The pressure on the planet's natural environment has soared in recent decades and its alarming impact is raising unprecedented questions about the world's future health and prosperity. The state of change is so severe that we have put the planet's very future at risk. This alarming and unprecedented trend could ripple through the globalised economy – undermining the ability of people, communities, businesses and economies to thrive.
All businesses depend on nature and its services. Those highly reliant on nature are most at risk from the harmful and costly consequences of nature degradation and biodiversity loss. Biodiversity loss affects companies across all sectors. In addition to many businesses being directly dependent on nature and biodiversity for their operations and services, most businesses also depend on nature indirectly through their supply chains.
As well as a risk to businesses, nature and biodiversity should also be considered an opportunity. Businesses have different ways to start their journey with nature, depending on their needs and final destination.
This report serves as a business guide to nature, designed to help businesses get started on their nature journey.
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Getting started on your nature journey: A business guide to nature.
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How KPMG can help
KPMG professionals can help you on your nature and biodiversity journey.
Starting a journey with nature involves understanding key organisational questions and tailoring solutions accordingly. KPMG Australia provides services to address these questions, helping clients manage nature-related risks and opportunities, and align with market developments.
10 most commonly-asked questions
- What is nature and biodiversity and why is it important to my business?
- How mature am I as a business on nature compared to others?
- What are my most significant nature-related impacts and dependencies, risks and opportunities?
- How can I assess the impacts of a range of nature-risk related scenarios on my organisation?
- How do I design a nature strategy and set science-based targets?
- How do I implement transition plans and integrate nature across my business?
- How do I effectively access nature finance and grants?
- How can I effectively invest in nature?
- How do I get nature on the balance sheet?
- How do I report on nature?
Contact us if you need help you on your nature and biodiversity journey.
