Valuing the natural world

Biodiversity is vital to our survival, but how do we begin to value something so universal and yet diverse? Discover the untapped investment potential of natural capital and the impact biodiversity-focused investment can have on protecting our planet.

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We have partnered with Bloomberg to explore the biggest themes in Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) facing investors, policymakers, and society. Discover how our expert analysis and research show how to spot the winners and losers in a changing world.

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Valuing the natural world

Ann Meoni explains how dependant global GDP is on nature, how depletion of natural capital represents material risks for companies and investors, and the data challenges associated with assessing these risks.

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A video examining an innovative native woodland and peatland restoration programme at Far Ralia in the Scottish Cairngorms to offset carbon emissions from a property investment portfolio.

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Sustainability Inspires Podcast

Valuing nature

April 17, 2023

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In this edition of the podcast, Eva Cairns and Prof. Martin Stuchtey dive into the value that natural capital holds in today’s world. Drawing from both and impressive and eclectic career, Martin outlines the importance that nature holds in today’s world, not only from an intrinsic point of view, but for achieving sustainability and investor goals in today’s finance world.

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Valuing the natural world

This article was produced in collaboration with Bloomberg.

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