Biodiversity Assessment
Launch your biodiversity projects
Do you have biodiversity projects in mind? An assessment is essential to secure funding for your initiatives and ground your action plan in science. Since 100% of the process is eligible for grants, make sure to take full advantage.
Biodiversity and its context
Quebec's Biodiversity Strategy
On October 7, 2024, the federal government introduced its 2030 Nature Strategy to meet the targets of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
It outlines the actions required to achieve the goal of protecting 30% of lands and waters by 2030.
The strategy is built on three core pillars:
– Protecting and restoring biodiversity;
– Encouraging sustainable practices;
– Fostering inclusive participation.
Key Dates
Rio Earth Summit
Aichi Targets
Creation of IPBES
Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
Quebec Nature Plan 2030
The role of private organizations
“Every business depends on biodiversity and impacts it. They have the opportunity to drive positive change.”
The current situation
Looking to take action for biodiversity? Here is our roadmap.
The Fonds Écoleader subsidizes biodiversity initiatives up to $75,000 per project. Here is our process to ensure success:
Initial meeting to explain how it works and discuss your projects.
We assess eligibility on our end and budget the plan so everything is clear for you.
We submit the application for the biodiversity assessment (required to secure grants) and the action plan.
Once approved by the Fund, we begin the assessment.
The action plan will include your eligible priority projects.
We offer to coordinate and support implementation.
We submit a new application to fund further projects.
Get your biodiversity assessment funded
We support Canadian businesses and organizations in measuring their CO2 emissions. All our clients receive personalized guidance to secure optimal funding, actionable recommendations, and reliable data to share with their stakeholders.
Corporate Interdependence on Biodiversity
Nature's contributions
Material:
- •Human and animal food
- •Water
- •Plant materials (wood, cotton, oils, biofuels,...)
- •Animal materials (leather, wool,...)
- •Medicinal and biochemical resources
Regulating:
- •Pollination
- •Air quality regulation
- •Water filtration
- •Habitat creation
Non-material:
- •Mental health
- •Identity support
- •Learning and inspiration
Opportunities
- Resilience
- New products
- New services
- Efficiency gains
- Restoration
- ...
Risks
- •Physical
- •Transition
- •Systemic
Drivers of biodiversity loss
Corporate Ambition
What is your company’s level of ambition regarding biodiversity?
- Complies with regulations and laws
- Meets immediate and priority stakeholder requirements
- Reduces risks
- Rationalizes expenditures
- Meets stakeholder needs
- Adopts a proactive stance
- Reduces risks, identifies and seizes opportunities
- Integrates biodiversity into product and service choices
- Creates added value for the community
- Integrates biodiversity across all operations
- Communicates, unites, mobilizes
Assessment Metrics Summary
| METRIC | DESCRIPTION | CLIMATE CHANGE | NATURAL RESOURCE USE | POLLUTION | INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES | LAND-USE CHANGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARBON FOOTPRINT | Measurement of the company's impact on climate change and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions | |||||
| WATER FOOTPRINT | Use of water resources, including wastewater discharges and water withdrawals. | |||||
| MATERIAL FOOTPRINT | Quantity of materials required for the company's activities. Includes the volume of waste generated by activity type and the company's plastic consumption. | |||||
| SPATIAL FOOTPRINT | Surface area controlled by the company and breakdown of activities across these areas (conserved, restored, sustainably managed, exploited,...) | |||||
| LIGHT AND NOISE POLLUTION | Impact, duration, and frequency of light and noise pollution sources controlled by the company. | |||||
| POLLUTANT EMISSION QUANTITIES | Non-GHG pollutant emissions such as particulate matter (PM2.5 or PM10); Nitrogen oxides (NO2, NO, and NO3); Volatile organic compounds (VOC or NMVOC); Sulfur oxides (SO2, SO, SO3, SOX); Ammonia (NH3) |
Have questions about your biodiversity assessment?
We respond promptly to your requests for information on our carbon footprints, climate plans, and biodiversity action plans, as well as any inquiries regarding your environmental projects.
