Corporate mobilization and public policy needs for nature

Abstract

Nature loss has serious consequences for business, and many companies are already making nature a priority through the way they sustainably use natural resources across their supply chains, create clean jobs, and produce greener products. To speed and scale business action for nature and biodiversity, we must help businesses 1) navigate the complexity of identifying and assessing impacts and dependencies on nature, 2) embed the value of nature in decision-making and disclosure, and 3) set concrete, evidence-based targets informed by science, which provide clear direction and ambition for further business action. Political leadership is needed to spur more business action, and companies are increasingly calling on governments to enact more ambitious policies for nature.