcomes.Download Case Study (Enhancing Maritime Biodiversity Considerations: Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s LEAP approach)(This link will take you to an external website) Related resources Investing with Nature: Deep dive on nature-based solutions in oceans & coastal ecosystems In light of the agreement of the historic UN High Seas Treaty earlier last month to protect marine biodiversity in international waters, conservation and sustainable use of resources in oceans and coastal ecosystems is gaining attention. Nature-based solutions in this ecosystem have huge... Chevron’s Gulf of Mexico Plans Caught in Legal Battle Over Protecting Rare Whale BloombergNEF | 2024Location: Mexico, United States of AmericaCase Study The case study details the legal challenges brought against Chevron's expansion plans in the Gulf of Mexico due to the potential impact on an endangered whale species, which resulted in financial and operational uncertainties for the company. The study also explores the broader implications for the... Related publications Discussion paper on measurement of ocean-related issues Related webinars Diving Into Oceans Data: New technologies and implications to support corporate reporting September 4, 2024 (Updated: September 4, 2024) The session was moderated by Tony Goldner and focused on how innovative data collection methods and metrics are revolutionizing the Blue Economy and informing corporate reporting in alignment with the Taskforce on Nature-related...