From Risk to Opportunity: Science-based Targets for the Ocean

Ocean health forms the foundation of a stable climate and economy. For companies across the ocean economy, credible ocean targets are increasingly a source of business value rather than just an environmental commitment. Setting science-based targets helps companies surface nature-related risks early, turn emerging disclosure frameworks like TNFD and CSRD into strategic assets, and strengthen their social license to operate. It also opens access to green and sustainability-linked financing as capital markets increasingly price in nature risk. Building on the groundbreaking science-based guidance for the seafood sector launched last year, this event will showcase a new effort to develop holistic, science-based targets covering all ocean sectors, including offshore wind, tourism, shipping, and ports. The discussion will explore why credible, science-aligned action is essential for safeguarding ocean health and highlight companies already working to address their impacts and dependencies on nature. Attendees will gain insight into how businesses can align with global standards increasingly demanded by governments, financial institutions, and civil society, and how early movers will have the chance to shape the next generation of ocean guidance and position themselves as leaders in the transition to a nature-positive ocean economy. Our expert panelists include: Dr. Tom Pickerell, Global Director of the Ocean Program, World Resources Institute Erika Harms, Global Director of Sustainability, Iberostar Jasmine Bascombe, Policy & Government Engagement Project Manager, Global Maritime Forum Ariana Spawn, Regulatory Affairs Lead, Orsted Friendly reminder: Please do not register for this event unless you are planning to be in person. If you cannot attend in person, you may watch the event through our live stream here.