Guide on best practices sharing biodiversity data for private companies

Companies are collecting growing volumes of biodiversity data through environmental impact assessments, monitoring programmes, certification schemes, and sustainability reporting. Yet most of this data remains siloed, underused, or inaccessible. This represents a missed opportunity. When shared responsibly, biodiversity data can strengthen scientific knowledge, support public monitoring, and increase the credibility and effectiveness of corporate biodiversity action.

This guide provides a practical roadmap for moving from isolated data collection to meaningful data sharing, while addressing common legal, technical, and organisational concerns