A new report released today by Storebrand Asset Management, in partnership with nature and biodiversity data leader GIST Impact, finds that the 100 largest Nordic companies are leading the way on environmental performance. Together, these companies have a 42% lower impact on nature compared to a global benchmark of major corporations (Nature Action 100).
However, the report, Integrating Nature Data Into Investment Decisions, also carries a warning: even these leaders are still increasing their pressure on nature. Since 2017, their negative impacts on nature have grown by around 1% each year, with most of that impact concentrated in a few high-impact industries. This growing pressure on nature exposes investors and Nordic companies to mounting risks and could undermine global nature goals if left unaddressed.
When nature is lost, ecosystems are degraded, supply chains are disrupted, productivity falls, and asset values erode. Nature underpins reliable access to water, energy and raw materials, which are essential for everything from food production to manufacturing. As competition for resources grows, countries and companies that safeguard natural assets will be better prepared for future shocks and disruptions.