With economic stability under threat, businesses must pivot toward nature-positive models. While understanding nature-related impacts seems daunting, new initiatives can support companies as they develop nature-positive strategies. Business leadership and innovation can lead us out of the nature crisis, but the time for action is now.
Read MoreEvery business relies on nature for resources and ecosystem services including water, food, fibre, and minerals. The fashion and apparel sector is no exception.
Read MoreAlmost a year since 196 governments adopted the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework at CBD COP15, the Business for Nature coalition has today launched a new global campaign ‘It's Now for Nature’. The campaign rallies all businesses to act on nature and contribute towards the global goal to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030.
Read MoreWhere’s nature in your business strategy? Join our global business webinar for the ‘It’s Now for Nature’ campaign and find out why and how your business can develop and publish a credible nature strategy. Developed by Business for Nature and 85 partner organizations, the campaign will rally and unite businesses to ensure by 2030, businesses are credibly contributing towards a nature-positive world.
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“Apart from conserving 30 percent of the world by 2030, the global biodiversity pact governments signed last year also requires large firms to disclose biodiversity risks and impacts across their value chains,” says Pallavi Kalita, Advocacy and Asia Lead at Business for Nature.
Read MoreA sectoral approach is needed to address the impacts and dependencies that different parts of the economy have on nature and biodiversity.
Read MoreThe European Parliament has voted to support an amended version of the EU Nature Restoration Law. Now, alongside hundreds of businesses and investors, Business for Nature and CLG Europe urge EU leaders to adopt a more ambitious and forward-looking law in the coming months.
Read MoreDespite criticism and concerns, the EU's Nature Restoration Law represents a vital step forward in combating ecological decline and climate change, one that demands we prioritize our environment over partisan politics or short-term economic growth. This week's vote in the European Parliament is not just about a single piece of legislation; it's about our collective future and the health of our planet.
Read MoreAhead of a critical vote on the EU Restoration Law, today 50 companies and financial institutions, including the CEOs of CNP Assurances, Croda International, IKEA, Impax Asset Management, Mirova, Novozymes, Public Power Corporation S.A., Triodos Bank and Unilever publish a letter urging European leaders to adopt ambitious environmental policies and regulations to tackle the negative impacts of the dual climate and nature emergencies.
Read MoreIn a high-stakes political vote, the EU Environment Committee agree to support the European Commission’s proposed EU Nature Restoration Law bringing the law one step closer to adoption. Read Business for Nature and CLG Europe’s reaction to the vote.
Read More38 businesses and organizations call on the EU to maintain the timeline, integrity and ambition of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
Read MoreRead Business for Nature’s longer analysis of Target 15 of the Global Biodiversity Framework. Its purpose is to inform and update stakeholders on our assessment of the level of ambition within Target 15, what businesses can expect to happen next, and the actions business and finance can take.
Read MoreOn December 9, 2022, Business for Nature co-hosted the “Accelerating Business Actions to Achieve Biodiversity Conservation” side event in the China Pavillion during the UN Biodiversity Conference COP15. The Business Handbook on Biodiversity Conservation was launched by BfN and partners to provide practical guidance for companies to act for nature in China.
Read MoreIt is the final sprint towards COP15! Join us to hear how companies can engage in the COP15 Business Advocacy Campaign and contribute to the adoption of an ambitious Global Biodiversity Framework.
Read MoreMore than 330 business and finance institutions from 52 countries with combined revenues of more than $1.5 trillion urge world leaders to adopt, in Target 15 of the Global Biodiversity Framework mandatory requirements for all large businesses and financial institutions to assess and disclose their impacts and dependencies on biodiversity by 2030.
Read MoreIt is the final sprint towards COP15! Join us to hear how companies can engage in the COP15 Business Advocacy Campaign and contribute to the adoption of an ambitious Global Biodiversity Framework.
Read MoreAs the UN Biodiversity COP15 officially opens, more than 1,000 businesses with revenues of $4.7 trillion USD, operating in 65 countries and employing more than 11.2 million people are urging governments to adopt policies now to reverse nature loss this decade. This is coupled with an open letter to Heads of State signed by the CEOs of leading companies who are calling for governments to deliver a meaningful and actionable Global Biodiversity Framework.
Read MoreThe Japan Business Federation (KEIDANREN) and (Keidanren Committee on Nature Conservation (KCNC) issue a compilation of ambitious policies and specific activities on biodiversity supported by more than 100 companies.
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