Question 1

What does the Biodiversity category cover?

Accepted Answer

The Biodiversity category covers biodiversity, conservation, and ocean health as investment considerations. Articles explain how nature-related risks and dependencies affect companies, how the Stance KB strategies evaluate them, and news from the Stance KB platform.

Question 2

Why does biodiversity matter to investors?

Accepted Answer

More than half of global GDP, approximately $58 trillion, is moderately or highly dependent on nature, according to PwC (2023). Stance believes companies that effectively manage their relationship with the natural world are better positioned to create long-term value.

Question 3

Which Stance Capital strategies focus on biodiversity?

Accepted Answer

Three strategies on the Stance KB platform focus on biodiversity: Stance KB Global Biodiversity, Stance KB US Conservation, and Stance KB Ocean Impact. They use fundamental analysis and are managed on a discretionary basis by their portfolio managers.

Question 4

How do the Stance KB strategies evaluate companies?

Accepted Answer

Stance analysts first exclude industries determined to have categorically harmful societal impacts. Companies in industries with material biodiversity impacts are then benchmarked on proprietary key performance indicators for biodiversity-related policies, practices, and performance, screened for controversies, and reviewed on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation.