Biodiversity plays an important role in building sustainable food systems, as it forms the basis of the ecosystems that provide essential services for agricultural production. For us, its protection is not only a responsibility but also a strategic priority, indispensable for ensuring the long‑term continuity of our business. This ambition is aligned with the objectives established at the United Nations COP15, which reinforce the need for robust, science‑based corporate action to halt biodiversity loss and promote ecosystem regeneration.
We have been deepening the identification and assessment of nature‑related risks and opportunities, both in our own operations and throughout the value chain. Based on the Ecosystem Services Review (ESR)1 methodology developed by the World Resources Institute (WRI), we began this process in 2010 with a systematic identification of risks associated with different ecosystem services. We seek to align our practices with the objectives of the Kunming‑Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, particularly concerning the support of local biodiversity conservation projects in the countries where we operate with greater scale and longevity.
This commitment is part of a nature‑positive ambition that has been built over more than a decade and which is reflected in our deforestation‑free strategies, the promotion of sustainable fishing, the availability of products with certifications that support the protection and regeneration of biodiversity (e.g., RSPO, RTRS, GlobalG.A.P. and FSC®) and the advancement of practices that raise animal‑welfare standards. In addition, in 2025 we took the first steps towards adopting the recommendations of the Taskforce on Nature‑related Financial Disclosures (TNFD)2 and towards developing the Jerónimo Martins Group Biodiversity Transition Plan.
Recognising the strong interconnection between nature and climate – and the need for integrated approaches to address shared risk factors – we have also developed synergies between these two domains, in alignment with the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate‑related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)3.
1 This methodology was later updated in 2014.
2 The Taskforce on Nature‑related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) is a global initiative aimed at promoting the integration into corporate strategy of nature‑related risks and opportunities.
3 See “Climate change”.