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Biodiversity
Biodiversity

Biodiversity

The ESGenius Letter on topics related to sustainability and sustainable investing. Biodiversity stands for the diversity of life and the uniqueness of our nature. But how can we protect such important ecosystems and habitats as forests, meadows and waters and what contribution can companies make here? This is the subject of the latest issue of our ESGenius Letter.

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A Tale of Two Companies: Bayer’s Biodiversity Conundrum with Monsanto
A Tale of Two Companies: Bayer’s Biodiversity Conundrum with Monsanto
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A Tale of Two Companies: Bayer’s Biodiversity Conundrum with Monsanto

In 2018, Bayer acquired the US agrochemical and agricultural chemicals company Monsanto. However, the deal, valued at around USD 64 billion, raised a number of questions. As a result of the merger, Bayer has since found itself responsible for a number of controversial practices of the US company. This is associated not only with sustainability risks but also with a potential risk of billions through various class actions.

Biodiversity & nature: how can we integrate them?
Biodiversity & nature: how can we integrate them?
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Biodiversity & nature: how can we integrate them?

At Erste AM, we have been dealing with sustainable investment for many years and have also included biodiversity agendas in our considerations. With our new biodiversity guideline, these issues are to be integrated even more formally into our processes. In addition, we are defining concrete biodiversity goals in the investment process that we want to achieve by 2030.

Biodiversity: interview with ecologist Franz Essl
Biodiversity: interview with ecologist Franz Essl
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Biodiversity: interview with ecologist Franz Essl

Franz Essl is an ecologist and a recognised expert on biodiversity and the protection of species diversity. In addition, he was named Scientist of the Year 2022 by the Club of Education and Science Journalists last year. In this interview, he explains what the term biodiversity encompasses and why politics and business must finally act to stop the loss of biodiversity.

Biodiversity is the next big thing for investments after climate change
Biodiversity is the next big thing for investments after climate change
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Biodiversity is the next big thing for investments after climate change

The regulatory environment for biodiversity-related risks is constantly changing. Investments in companies that are well prepared will benefit from this trend. Such companies prove to be robust in dealing with new regulations. Biodiversity risks need to be carefully analysed to protect not only investors’ assets but also Mother Earth.