Companies’ transparency on biodiversity hotspots and endangered species is low

Measuring biodiversity and how it is impacted requires long-term monitoring efforts. While 50% of companies disclose the location of their operational sites, only 14% clearly indicate whether these are located in or near areas of high ecological value, making it difficult to hold the majority of companies accountable for their impacts in these high priority areas. This mapping exercise is an accessible and essential first step for companies in order to address their impact on biodiversity loss. Additionally, knowing and tracking species living next to a company’s location is a powerful tool to protect species at risk. However, only 7% of companies disclose the conservation status of the threatened and endangered species found near their operations