Publications
Our members are not only exchanging knowledge and working on collaborative action within the working groups, they also develop publications to build a common understanding of biodiversity-related strategies and practices within the financial sector.
You can find an overview of our publications below.
Overview of initiatives for financial institutions
This Overview is meant to help financial institutions understand what initiatives are out there on biodiversity, and who is doing what. Updated in December 2024.
Annual Report 2023
The Finance for Biodiversity (FfB) Foundation has published its annual report for the year 2023, covering extensively the activities by each working group and the growing FfB pledge community
FABRIC Engagement Brief on Nature. Textiles and Apparel Sector
The Investor Expectations and the Engagement Brief on Nature, were launched as part of the FABRIC initiative. They are designed to empower investors to engage effectively with companies in the Textiles and Apparel sector, aiming to drive positive biodiversity outcomes. Published in December 2024
Guide on engagement with companies
This Guide provides information and support for financial institutions on how to engage with companies on biodiversity topics. Published in April 2022. Collaborative Engagements Overview updated in November 2024.
Biodiversity Measurement Approaches Guide (4th edition)
The fourth edition of ‘Biodiversity Measurement Approaches – A Practitioner’s Guide for Financial Institutions’ has been released today at COP16 in Cali, Colombia. This comprehensive guide was developed by the Finance for Biodiversity (FfB) Foundation and the EU Business & Biodiversity Platform. Expanding on the work laid by its previous…
Reporting Guidance for Finance for Biodiversity Pledge Signatories
The Reporting Guidance is a key resource for Pledge signatories to strengthen their biodiversity strategies and help shift the financial sector’s relationship with nature. We encourage all our signatories to use this tool as part of their broader efforts to contribute to a sustainable and biodiverse future. Published in October 2024.
Multi Tool Study – Assessment of the biodiversity impacts and dependencies of globally listed companies
This project builds on a pilot study conducted in 2023, and is a comprehensive biodiversity footprint assessment of more than 2,300 companies within the MSCI All Country World Index (MSCI ACWI) universe. The current study encompasses a broader range of companies and includes those from emerging markets. Published in October 2024.
Finance for Nature Positive: Building a Working Model
This working model provides practical guidance on how finance can operationalise the Nature Positive concept, to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030 towards the recovery of nature by 2050. Published in September 2024
Nature Target Setting Framework for Asset Managers and Asset Owners
This framework helps asset owners and asset managers start setting targets on nature in alignment with the mission of the Global Biodiversity Framework to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030. Last update July 2024
Aligning Financial Flows with the Global Biodiversity Framework: Translating Ambition into Implementation
Crafted in collaboration with leading financial institutions, this document outlines key actions governments can take to align financial flows with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). Published in April 2024.
Unlocking the biodiversity-climate nexus
A guide for financial institutions on how to manage the biodiversity and climate nexus in their investments and lending. Published in October 2023.
Aligning financial flows with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
The high-level roadmap proposes recommendations for all actors within the financial landscape on integrating the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) within their policies and decision-making processes. Published in July 2023.