Biodiversity Check

Global Nature Fund

The Biodiversity Check serves as an initial orientation for companies to identify the impacts and dependencies of the various business areas on biodiversity. The check is based on the goals of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD):

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

The check does not replace a biodiversity impact assessment or certification. However, it is an ideal start for a company to integrate the topic of biodiversity into its operational (environmental) management and to take measures for the sustainable use of resources and the protection of nature – SMEs and large companies alike. The Biodiversity Check examines possible negative impacts of individual company divisions, 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. The results also serve as the basis for reporting in accordance with the expected standard ESRS E4 (Biodiversity and Ecosystems) of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).