In the corporate world, the topic of climate change is often already embedded into strategies and risk management processes. However, considering climate in relation to business operations without considering nature is like trying to solve a puzzle with only half the pieces – you won’t see the full picture. Climate and nature are highly interconnected, with healthy ecosystems underpinning resilience and core business operations across all sectors. For those who have got to grips with embedding climate and decarbonisation into their business as usual, nature is the next and essential step. The Pocket Guide to Nature Reporting outlines the initial steps needed to incorporate nature into business strategy. It has been made for sustainability teams, executives and decision-makers and acts as a starting point in the conversation around nature.
Why nature, and why now?
The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2025 has identified the greatest risks to economic stability over the next decade as extreme weather events, biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse. While these threats are exacerbated by climate change, they are ultimately linked to nature, reinforcing the need for businesses to address nature-related issues that are likely to impact their supply chains, as well as wider global economies and communities.
Businesses that recognise their dependencies on natural capital can better manage their environmental impacts, improve decision-making and contribute to long-term resilience. Additionally, incorporating nature into business can help future-proof organisations against transition risks, including regulatory shifts and policy changes that are already under way. In short, regulation is shifting biodiversity up the corporate agenda; therefore, prioritising nature in strategic planning will better equip businesses to evolve with these changes.
What is in the guide?
The Pocket Guide to Nature Reporting provides useful guidance to both companies already engaging with nature reporting and those that are looking to take the first steps. It outlines how nature interfaces with major global sustainability frameworks and highlights the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) as the leading standard for nature-related topics.
In a nutshell, it helps organisations to define their current state with regard to nature reporting and to determine what to do next, serving as a quick overview on how nature reporting fits into corporate sustainability and the world of environmental, social and governance (ESG).
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The Pocket Guide to Nature Reporting outlines the initial steps needed to incorporate nature into business strategy and acts as a starting point in the conversation around nature: perfect for sustainability teams, executives and decision-makers.