Investor interest in protecting biodiversity is rising amid a growing push for more disclosures on the impacts of corporate activities on nature
. That raises opportunities for advisors to help guide discussions on whether the companies they’re investing in on behalf of their clients, and the asset managers in charge of funds, are taking biodiversity into account. released its annual investor opinion survey, which found that 74 per cent of Canadian investors are concerned about biodiversity loss, and 68 per cent said it was important for companies in their portfolios to commit to preventing such harm.
The RIA notes that increasing numbers of investors are eager for more information about investing with sustainability in mind and that advisors play a key role in discussing those goals and raising awareness of options. “Most companies will recognize that if they were using any other asset at 1.6 times the rate at which it degenerates that would be a problem,” Mr. Mennie says.
The TNFD framework is derived from the well-received Taskforce for Climate-related Financial Disclosures released in 2015. While the TNFD will be voluntary, organizations may face significant pressure to join and show a commitment to stave off biodiversity loss. “Right now, investors don’t have all of that data,” she says. “We’re hoping for strong adoption of the voluntary disclosure standards for now. Then, as investors, we’re encouraging regulators to incorporate this into their mandatory disclosure requirements for companies.”
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