Nature is a valuable asset that must be protected. Currently over 50% of the world’s total gross domestic product is moderately or highly dependent on nature. According to the World Economic Forum’s 2023 Global Risks Report, the loss of biodiversity and collapse of ecosystems is the fourth most severe global risk facing us in the next decade. Therefore, Franklin Templeton believe integrating biodiversity considerations into investment strategies is essential not only for long-term financial resilience, but also for our environment.

In Franklin Templeton's view, high-impact companies should prioritise the protection of biodiversity alongside their transition to a net-zero economy. They would like this publication to serve as a call to action for high-impact companies to address the challenges related to land use, deforestation, water conservation, climate change mitigation, waste management and species conservation.

In this report, they present the findings of a survey they received from 70 respondents (out of more than 220 surveys sent) from high-impact industries to understand their approach to biodiversity and assess the actions they have taken to address biodiversity-related concerns. Franklin Templeton selected companies that have a significant impact on the reduction in biodiversity, as well as those that are highly dependent on it.

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