{"id":20161,"date":"2025-11-23T15:27:47","date_gmt":"2025-11-23T14:27:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etifor.com\/en\/?p=20161"},"modified":"2026-03-16T17:08:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T16:08:57","slug":"biodiversity-and-the-private-sector-in-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etifor.com\/en\/updates\/biodiversity-and-the-private-sector-in-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"Biodiversity and the private sector in Italy – 2025 updated<\/span>"},"content":{"rendered":"
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At Etifor, we have been working for years to bridge the gap between nature conservation and corporate strategies.<\/strong> After publishing the 2024 edition<\/a> of the report <\/span>\u201cBiodiversity and the Private Sector in Italy\u201d<\/span><\/i>, we decided to update and expand the work in light of recent developments.<\/span><\/p>\n

The updated 2025 edition combines the latest research with data collected through two consecutive surveys<\/strong>, involving a total of 140 Italian companies. The aim remains the same: to understand how the private sector can become a key player in the conservation and restoration of ecosystems.<\/span><\/p>\n

The surveys collected first-hand insights on companies\u2019 awareness, actions, and strategies related to biodiversity. The results show growing interest in the topic and increasing sensitivity towards the evolving European regulatory landscape<\/strong>. At the same time, companies are calling for clearer tools to address nature-related risks, dependencies, and opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Biodiversity<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>under threat<\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

Italy\u2019s flora and fauna are among the richest in Europe, yet also among the most threatened: more than 160 species are now at high risk of extinction, and almost 20% of ecosystems are in an unfavourable conservation status.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Pressures such as habitat loss, pollution and invasive species are undermining the country\u2019s natural capital, with already visible economic impacts \u2014 including desertification, which affects around 20% of the national territory.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Business <\/span><\/strong>, a key role<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

Companies that integrate biodiversity into their strategies can make a concrete contribution to ecosystem protection, reduce operational risks, and unlock new opportunities for growth. Awareness is increasing, but the challenge for the coming years will be turning this attention into action,<\/strong> supported by tools such as the CSRD and the Nature Restoration Law.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Highlights from<\/span><\/strong>, the 2025 report<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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  • Awareness is growing:<\/b> more and more companies are assessing their biodiversity impacts and dependencies.<\/span>
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  • The regulatory landscape is evolving fast:<\/b> CSRD, the Nature Restoration Law, and EU Nature Credits are reshaping expectations for businesses.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Biodiversity is an economic issue:<\/b> many companies now recognise that investing in nature means reducing risks and boosting resilience and competitiveness.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
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