ISO 17298 : Integrating biodiversity at the core of your strategy
An international standard to structure your commitment
The ISO 17298 standard, “Considering biodiversity in the strategy and operations of organizations” provides a robust and universal framework for integrating biodiversity into corporate strategy and operations. Published in 2025, it formalizes the requirements and guidelines enabling every organization — regardless of size or sector — to assess its interactions with nature and act in a structured, measurable, and verifiable way.
It aligns internal practices with international expectations, particularly Target 15 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, which calls on large companies and financial institutions to assess and disclose their impacts and dependencies on biodiversity.
Although still recent, the standard will soon become certifiable, providing a strong signal of robustness and credibility to stakeholders, investors, and public authorities.
A comprehensive and coherent approach
ISO 17298 covers the entire biodiversity management cycle within an organization:
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Context analysis: understanding biodiversity-related dependencies, impacts, risks, and opportunities across the value chain.
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Governance and commitment: defining responsibilities, biodiversity policy, and associated resources.
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Objectives and action plan: setting measurable targets aligned with the CSRD, the EU Taxonomy, and frameworks such as TNFD and SBTN.
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Implementation and monitoring: managing actions, tracking performance indicators, and adjusting priorities.
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Communication and continuous improvement: reporting transparently, enhancing performance, and fostering innovation.
Why engage now?
Adopting ISO 17298 means:
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Structuring and strengthening your biodiversity strategy based on a globally recognized framework;
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Ensuring consistency with regulatory requirements and ESG commitments;
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Preparing for external recognition and certification of your actions;
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Increasing your attractiveness to clients, investors, and employees.
Blooming by your side
Blooming supports companies in adopting and implementing ISO 17298, drawing on its complementary expertise:
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Initial assessment of biodiversity impacts and dependencies;
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Co-development of a biodiversity policy and strategic commitments;
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Definition of objectives aligned with your ambitions, resources, and challenges;
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Design and management of the biodiversity action plan, in close coordination with business functions;
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Preparation for ISO 17298 certification to ensure the credibility and external recognition of your commitments.