NN Group joins global call to action on biodiversity

NN Group has joined a global call to action on biodiversity, alongside 26 other asset owners, during the United Nation's Biodiversity Conference (COP16) in Colombia. Led by five pension investors, including AP7, CDPQ, the Church of England Pensions Board, HESTA and USS, the statement urges world leaders to take ambitious actions on biodiversity to protect investment returns and investor confidence. 

Nathalie van Toren, Head of Responsible Investment, says: “The statement underscores the critical importance of addressing biodiversity loss from the perspective of long-term investors. It calls for urgent government action to implement robust policies and regulations that halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030. Effective government action is essential to mitigate risks and attract capital that values and prioritises nature.” 

At COP16, 196 government representatives discussed the implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework, which is crucial for sustaining life on earth, combating climate change, and supporting global economies and food systems. “NN Group recognises the importance of addressing biodiversity loss, which is a priority topic for our investment and active ownership activities. Signing the statement aligns with our advocacy efforts in this area.” 

In addition to NN Group, the signatories include investors from Australia, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, the United States and the United Kingdom.