XLRI - Xavier School of Management

Walking the Talk on Biodiversity in Business Strategy

XLRI - Xavier School of Management

Sustainability, ESG & Ethics

About Programme

Equip your organization to assess, measure, and integrate biodiversity into strategy, ESG, and long-term business value creation.

This four-day immersive programme enables business leaders to translate biodiversity commitments into actionable strategy using globally recognized frameworks and tools. As biodiversity loss emerges as a material business risk, organizations must move beyond policy statements to measurable impact. Through hands-on training in tools such as TNFD, GBS, IBAT, and ENCORE, along with field immersion and real-world case applications, participants learn to assess risks, measure impact, and design nature-positive strategies. The programme equips leaders to integrate biodiversity into ESG frameworks, align with regulatory requirements such as BRSR, and drive sustainable, long-term business value.

Programme Content

Build capability to integrate biodiversity into strategy, operations, and reporting.

Biodiversity Risk, Business Impact & Regulatory Context

Understanding biodiversity as a material business risk, global frameworks (GBF), and regulatory requirements such as BRSR and disclosure mandates.

Frameworks & Strategic Integration (5-Step Process)

Applying the Initiate–Integrate–Measure–Monitor–Report framework to embed biodiversity into corporate strategy and decision-making.

Tools, Measurement & Risk Assessment

Hands-on application of TNFD (LEAP), GBS, IBAT, ENCORE, Biodiversity Risk Filter, and footprinting tools for impact assessment.

Nature-Positive Strategy & Implementation

Target setting (SBTN), Nature-based Solutions (NbS), No Net Loss, governance frameworks, and integrating biodiversity into ESG and reporting.

Pedagogy

A highly experiential, immersive learning approach.
Hands-on Tool Application

Practical exercises using real data across tools such as TNFD, IBAT, ENCORE, and GBS.

Field Immersion & Experiential Learning

Guided visits to biodiversity restoration sites to connect frameworks with real-world implementation.

Case Studies & Industry Dialogues

Real-world case discussions, sector examples, and fireside chats with industry practitioners and policymakers.

Workshops, Peer Learning & Expert Sessions

Interactive workshops, cross-sector peer discussions, and sessions led by XLRI faculty, IUCN experts, and practitioners.

Programme Audience

Senior Business & Strategy Leaders

CXOs, strategy heads, and leaders responsible for organizational direction and long-term value creation.

Sustainability, ESG & Risk Professionals

ESG heads, sustainability managers, risk officers, and compliance leaders.

Finance, Investment & Reporting Professionals

Portfolio managers, ESG analysts, investor relations, and reporting specialists.

Policy, Infrastructure & Advisory Professionals

Government officials, regulatory leaders, consultants, and professionals in infrastructure and environmental domains.

Programme Benefits

A highly experiential, immersive learning approach.
Hands-on Tool Application

Practical exercises using real data across tools such as TNFD, IBAT, ENCORE, and GBS.

Field Immersion & Experiential Learning

Guided visits to biodiversity restoration sites to connect frameworks with real-world implementation.

Case Studies & Industry Dialogues

Real-world case discussions, sector examples, and fireside chats with industry practitioners and policymakers.

Workshops, Peer Learning & Expert Sessions

Interactive workshops, cross-sector peer discussions, and sessions led by XLRI faculty, IUCN experts, and practitioners.

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