E4 Biodiversity and ecosystems

ESRS E4, Biodiversity and ecosystems, focuses on assessing and reporting an organisation's impact on biodiversity and ecosystems. Its core objective is to promote responsible environmental stewardship by organisations.

The primary goal of ESRS E4, Biodiversity and ecosystems, is to help organisations understand and quantify their impact on natural systems and biodiversity. It provides guidelines and criteria for measuring, monitoring, and minimising negative impacts, as well as enhancing positive contributions to biodiversity and ecosystem health.

This standard encourages organisations to consider the conservation and restoration of ecosystems, as well as the protection of biodiversity in their operations and decision-making processes. By doing so, it aims to support the preservation of natural resources, foster sustainable land use, and prevent further degradation of ecosystems.

ESRS E4, Biodiversity and ecosystems, seeks to promote transparency in reporting and contributes to the overall well-being of ecosystems and biodiversity in the regions where they operate.