{"id":8815,"date":"2025-11-20T16:30:30","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T15:30:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vbdo.nl\/?p=8815"},"modified":"2025-11-24T11:06:18","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T10:06:18","slug":"biodiversity-emerges-as-core-business-risk-new-vbdo-benchmark-reveals-sharp-divide-between-corporate-commitment-and-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vbdo.nl\/en\/2025\/11\/biodiversity-emerges-as-core-business-risk-new-vbdo-benchmark-reveals-sharp-divide-between-corporate-commitment-and-action\/","title":{"rendered":"Biodiversity Emerges as Core Business Risk: New VBDO Benchmark Reveals Sharp Divide Between Corporate Commitment and Action"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">73% of companies acknowledge biodiversity as a material issue, yet only 50% have formal transition plans.<\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Few companies use measurable biodiversity indicators\u2014most rely on vague terms like \u201cno net loss\u201d.<\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">The pharmaceutical sector lags, while Extractives and Food &amp; Beverage show stronger performance.<\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Only 4 out of 30 companies consider location-specific biodiversity impacts in their value chains.<\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">JDE Peet\u2019s, Danone, and Carrefour lead the 2025 benchmark with the highest biodiversity scores.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[916,1832,2748,3664,4580,5496,6412,7328,8244,9160,10076,10992,11908,12824,13740,14656],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Utrecht, November 20th, 2025 <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013 More than half of the world\u2019s economy depends on healthy ecosystems. As these systems degrade, the foundation of our prosperity and well-being weakens. Biodiversity loss is accelerating, and with it, the risks to our economies and businesses.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[916,1832,2748,3664,4580,5496,6412,7328,8244,9160,10076,10992,11908,12824,13740,14656],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A groundbreaking new benchmark by the Dutch Association of Investors for Sustainable Development (VBDO), in collaboration with PwC Netherlands, reveals that while biodiversity is rapidly moving up the corporate agenda, most listed European companies remain stuck in the commitment phase, lacking clear metrics or measurable action.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[916,1832,2748,3664,4580,5496,6412,7328,8244,9160,10076,10992,11908,12824,13740,14656],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Biodiversity Loss: A Global Business Risk\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[916,1832,2748,3664,4580,5496,6412,7328,8244,9160,10076,10992,11908,12824,13740,14656],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The first edition of the Business &amp; Biodiversity Benchmark evaluates 30 European-listed companies across the Food &amp; Beverage, Extractive, and Pharmaceutical sectors. It ranks corporate performance on biodiversity strategy, policy, actions, and targets. Offering, for the first time, a sector-specific snapshot of how business is responding to accelerating biodiversity loss.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[916,1832,2748,3664,4580,5496,6412,7328,8244,9160,10076,10992,11908,12824,13740,14656],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThis benchmark is not just a ranking\u2014it\u2019s a reality check. As ecosystems degrade, so does the foundation of long-term economic stability,\u201d said Ang\u00e9lique Laskewitz, Executive Director of VBDO. \u201cThis benchmark shows that companies recognise the risk, but very few translate this into real, measurable outcomes. To remain resilient, companies must treat biodiversity as a strategic asset.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[916,1832,2748,3664,4580,5496,6412,7328,8244,9160,10076,10992,11908,12824,13740,14656],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Awareness Is Rising, Action Is Lagging<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[916,1832,2748,3664,4580,5496,6412,7328,8244,9160,10076,10992,11908,12824,13740,14656],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">73% of companies identify biodiversity as a material issue\u2014but only 50% have biodiversity transition plans. Most targets are still vague, relying on broad terms like \u201cno net loss\u201d without clear baselines or timelines. Just a few frontrunners like JDE Peet\u2019s, Danone, and Carrefour use biodiversity indicators that are specific, measurable, and comparable.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[916,1832,2748,3664,4580,5496,6412,7328,8244,9160,10076,10992,11908,12824,13740,14656],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Extractive sector companies generally score highest, due to direct regulatory exposure. Food &amp; Beverage companies show growing awareness through supply chain policies. Pharmaceutical companies lag. Only four companies consider location-specific biodiversity impacts in their value chains, even though most biodiversity risks lie beyond direct operations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[916,1832,2748,3664,4580,5496,6412,7328,8244,9160,10076,10992,11908,12824,13740,14656],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">JDE Peet\u2019s Top Performer on Biodiversity<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[916,1832,2748,3664,4580,5496,6412,7328,8244,9160,10076,10992,11908,12824,13740,14656],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">JDE Peet\u2019s leads the 2025 ranking with a score of 79%, followed closely by Danone (78.4%) and Carrefour (73.6%). At the other end of the scale, several companies score below 25%, exposing a stark divide between leaders and laggards.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[916,1832,2748,3664,4580,5496,6412,7328,8244,9160,10076,10992,11908,12824,13740,14656],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cNature is not a niche concern \u2013 it is foundational to our economy, wellbeing, and future.\u202fRealising the\u202fbusiness case for biodiversity requires leadership, creativity, and a willingness to step outside traditional silos.\u202fOur benchmark with VBDO highlights where organisations stand today and provides actionable insights to turn ambition into impact,\u201d said Alexander Spek, Partner at PwC Netherlands.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[916,1832,2748,3664,4580,5496,6412,7328,8244,9160,10076,10992,11908,12824,13740,14656],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A Wake-Up Call for Corporate Europe<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[916,1832,2748,3664,4580,5496,6412,7328,8244,9160,10076,10992,11908,12824,13740,14656],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The publication arrives at a critical moment. Biodiversity loss is now considered the second-highest global risk for the coming decade, after climate change. With more than 50% of global GDP dependent on healthy ecosystems, companies face material threats from supply chain instability to regulatory scrutiny and investor pressure.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[916,1832,2748,3664,4580,5496,6412,7328,8244,9160,10076,10992,11908,12824,13740,14656],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The benchmark aligns with leading disclosure frameworks, including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), and Science-Based Targets for Nature (SBTN). It sets a new standard for evaluating, comparing, and improving biodiversity performance across sectors.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[916,1832,2748,3664,4580,5496,6412,7328,8244,9160,10076,10992,11908,12824,13740,14656],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From Words to Impact<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[916,1832,2748,3664,4580,5496,6412,7328,8244,9160,10076,10992,11908,12824,13740,14656],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The report urges companies to consult stakeholders and local communities to develop biodiversity transition plans grounded in real-world contexts and risks. Develop standardised metrics and baselines aligned with TNFD and SBTN methodologies, moving beyond vague commitments to concrete performance indicators.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[916,1832,2748,3664,4580,5496,6412,7328,8244,9160,10076,10992,11908,12824,13740,14656],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Business &amp; Biodiversity Benchmark 2025 offers companies a mirror and, at the same time, delivers a clear roadmap, highlighting where companies stand and how they can lead. With the window for meaningful action rapidly closing, the report serves as both a warning and a guide toward a nature-positive future.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335572079&quot;:6,&quot;335572080&quot;:1,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;469777462&quot;:[916,1832,2748,3664,4580,5496,6412,7328,8244,9160,10076,10992,11908,12824,13740,14656],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1],&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;single&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>73% of companies acknowledge biodiversity as a material issue, yet only 50% have formal transition plans. Few companies use measurable biodiversity indicators\u2014most rely on vague terms like \u201cno net loss\u201d. 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