Biodiversity assessment framework: making biodiversity part of corporate social responsibility

This article introduces the Biodiversity Assessment Framework (BAF), an analytical tool designed to help the private sector integrate biodiversity considerations into corporate social responsibility (CSR). Based on the principles of the Convention on Biological Diversity, the BAF provides a comprehensive method for identifying potential biodiversity impacts of human activities. It serves as a reference for companies to evaluate their existing tools and procedures from a biodiversity perspective. The framework is generic, requiring further translation into practical instruments tailored to specific tasks or situations, and is intended for broad application beyond just impact assessment.