State of Nature and Climate 2025

The Path Forward The convergence of science and economic action portrayed in this State of Nature and Climate briefing underscores the fact that while risks are escalating at the planetary scale, progress among corporations to mitigate these risks falls well short of the pace and scale conveyed by science. Business leaders who create data transparency and accountability through disclosures can ensure capital markets can thrive in a way that truly balances people, planet and profit. More companies need to follow the lead of the frontrunner companies and targets need to integrate climate action with efforts to protect biodiversity, water, land use, air quality, and other Planetary Boundaries. Financial performance can co-exist with sustainability. Frontrunner companies in climate and nature accounted for nearly 20% of the total market capitalization and experienced the same 10% rise per annum since 2022 as companies that were not on track with their emissions targets. This briefing is a call for companies across the global economy to accelerate and mainstream efforts to set and conscientiously pursue climate and nature targets along the entirety of value chains. Policymakers and society should ramp up support and rewards for businesses contributing to safeguarding our collective future.