Partnership for Biodiversity Accounting Financials (PBAF)

In a collaboration aimed at advancing practical knowledge on biodiversity impact and dependency assessments, PBAF and Impact Institute have announced a collaboration to work together on a biodiversity capacity–building programme. The ‘Finance & Nature Toolbox’ programme consists of, amongst other things, an awareness programme of training and webinars and of building a ‘Finance and Nature Toolbox’ – guide, supporting Financial Institutions (FIs) to take action on biodiversity. The programme, made possible by the Global Commons Alliance and Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, aims to familiarise FIs with biodiversity impact and dependency assessment tools available on the market and to encourage utilising those tools in practice. There is a clear need for practical information and guidance on the use of tools in the finance and biodiversity field. This is precisely what the capacity-building programme is destined to do: provide FIs with hands-on support to put the right tools to use.

The Partnership for Biodiversity Accounting Financials welcomes 10 new signatories In the last five months, 10 new signatories joined the Partnership for Biodiversity Accounting Financials (PBAF) as a partner, premium supporter or supporter, bringing the total number of PBAF signatories to 67 from 19 countries. Joining as PBAF partners: Emirates National Bank of Dubai - Emirates Nbd, COMGEST, Just Group plc, OP Financial Group, Asset Management One and DKB | Deutsche Kreditbank AG. Joining as premium supporters: VP Capital and Norinchukin Bank. Joining as supporter: Yuanta Financial Holdings Co. and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB). We welcome all of them to the partnership and are looking forward to a fruitful cooperation in the PBAF working groups and webinars! PBAF is currently running working groups on Asset management, Agriculture, Positive impact and Regulation. Interested in joining a PBAF working group and discussing biodiversity/nature-related topics with peers? Become a PBAF partner! For more information, click the link below:

Yuanta Financial Holdings Co. joins the Partnership for Biodiversity Accounting Financials (PBAF).   We are very excited to announce that Yuanta Financial Holdings Co. is joining PBAF as a supporter. A statement of the organisation about their motivation and the importance of joining PBAF:   With “becoming an international benchmark enterprise for sustainability and actively promoting a better future for future generations” as our vision, Yuanta FHC is committed to long-term efforts on combating climate change which includes the conservation of biodiversity. We are fully aware of the significance of tackling biodiversity issues such as deforestation and illegal wildlife activities. Most importantly, Yuanta FHC is joining PBAF as a supporter because we want to contribute to the vision that “in 2050, loans and investments by financial institutions have substantially shifted to economic activities that use biodiversity in a sustainable way or contribute to the conservation and recovery of biodiversity, in line with the targets of the Global Biodiversity Framework.” To safeguard our planet, Yuanta FHC is enthusiastic to work with stakeholders. We are delighted to join PBAF, aiming to enhance learning and share knowledge about nature-based solution for our investors.   The PBAF team welcomes Yuanta FHC to the partnership and is looking forward to a valuable collaboration.   Also interested in joining PBAF? Visit https://lnkd.in/eHFcMr6t to learn more. #biodiversity #sustainablefinance #PBAF Read the full article here:

OP Financial Group joins the Partnership for Biodiversity Accounting Financials   We are very excited to announce that OP Financial Group is joining PBAF as a partner. A statement of the organisation about their motivation and the importance of joining PBAF:   “By joining the Partnership for Biodiversity Accounting Standards OP Financial Group takes an important step in implementing its Biodiversity Roadmap. Developing common standards for biodiversity metrics for financial institutions is meaningful and we are pleased to contribute to the PBAF work as well as share our experiences. OP strongly promotes biodiversity in cooperation with its customers and stakeholders. We are aiming to be a pioneer, inspiring other actors to take account of biodiversity in their operations.”   The PBAF team welcomes OP Financial Group to the partnership and is looking forward to a valuable collaboration. https://lnkd.in/ex5bUw9J   Also interested in joining PBAF? Visit https://lnkd.in/eHFcMr6t to learn more. #biodiversity #sustainablefinance #PBAF Read the full article here:

We are very excited to announce that E.sun Financial Holding Co., Ltd is joining the Partnership for Biodiversity Accounting Financials (PBAF) as a supporter. E.sun Financial Holding Co., Ltd was established in 1992 and in 30 years has achieved excellent performance in tangible and intangible indicators for overall financial performance, ESG, and sustainable development. A statement of the organisation about their motivation and the importance of joining PBAF: "In the face of climate change and the complex and ever-changing environment, E.SUN actively responds to international advocacy organizations, and learns from global practices and examples. In terms of environmental protection and biodiversity, E.SUN has long invested in the maintenance of Taiwan's natural environment, combined with its own business to encourage customers to respond to the protection of Taiwan's aboriginal animals including Taiwan black bears, butterflies and sea turtles, etc. In 2022, E.SUN has released the first Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) report, and through joining PBAF, E.SUN can learn from each other and cooperate to take better actions to make the earth a better place." The Partnership for Biodiversity Accounting Financials (PBAF) team welcomes E.sun Financial Holding Co., Ltd to the partnership and is looking forward to a valuable collaboration. Also interested in joining PBAF? Visit https://lnkd.in/eHFcMr6t to learn more. #biodiversity #sustainablefinance #PBAF Read the full article here: