Strategic Focus: The Evolution Of Sustainability Consulting – Nature
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Executive Summary
Just as climate did a decade ago, nature is rapidly moving from the sidelines to centre stage in corporate boardrooms. The sustainability consulting landscape is shifting, as organizations increasingly seek to embed nature into their strategies and core operations. Though still a smaller segment, nature-related services are becoming a key growth area, reflecting the rising impact of nature on long-term business performance. With over half of global GDP dependent on nature, this report examines how sustainability consulting is evolving to meet nature’s growing importance.
Figure 1. A selection of firms incorporating nature with nature commitments and initiatives
Figure 2. Voluntary standards and frameworks providing guidance for nature-related data and disclosures to businesses
Figure 3. Nature and biodiversity-related regulatory snapshot
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Priyanka Bawa
Senior Analyst
Priyanka is a Senior Analyst at Verdantix, where she leads research to enable sustainability leaders and services firms to analyse shifting market dynamics and evaluate innova...
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Kim Knickle
Research Director
Kim Knickle is a Research Director at Verdantix, bringing more than two decades of analyst experience to the evolving world of sustainability. Her current research spans ESG a...
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