Factoring Biodiversity Into Investment Decisions

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Published 15 Dec, 2025

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Factoring Biodiversity Into Investment Decisions

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GRID

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Nature Finance

Key Takeaways

Investor awareness of how portfolios affect nature is still developing.
Leaders are integrating biodiversity into due diligence and risk assessment.
Existing ESG and risk tools can already support biodiversity integration.
Better data can accelerate progress across the sector.

Overview

This report examines how infrastructure investors and advisors can factor biodiversity into investment decisions. Drawing on investor survey findings and perspectives, the report highlights why biodiversity risk matters to investors, how it is currently assessed, and where further progress is needed.

Why It Matters

Infrastructure investors may be able to enhance returns by incorporating positive nature impacts into developments and may need to do so to comply with new regulations. This report shows how investors can use existing tools to address biodiversity risks while creating new opportunities to generate value.

Key Insight

Investor preferences are increasingly shifting in favor of assets with neutral or positive impacts on nature.

Who It’s For

This report is a practical resource for infrastructure investors, asset managers, development finance institutions, and advisors seeking to integrate biodiversity considerations throughout the investment process.

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