Biodiversity underpins life on Earth, supporting ecosystem goods and services such as pollination, water purification, flood control and carbon sequestration that are collectively valued at US$125-140 trillion annually. Yet biodiversity loss is accelerating at an alarming rate, with 69 per cent of global wildlife populations declining since 1970, and one in four species at risk of extinction.
The key drivers of biodiversity loss – land and sea use change, pollution, overexploitation, climate change and invasive species – threaten not only ecosystems but also economies and societies worldwide. Governance is evolving rapidly in response, with initiatives such as the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), the European Green Deal, Biodiversity Strategy, and the Taskforce for Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) shaping a new era of accountability.
EarthCheck’s Biodiversity and Nature Services are designed to help organisations navigate these challenges and contribute to the global goal of becoming “nature positive” by 2030: halting and reversing nature loss on a 2020 baseline, with full recovery by 2050.
Whether you’re addressing biodiversity risks for the first time or embedding biodiversity into your sustainability strategy, our services offer the expertise and tools you need to make a measurable impact.
Gain a high-level understanding of biodiversity impacts, risks and opportunities to benchmark your organisation’s readiness.
Use spatial data analysis to assess biodiversity loss drivers and identify opportunities to manage risks effectively.
Develop a bespoke roadmap to integrate biodiversity goals, targets and actions into your corporate strategy.
Build organisational capacity, upskill teams and foster partnerships to scale positive impact.
Align with global frameworks to disclose biodiversity risks, impacts and actions with transparency and accountability.
There are more than 476 million Indigenous Peoples, found in all regions of the world, from the Arctic to the tropical forests. They make up more than 6 per cent of our global population.
In the spirit of reconciliation, EarthCheck acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout the world and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Indigenous Peoples today.
EarthCheck acknowledges that Indigenous Peoples are guardians of the forests and biodiversity hotspots we all depend on. Research shows that lands managed by Indigenous Peoples, with secure rights, experience lower deforestation rates, store more carbon, hold more biodiversity, and benefit more people than other lands — including protected areas.
We recognise and support the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), the most comprehensive international instrument on the rights of Indigenous Peoples. The Declaration is a positive document that maps out a path for Indigenous Peoples to be free from discrimination and secure in their identities and life choices.
EarthCheck science and products were developed by the Australian Government Sustainable Tourism Co-operative Research Centre (STCRC) over ten years. Our science is reviewed annually to ensure that it meets international standards relative to greenhouse gas protocols, responsible tourism, and certification.
EarthCheck products and services are built on the Agenda 21 principles for Sustainable Development endorsed by 182 Heads of State at the United Nations Rio De Janeiro Earth Summit in 1992 and aligned to the SDGs.
EarthCheck Certified provides a framework for organisations to achieve the desired outcomes for sustainable development as set out in the final report of the World Summit for Sustainable Development held in Johannesburg in 2002.
EarthCheck Certified complies with the Mohonk Agreement (2000), which outlines the guidelines and principles for an international sustainable tourism certification program. It is also a Recognised program of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).
EarthCheck Certified is a verification standard accepted by CDP. It is also an approved program of the Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People’s Republic of China (CNCA), London & Partners, the Mexican Secretary of Tourism (SECTUR) and the City of Sydney.
EarthCheck Certified is an approved program for meeting the EU Energy Directive for the Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle – BAFA) in Germany and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy) in the Netherlands.
EarthCheck partners with international research organisations to maintain the currency of EarthCheck science and our benchmarking systems.
The EarthCheck brand signifies scientific excellence, better environmental, economic, and social performance, improved community interactions, and savings through more efficient use of resources. It provides recognition and promotional support to a global consumer market.
