Biodiversity Protection
How brands protect ecosystems and biodiversity in their operations
What We Look For
- Biodiversity impact assessment and monitoring
- Sustainable sourcing practices for natural ingredients
- Protection of critical habitats and ecosystems
- Support for biodiversity conservation initiatives
- Avoidance of ingredients linked to deforestation
How We Score This Criterion
Brands receive higher scores when they demonstrate comprehensive, verified action in this area. We look for:
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Comprehensive biodiversity impact assessment
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Certified sustainable sourcing for natural ingredients
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Direct conservation investment and habitat protection
4
Biodiversity monitoring and restoration projects
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Zero-deforestation commitments with verification
Evidence Sources We Use
We only score based on verifiable, public evidence. For this criterion, we look at:
Biodiversity impact assessments and monitoring reports
Sustainable sourcing certifications (FSC, RSPO, etc.)
Conservation partnership documentation
Habitat protection and restoration project reports
Deforestation-free sourcing verification
See This Criterion in Action
Want to see how brands score on biodiversity protection? Explore our brand database to see real assessments and evidence.