This study provides a comprehensive assessment of the biodiversity impacts and dependencies of more than 2,300 companies within the MSCI All Country World Index (MSCI ACWI) universe.
The project builds on a pilot study conducted by the FfB Foundation in 2023, which focused on the MSCI World universe. Unlike the previous study, the current study encompasses a broader range of companies and includes those from emerging markets. It also expands the analysis to include dependencies on ecosystem services and provides a more detailed assessment of impacts at the company level, as opposed to the industry-level analysis of the earlier study.
The results offer a valuable starting point and critical insights for financial institutions to tailor investor engagement actions with corporates and refine portfolio management strategies.