Briefing: Measuring biodiversity | A decade of ESG transformation | CSOs as business drivers | Unlock regenerative design
This year’s sustainability agenda is defined by the urgent need to measure what matters, adapt to evolving regulations, and embrace bold transformation. From COP16’s call for standardised biodiversity metrics to new EU steel certification changes advancing low-emission production, businesses are under increasing pressure to align with sustainability goals.?In this edition, we also highlight ESG’s evolution and what lies ahead, the growing importance of chief sustainability officers in driving change, and the rise of regenerative design as a game-changing approach to addressing climate and ecological challenges.
Measuring what matters for biodiversity: Reuters feature
COP16 left businesses and financial institutions waiting for clear mandates, but one takeaway stood out: the urgent need for standardised metrics to measure biodiversity impact, set targets, and drive nature-positive outcomes. In this op-ed for Reuters' The Ethical Corporation, Sam Deacon and Vikki Patton break down the key discussions from COP16.
Ramboll’s Global Biodiversity Metric?
Launched at COP16, this first-of-its-kind metric is a free, open-source tool for assessing biodiversity value and informing land-use decisions that minimise harm while maximising biodiversity net gains. It allows organisations to measure the biodiversity value of habitats across the world, supporting ecosystem protection, restoration, and sustainable development.
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A decade of ESG transformation
It’s a new year, but ESG is here to stay. In the last decade, ESG regulations have raised the floor, requiring more companies to focus on sustainability performance, while lowering the ceiling for those adopting a compliance-driven approach. Here’s what lies ahead.
3 ways CSOs can become business critical in 2025
With growing pressures from regulations and client demands, the chief sustainability officer (CSO) role is more essential than ever. Drawing on our work with CSOs across sectors, we’ve pinpointed three priorities to make the role truly business critical in 2025.
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Regenerative design: what do corporations need to know?
Regenerative thinking is gaining traction as a response to climate change and ecological challenges, with sectors like urban planning, architecture, and construction eager to embrace it. Curious where to start? Our clients in Norway share key insights and focus areas to start the regenerative journey.
3 new insights on the future of steel certifications
New EU regulations are reshaping environmental product certifications, adding complexity and driving production process overhauls for steel producers. Our experts explore the latest developments, upcoming certification changes, and actionable steps to futureproof operations.
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Upcoming webinar
Measuring biodiversity: Unlocking the potential of biodiversity metrics
February 4, 2025 09:00 GMT / 10:00 CET or 08:30 PST / 11:30 EST / 16:30 GMT
Join experts from Ramboll and Natural England to explore the growing importance and value of biodiversity metrics, real-world case studies on why companies are prioritising nature measurement, and how metrics can help your organization measure and quantify biodiversity values. Don’t miss practical insights to get started.
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