Sustainability beyond climate: The business imperative to include nature

CLIMATE change has dominated the sustainability agenda for businesses across the world. This is rightly so, as the pressing need to moderate global warming has resulted in a climate-first approach. Yet, fighting climate change is only half the story.

The neglected half is about nature and biodiversity. Indeed, climate action is only the “means” and addressing nature issues is the “ends”. If there is no nature, including humans, climate change is irrelevant.

There is, in fact, a deep interconnectedness of climate change with nature. For businesses, acknowledging and acting on this interrelationship is essential for sustainability and long-term resilience. For corporate regulation, there is a need to progress beyond climate action towards an even sharper focus on nature policy.