Investors Push For Nature Disclosure

Investors are urging companies to proactively address nature-related financial risks, even as government regulations remain unclear. In the United States, sustainability reporting to the Securities and Exchange Commission is delayed.

Meanwhile, the European Union has exempted roughly 80% of companies from new sustainability directives. However, Australia, Brazil, Canada, and Mexico are moving forward with mandatory disclosure standards that will include nature-related items.

U.S. farmers spent over $400 million on pollination services in 2024, following declines in bee populations. Mining companies have seen double-digit productivity drops due to water scarcity.

Investors want to assess a company’s risks from nature loss and its plans to manage them. Unilever aims to advance regenerative agriculture on one million hectares of farmland by 2030, already covering 254,000 hectares across 17 countries as of 2025.

A benchmark developed by investors engaging 100 major companies emphasizes strategy publication, rights-based approaches, and dedicated financial resources. Dow Inc. reported allocating about $580 million to environmental projects in a recent year. The investor initiative will release its next assessment later this year, offering further insight into corporate planning.