Global biodiversity is declining...
...at an unprecedented rate
Biodiversity — the variability among living organisms from all sources including, inter alia, terrestrial, marine and other aquatic ecosystems and the ecological complexes of which they are part — is declining at an unprecedented rate . This trend is worrying as nature provides the foundation for life on Earth and contributes between US $44 trillion and $150 trillion to the world’s economy ...
Key to nutrition
Biodiversity ensures sustainable soil productivity and provides the genetic basis for all crops, livestock, and marine species we harvest for food3
Climate and Health
We rely upon robust ecosystems such as forests and wetlands for their “products” including clean and abundant water supplies
Medical Usage
4bn people rely primarily on natural medicines, and >75% of the top US prescription drugs are based on natural sources4
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By analysing the structural challenges and opportunities presented by sweeping societal trends, thematic investors can identify companies that are most likely to benefit and contribute within investable sub-themes. This provides a potential path for thematic investors seeks to generate returns while acting as conscientious stakeholders in a collective future.
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Biodiversity
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Habitat loss
Mass Pollution
Invasive species
Overexploitation
Climate change
The main threats to biodiversity are a direct result of human activities
Increased mobility and trade has led to the introduction of invasive species, while the other four main threats are direct results of human population growth and resource use.
Sources: (1) Earth.org, August 2022; (2) World Economic Forum, January 2020; (3) WHO 2015; (4) UNEP, October 2022
Plastic pollution continues
to be a significant threat
10X increase
Marine plastic pollution in particular has increased tenfold since 1980, affecting at least 267 species.
Source: IPBES, Global Assessment Report on
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, 2019
Over Global annual plastic production has increased exponentially, from 0.5 Mt in 1950, to 465 Mt in 2019.
465 Mt plastic production
Source: OECD, Policies to Reduce Microplastics Pollution in Water, 2021
7 billion of plastic waste
Approximately 7 billion of the 9.2 billion tonnes of plastic produced from 1950 to 2017 became plastic waste.
Source: UNEP on Plastic Pollution as of March 2022
Across natural ecosystems, relative to earliest estimated states. 75% of global land surface is significantly altered, and 66% of the ocean is experiencing increasing cumulative impacts
47% overall decline
Source: IPBES, Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, 2019
Addressing biodiversity loss is urgent: most of biodiversity’s resources are non-replaceable!
The Circular Economy framework proposes a transformative model of production and consumption that can deliver more sustainable growth, while supporting global biodiversity. Learn more here
Businesses are increasingly championing biodiversity initiatives
Engagement with
investee companies
Engagement with investee companies preserving biodiversity: Financial actors can also play an important role in fighting biodiversity loss by making the issue one of the key priority areas for engagement with investee companies.
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Key to nutrition
Biodiversity ensures sustainable soil productivity and provides the genetic basis for all crops, livestock, and marine species we harvest for food3
Climate and Health
We rely upon robust ecosystems such as forests and wetlands for their “products” including clean and abundant water supplies
Medical Usage
4bn people rely primarily on natural medicines, and >75% of the top US prescription drugs are based on natural sources4
A better future for ourselves and the generations to come
The choice is ours...
Explore the impact of biodiversity through the lens of Thematic Investing
By analysing the structural challenges and opportunities presented by sweeping societal trends, thematic investors can identify companies that are most likely to benefit and contribute within investable sub-themes. This provides a potential path for thematic investors to generate returns while acting as conscientious stakeholders in a collective future.
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Capture long-term growth potential
An astronomical clock programmed to turn off street and other public lighting cuts the carbon emissions from electricity produced locally using fossil fuels, and reduced power bills by 10-20%. At the same time, the chances of breeding for local bird populations were also significantly improved.
URBAN LIGHTING TACKLES BIODIVERSITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE SIMULTANEOUSLY
COMPANIES RECYCLING POLLUTION INTO SNEAKERS
REFORESTING FORESTS TO SECURE ECOSYSTEM HEALTH
One of the world’s largest athletic-wear brands launched a fully recyclable version of a popular running shoe, and sold over 17M pairs of sneakers made with plastic collected from beaches and coastlines in 2021.
A multi-company initiative has reforested large areas of Costa Rica with over 60 species of native trees and created connections between 600 hectares of forest, tackling the problem of 'island forests' surrounded by farmland.
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE VENDOR SOURCING
A large multinational firm has made commitments to source agricultural raw materials from farms applying sustainable agricultural practices – growing crops in ways which sustain the soil, minimise water and fertiliser use, protect biodiversity and enhance farmers’ overall livelihoods.
...at an unprecedented rate
Global biodiversity is declining...
Biodiversity — a concept that spans the diversity of all biological life across genes, species, and ecosystems — is declining at an unprecedented rate. This trend is worrying as nature provides the foundation for life on Earth and contributes between US $44 trillion and $150 trillion to the world’s economy...
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The main threats to biodiversity are a direct result of human activities
Plastic pollution continues
to be a significant threat
Increased mobility and trade has led to the introduction of invasive species, while the other four main threats are direct results of human population growth and resource use.
Sources: (1) Earth.org, August 2022; (2) World Economic Forum, January 2020; (3) WHO 2015; (4) UNEP, October 2022
Habitat loss
Climate change
Mass Pollution
Invasive species
Overexploitation
Source: IPBES, Global Assessment Report on
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, 2019
Marine plastic pollution in particular has increased tenfold since 1980, affecting at least 267 species.
10X increase
Source: UNESCO Facts & Figures on Marine Pollution
Over 1 million marine animals (including mammals, fish, turtles, and birds) are killed each year due to plastic debris in the ocean
1 million lives annually
Source: Beaumont et al, 2019, Marine Pollution Bulletin
1–5% decline in marine ecosystem services equates to an annual loss of $500–$2500bn in the value of benefits derived from marine ecosystem services.
$500–2,500 billion loss
Source: IPBES, Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, 2019
Across natural ecosystems, relative to earliest estimated states. 75% of global land surface is significantly altered, and 66% of the ocean is experiencing increasing cumulative impacts
47% overall decline
Addressing the threat to Biodiversity is as urgent as ever, and requires a concerted collective effort!
The Circular Economy framework proposes a transformative model of production and consumption that can deliver more sustainable growth, while supporting global biodiversity. Learn more here
Businesses are increasingly championing biodiversity initiatives
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Date of first use: December 2022
An astronomical clock programmed to turn off street and other public lighting cuts the carbon emissions from electricity produced locally using fossil fuels, and reduced power bills by 10-20%. At the same time, the chances of breeding for local bird populations were also significantly improved.
URBAN LIGHTING TACKLES BIODIVERSITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE SIMULTANEOUSLY
COMPANIES RECYCLING POLLUTION INTO SNEAKERS
Preserving biodiversity through investment
One of the world’s largest athletic-wear brands launched a fully recyclable version of a popular running shoe, and sold over 17M pairs of sneakers made with plastic collected from beaches and coastlines in 2021
Preserving biodiversity through investment: investment is the first lever that financial actors can use to preserve and regenerate biodiversity (for example, by investing in nature-based capital and solutions that counteract the destruction of biodiversity).