Duration: 90 minutes
Goals:
This session aims to highlight the financial materiality of biodiversity risks and provide actionable insights into integrating biodiversity considerations into financial decision-making. By bringing together Finance for Biodiversity, RepRisk, and Robeco, we will explore unique perspectives and tools that assess and mitigate biodiversity risks.

Summary:
The session will begin with a 10-minute introduction outlining the objectives and the significance of addressing biodiversity as a financial risk. Key speakers from each organization will be introduced. The main segment consists of three 15-minute presentations. Finance for Biodiversity will discuss mainstreaming companies and performance selection, emphasizing the challenges faced by their members. RepRisk will showcase their approach to assessing biodiversity risks and how their data supports risk identification and mitigation. Robeco will present their strategies for integrating biodiversity considerations into investment decisions.
Following the presentations, a 25-minute interactive discussion will allow participants to ask questions, share insights, and engage with the presenters. Topics will include practical applications of tools, challenges in assessing biodiversity risks, and integrating new research insights. The session will conclude with a 10-minute summary of key takeaways and actionable steps, followed by a Q&A session.

Expected Outcomes:
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the need to include the financial sector in the quest to address biodiversity loss. The workshop will foster interdisciplinary collaboration and provide a platform for dialogue and knowledge sharing.