Commitment 1.3 — Ecosystems & Biodiversity

Good Practices

Understanding & Assessment

• Recognize ecosystems and habitats; identify operational impacts on biodiversity, endangered species, water bodies, and related habitats.
• Factor the social and economic value of ecosystems into corporate strategy development.

Policy Integration

• Embed biodiversity and ecosystem service goals into corporate policies, risk assessments, and supply chain management.
• Integrate genetic resource management into organizational targets.

Operational Responsibility

• Manage waste and harmful chemicals to prevent negative impacts on soil, wildlife, and food chains.
• Assess soil degradation and implement protective measures against erosion and contamination.

Sustainable Sourcing

• Promote biodiversity-friendly production methods and sustainable harvesting practices.
• Utilize cultivated alternatives to wild-harvested ingredients.
• Pursue forest management certifications.

Indigenous Peoples

• Commit to obtaining (and maintaining) the free, prior and informed consent of indigenous peoples throughout project lifecycles.
• Conduct meaningful, good-faith consultations.

Innovation

• Invest in technologies improving farming practices, crop varieties, and sustainable resource management.

Disclosure Standards

GRI Standards for measuring and reporting on biodiversity impacts at operational sites, protected species and extinction risk levels, habitat protection and restoration activities (measured in km²), and integration of ecosystem values into organizational accounting.

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