Biodiversity is essential for life on Earth, promoting healthy ecosystems and resilient economies. With global biodiversity declining rapidly, the new ISO 17298 provides a practical framework for organizations of all sizes to understand their dependencies and impacts on nature and take targeted action. Developed by ISO’s expert committee on biodiversity (ISO/TC 331), this is the first international standard designed to help organizations integrate biodiversity into their core strategies and decision-making processes.
Organizations face increasing regulatory, reputational, and operational challenges, but ISO 17298 offers tools to transition from intention to concrete action. Applying this standard enables companies to align their strategies with evolving biodiversity policies and reduce risks across supply chains. It also opens access to green finance options and new market opportunities, while fostering transparent reporting of nature-related performance.
Seize the opportunity to strengthen conservation efforts and drive sustainable growth with ISO 17298. Further information can be found on the ISO website: https://www.iso.org/standard/17298