The article discusses how different methods are used to understand and measure the impact of human activities on biodiversity. These methods, like environmental audits and certification schemes, often do not fully consider all aspects of biodiversity as defined by the Convention on Biological Diversity. They tend to focus on species and ecosystems, overlook genetic diversity, and neglect the fair sharing of biodiversity revenues. Stakeholder involvement and the positive effects of human activities on biodiversity are also often overlooked.