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IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

This dataset contains the properties of species listed in the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species. Access is licensed by the Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool (IBAT).

Frameworks

TNFD SBTN CSRD ESRS E4

Use cases

  • TNFD species-level nature risk disclosure
  • SBTN target-setting — identifying high-priority areas for nature action
  • Portfolio screening for exposure to critical species habitats
  • IUCN Red List alignment for biodiversity impact reporting

Who uses this

Biodiversity risk analysts at financial institutions and corporate sustainability teams use the IUCN Red List to identify threatened species potentially affected by operations or supply chain activities for TNFD and SBTN disclosures. Portfolio managers at asset managers use it to screen investments for exposure to critical habitats. ESG consultants use it to substantiate biodiversity materiality assessments for CSRD ESRS E4 reporting.

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