Nature Positive Corporate Assessment Guide for Financial Institutions 2025

Conclusion The rapid decline of nature and biodiversity poses significant challenges not only to the environment but also to economic stability and societal well- being. The GBF has set ambitious goals and targets to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030, emphasizing the need for financial institutions to play a pivotal role and calling for a substantial increase in public and private funding. The growing momentum around nature disclosures, nature transition plans and company assessments, combined with the increasing availability of relevant data, provides an actionable pathway for financial institutions to integrate nature into their existing climate assessment frameworks and effectively evaluate companies on nature. Now is the time for financial institutions to act. Data is sufficiently available, and by starting with a focused set of interim indicators, financial institutions can begin assessing companies. Whether prioritizing key industries and issues or engaging with companies in data-scarce regions, financial institutions can take immediate, impactful steps towards supporting the global effort to protect and restore nature. The urgency is clear – delaying action is no longer an option. Nature Positive: Corporate Assessment Guide for Financial Institutions 40