What is BS ISO 17298:2025 - Biodiversity in the strategy and operations of organizations about?
BS ISO 17298:2025 is a brand new international standard that provides requirements and guidelines for considering biodiversity in the strategy and operations of organizations.
It equips organizations of all types and sizes with a practical framework to understand, assess, and act on their biodiversity impacts and dependencies, helping them embed biodiversity into their core strategies, operations, and decision-making.
BS ISO 17298 aims to accelerate global action on biodiversity loss, strengthen ESG credibility, and support compliance with emerging disclosure and due diligence regulations.
Who is BS ISO 17298:2025 - Biodiversity in the strategy and operations of organizations for?
BS ISO 17298:2025 is designed for all sectors and organizations, regardless of type or size. This includes businesses, public institutions, SMEs, local authorities, and organizations operating in any industry.
It is scalable and adaptable, making it relevant for those just starting their biodiversity journey as well as those looking to strengthen existing strategies. The standard is also valuable for governments seeking to align national policies and reporting with global biodiversity goals.
What does BS ISO 17298:2025 - Biodiversity in the strategy and operations of organizations cover?
BS ISO 17298:2025 covers:
- Clear steps to assess and act on biodiversity-related dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities.
- A framework for developing a context-specific biodiversity action plan aligned with organizational values, local realities, and global expectations.
- Guidance for setting and monitoring meaningful indicators to track real change.
- Interoperability with other frameworks such as ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), ISO 26000 (Social Responsibility), TCFD/TNFD, and the UN SDG Impact Standards.
- Practical tools for embedding biodiversity into strategy, operations and risk management, and for building institutional capacity, especially in developing countries.
Why should you use BS ISO 17298:2025 - Biodiversity in the strategy and operations of organizations?
You should use BS ISO 17298:2025 because it:
- Helps you accelerate action on biodiversity loss and meet global biodiversity goals.
Strengthens your ESG credibility and prepares you for upcoming disclosure and due diligence requirements. - Reduces costs and risks linked to nature degradation, resource scarcity, or reputational damage.
- Increases your competitiveness in procurement, supply chains and access to biodiversity-aligned finance.
- Unlocks opportunities for innovation, circular economy and long-term value creation.
- Provides a practical, evidence-based roadmap to move from ambition to action, turning biodiversity strategy into measurable results and resilience for your organization.
Are you looking for a process for designing and implementing biodiversity net gain in development projects?
Enter BS ISO 17620:2025, a new international standard for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) in built environment development projects. It provides a structured process for designing and implementing BNG, ensuring that biodiversity is left in a measurably better state than before a project begins.