According to the Capitals Coalition, the stock of renewable and non-renewable natural resources that combine to yield a flow of benefits to people is best described as natural capital. Here’s a detailed explanation:
Natural Capital:
Natural capital refers to the world's stocks of natural assets including geology, soil, air, water, and all living things. It is from this natural capital that humans derive a wide range of ecosystem services that make human life possible.
The Capitals Coalition defines natural capital as the stock of renewable and non-renewable natural resources (such as plants, animals, air, water, soils, and minerals) that combine to yield a flow of benefits to people.
CFA ESG Investing References:
The CFA Institute’s ESG curriculum discusses natural capital extensively, emphasizing its importance in sustainable investing and the need for integrating natural capital considerations into financial decision-making.
