Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Nature, resources & circularity · Working

Biodiversity offset

Also called: nature offset

ELI5

A measure intended to compensate for residual biodiversity loss elsewhere, with contested effectiveness.

Used in conversation

“The sustainability report needs the method, exclusions and assurance status for biodiversity offset.”

Pitch context

You will see “Biodiversity offset” in sustainability reports, impact decks, climate plans and assurance materials when the discussion reaches nature, resources & circularity.

Why it matters: In nature, resources & circularity, the reporting boundary, method, period and evidence can materially change the claim.

Caution

State the reporting boundary, method, period and evidence; standards, regulation and assurance requirements vary.

Sources & evidence · 3

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.