ISO 17298: The First Global Standard to Embed Biodiversity into Business Strategy
In a major advancement for sustainability governance, ISO 17298: Biodiversity for Organisations was launched in October 2025. As the first international standard specifically designed to help organisations manage their biodiversity impacts, risks, and dependencies, ISO 17298 is set to transform how businesses engage with nature and embed biodiversity into their core strategy.
What Is ISO 17298?
Developed by ISO Technical Committee 331, in partnership with the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and biodiversity experts from over 60 countries, ISO 17298 delivers a practical, scalable framework for integrating biodiversity into:
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Governance and leadership decisions
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Enterprise risk management systems
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Operational and supply chain practices
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ESG and sustainability disclosures
Importantly, it doesn’t just support reporting it enables measurable action that aligns with global biodiversity and sustainability expectations.
Key Alignments and Benefits
ISO 17298 is designed to align with and support:
- ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems)
- ISO 26000 (Social Responsibility)
- UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
- TNFD nature-related risk and disclosure recommendations
This positions the standard as a critical tool for companies aiming to meet nature-positive market expectations and improve their biodiversity-related transparency and performance.
Why It Matters for UK Businesses
For UK organisations navigating an evolving ESG landscape, ISO 17298 fills a critical gap in biodiversity governance by:
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Offering a structured approach to identify and mitigate biodiversity risks
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Embedding nature-based metrics into ESG reporting and strategy
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Enabling stronger supply chain biodiversity due diligence
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Supporting regulatory readiness amid rising nature-related disclosure requirements
As investors, regulators, and consumers raise expectations, ISO 17298 helps futureproof sustainability strategies and unlock access to green finance and procurement opportunities.
SBS Perspective: Integrating Biodiversity into Holistic Sustainability
At SBS, we view ISO 17298 as a vital evolution in sustainability best practice. It complements our core offerings in:
By following ISO 17298, organisations can go beyond carbon and embrace a holistic view of environmental stewardship, ensuring that biodiversity becomes a core business consideration not an afterthought.
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