Biodiversity case stories

Biodiversity is not just a term displaying environmental concern; it is increasingly becoming a critical legal and business challenge. The legal framework surrounding biodiversity is robust and continually evolving, with international treaties setting the stage for national legislation. Countries are implementing stringent laws to protect ecosystems, species and genetic diversity, which businesses must grasp to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.

However, understanding and addressing biodiversity is not only about compliance and risk management for our clients – it is also about seizing opportunities. Biodiversity loss encumbers business operations beyond regulatory scrutiny and reputational risk; it can also negatively impact supply chains.  Proactive biodiversity management can enhance corporate sustainability and build resilience against environmental risk. By integrating biodiversity into strategic planning, companies can contribute to global conservation efforts at the same time as achieving business objectives.

In this publication, you will find a series of narratives that provide a perspective on remarkable projects and cases. We hope this journey sparks new ideas, offers practical insights and leaves you inspired by the far-sighted ways legal and business teams are working together to protect biodiversity. Through these stories, we aim to highlight the importance of biodiversity in the legal and business realms and demonstrate how CMS is steering clients through this complex and vital issue.