The planet is currently experiencing a mass extinction event, with human
and business activity being the root cause of species loss and habitat
destruction. Industries, companies, banks, investors, accountants and
auditors have all played their role. This book explores how they can
also provide a solution.
The book presents plans, metrics, frameworks, mechanisms and financial
innovations that can be, and are being, implemented through the
financial markets in order to save and protect species, enhance
biodiversity and, at the same time, preserve the financial markets and
the business world.
This biodiversity handbook addresses the intersection between species
extinction and the global capitalist system. With contributions from
leading non-governmental organisations such as the Capitals Coalition,
Business for Nature, the Ecojustice Foundation, ShareAction and the
Endangered Wildlife Trust, plus senior researchers in the field, as well
as industry experts from Moody's, EOS at Hermes Federated Investment
Management, BlueBay Asset Management, ODDO BHF Asset Management and
OSSIAM (to mention just a few), this book is at the forefront of
addressing the crucially important topics of extinction accounting,
finance and governance.
Drawing on leading research, the book is written in an accessible style
and is relevant to researchers and students in the fields of
sustainability, governance, accounting, finance, corporate social
responsibility and corporate governance. It is essential reading for
investors, responsible investors, bankers, business leaders and policy
makers in the field of sustainable financial markets. Given the
interdisciplinary nature of this book, it is useful to conservationists,
ecologists and others involved in species and biodiversity protection.
