Why biodiversity is now a board-level risk
Disclosure is no longer optional. CSRD, TNFD and a growing list of jurisdictions now require companies to disclose biodiversity dependencies, impacts and risks
Directors are personally exposed. Shareholder actions over ESG and environmental misstatements are rising
Capital and permits depend on it. Project financiers, insurers and regulators are pricing biodiversity risk into their decisions
Your operations depend on functioning ecosystems – and so do your supply chains, raw materials and licence to operate
Where biodiversity risks are highest
Some industries carry disproportionate biodiversity exposure – driven by land use, resource extraction and extended supply chains.
Extraction and infrastructure projects frequently operate in or near ecologically sensitive areas. Habitat disruption, water consumption and spill risks generate biodiversity liabilities that can persist across the full asset lifecycle, creating exposure for project approvals, operating licences and investor scrutiny.
Chemical manufacturing and downstream use can degrade soil health, harm aquatic ecosystems and affect pollinator populations. For companies with agricultural or mineral supply chains, this creates exposure across procurement, regulatory compliance and customer due diligence requirements.
Mining is one of the leading direct drivers of biodiversity loss globally. Land clearance, tailings and dewatering pose direct threats to ecosystems – and rising demand for transition minerals is bringing new geographies into scope, along with stricter conditions from project financiers, regulators and offtake partners.
Speeki works with organisations in these and other sectors to review, audit and certify biodiversity risks independently.
Speeki biodiversity solutions
Speeki certifies biodiversity programmes and action plans in line with the ISO 17298 standard. The assessment covers governance, implementation and monitoring – supporting credible and consistent biodiversity management. Independent certification under ISO 17298 – the recognised evidence your board, investors and regulators are starting to demand.
When formal certification isn't required, Speeki independently reviews your biodiversity risk assessment – verifying that the dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities required under CSRD, TNFD and ISO 17298 have been properly identified. The output is defensible evidence you can put in front of investors, regulators and your board.
Biodiversity risk doesn't stop at your fence line – and neither does liability. Speeki audits your key suppliers on biodiversity compliance and material impacts, so contractual requirements aren't just on paper and your supply chain disclosures hold up under scrutiny.
Why choose Speeki for biodiversity assurance?
✔ Skilled auditors with decades of experience
✔ Independent approach – no advisory conflicts
✔ Technology-driven process with Speeki Engage®
✔ Global coverage – any country, any language
Not sure where to start?
Talk to our team about what independent assurance could look like for your organisation – and what your board, investors and regulators are likely to expect next.
About Speeki
Speeki is an assurance company helping organisations turn their compliance, sustainability and ESG initiatives into a competitive advantage. Providing independent validation across six areas – ISO certifications, sustainability reporting, product sustainability representations, circular economy, supplier audits and pre-acquisition ESG audits – Speeki strengthens consistency, credibility and confidence.
All of this is delivered through Engage®, Speeki’s AI-powered platform.
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