Nature, resources & circularity · Core
Nature-related risk
Also called: biodiversity risk
ELI5
Risk arising from dependencies or impacts on nature.
Used in conversation
“Can we separate the target for nature-related risk from measured performance?”
Pitch context
You will see “Nature-related risk” 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.
- IFRS Foundation / International Sustainability Standards Board — IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 Sustainability Disclosure StandardsDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- International Organization for Standardization — ISO Net Zero Guidelines and related workDirect source · institutional · checked 2026-08-16
- GHG Protocol — Standards and GuidanceSupporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-16