Finance for Biodiversity Pledge Hits 200 Signatories
The Finance for Biodiversity (FfB) Foundation marks a major milestone: the Finance for Biodiversity Pledge now counts 200 signatories, representing €23 trillion in assets under management from 28 countries. This milestone underscores a shift — biodiversity is no longer peripheral, but central to responsible investment.
New Signatories Join the Pledge
The latest round welcomes the following new FfB Pledge signatories:
Agri3 Fund, Árkea Asset Management, ASA Real Estate Partners, Capital Croissance, Gresham House, Initiative & Finance, Konsumentkooperationens pensionsstiftelse, Malakoff Humanis, Regia Capital, and Yotta Capital.
New Members of the FfB Foundation
Among these new signatories, Agri3 Fund, Gresham House, Malakoff Humanis, and Yotta Capital have taken their commitment a step further by becoming members of the FfB Foundation. They are joined by existing signatories ASR Netherlands and Etica SGR, bringing the total number of members to 86.
From 26 to 200: A Global Movement
Launched in 2020 with 26 institutions managing €3 trillion, the Finance for Biodiversity Pledge has grown nearly eightfold in five years. Many of the founding signatories have deepened their commitment by becoming Foundation members — moving from pledges to structured action.
What Pledge Signatories Commit To
Financial institutions that sign the Finance for Biodiversity Pledge commit to:
- Collaborate and share knowledge
- Engage with companies
- Assess impact
- Set targets
- Report publicly (within two years of signing)
“Reaching 200 Pledge signatories signals a clear shift: nature is no longer an add-on,” said Anita de Horde, Co-Founding Executive Director of the FfB Foundation. “We’re helping institutions take real steps — building capacity, sharing tools, and navigating complexity.”
From Pledge to Progress
Signatories of the Pledge can become members of the FfB Foundation and actively participate in working groups. The Foundation supports its members with hands-on guidance, peer-to-peer knowledge exchange, and practical tools for integrating biodiversity into decision-making.
As the community grows, so does the Foundation’s role — evolving from convener to catalyst for action.
Recent Highlights:
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4th edition of the Biodiversity Measurement Approaches Guide
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Guidance on aligning portfolios with the Global Biodiversity Framework
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Sovereign debt focus group and public policy engagement
Sustained Growth Amid Complexity
Despite growing geopolitical and regulatory complexity, the increase in signatories and members sends a strong message: integrating nature into finance is urgent, material, and essential for long-term resilience.
Voices from New Members:
Deniz Harut, CEO & Managing Director, AGRI3 Fund:
“It’s an honour to join the FfB Pledge at the moment it reaches commitments from more than 200 signatories, a milestone that reflects the growing momentum of a shared commitment. What truly matters is the collective force driving this change. At AGRI3, we believe biodiversity is fundamental to building long-term resilience and value. As a credit enhancement solution, we’re proud to contribute to this vital transformation and look forward to partnering with the fellow members in delivering collective agenda.”Luca Mattiazzi, General Director, Etica SGR:
“Joining the FfB Foundation as a member reflects our deep commitment to biodiversity as a systemic issue. At Etica, we believe that finance must play a pivotal role in driving sustainable development by channelling investments toward companies with a positive environmental impact. Strengthening our investment processes and engaging with companies on biodiversity risks are key steps in our journey.”
Hyewon Kong, Director of Sustainable Investment, Gresham House:
“At Gresham House, we view biodiversity as both a systemic risk and a strategic investment priority. Becoming a signatory to the Finance for Biodiversity (FfB) Pledge strengthens our commitment to integrating nature into investment decision-making and identifying opportunities to generate nature positive outcomes. We look forward to collaborating with the FfB community to turn shared pledges into tangible action.”
Xavier Herrmann, Managing Partner, Yotta Capital:
“Given the current collapse of the living world, there’s an urgent need to act, and the best way to do that is to create an international community and leverage concrete action in our profession as asset managers. Finance for Biodiversity is the initiative we need to coordinate our efforts and take more effective action!”