The Growing Spotlight on Biodiversity: Why Boards Should Pay Attention

In brief: Biodiversity loss is occurring at rates never before seen in human history. While climate change has recently been at the forefront of boardroom environmental, social, and governance (ESG) discussions, it is critical that boards understand the connection between the climate crisis and biodiversity loss.

This checklist helps address this growing challenge by outlining why boards should understand the impacts their organizations have on biodiversity loss and how they can align biodiversity targets with their broader climate goals.