Are you interested in joining the Partnership for Biodiversity Accounting Financials?
Please follow this four step process. For additional questions please contact Wijnand Broer.
Step 1: Send us a request for the ‘Introduction to PBAF’ leaflet
On this page we will explain de general steps in joining PBAF. For a more detailed description please contact Wijnand Broer to receive the ‘Introduction to PBAF’ leaflet. Don’t hesitate to also plan a call to discuss participation.
Step 2: Decide if you want to join as a partner or a supporter
Financial institutions can join the PBAF as a ‘partner’ or as a ‘supporter’.
- Partners cooperate and share knowledge and experience in the PBAF working groups. Through the working groups, partners actively contribute to the development of the PBAF Standard, discuss assessment approaches, and are updated on the latest developments regarding data and tools. A small annual fee is requested from partners.
- Supporters support the objective of PBAF and are updated on new developments in the area of biodiversity impact and dependency assessment through the annual meeting and the PBAF newsletter. Supporters cannot join the PBAF Working Groups but can join some of the PBAF webinars. No financial contribution is requested from supporters.
Why become a PBAF Partner?
PBAF partners receive the following benefits:
- Introduction to biodiversity impact and dependency assessment in the financial sector through an online onboarding training tailored to their organisation.
- Contribution to the PBAF Standard through participation in the PBAF working groups of their choice. Working groups focus on impact and dependency assessment related topics, and are supported by experts and guest speakers.
- Participation in (on-line) webinars on biodiversity impact and dependency assessment: tools, data, regulation, case studies.
- Updates on new impact and dependency assessment related tools, publications and initiatives, including work by TNFD, SBTN, UNEP-FI, UNEP-WCMC, EU Business & Biodiversity Platform, Finance for Biodiversity Foundation and data providers.
See the PBAF partners and supporters that already joined PBAF.
Step 3: Do you wish to join as a partner?
Please contact Wijnand Broer to receive a PBAF partner agreement for countersigning.
Step 3: Do you wish to join as a supporter?
Please send your request to join as a PBAF supporter to Wijnand Broer and add the contact details of the PBAF contact person within your organization. This person will receive the PBAF updates. There is no need to sign an agreement.
Step 4: Welcome to PBAF!
We will contact you for the information to be included on the PBAF website, see 'Financial institutions taking action' on our website.
Looking forward to a fruitful cooperation!
