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🌍 Join us for our online webinar: 'Sustainable Consumption for Biodiversity: Unleashing the Power of GBF Targets 15 and 16', an official side event of the 6th UN Environment Assembly (#UNEA6)! Shedding light on the crucial shift towards sustainable consumption to combat biodiversity loss, this event is organised by Consumers International in collaboration with the Consumer Information for Sustainable Consumption and Production Programme of the One Planet network, Forest Stewardship Council, and the UN Conference on Trade and Development BioTrade Initiative. Seeking to inspire action and drive change, our event aims to showcase the transformative potential of the Global Biodiversity Framework, with targets 15 and 16 at the forefront, urging businesses to assess, disclose, and reduce biodiversity-related risks and enabling sustainable consumption choices to curb waste and overconsumption. Together, we seek to: 🌱 Raise awareness of consumption's impact on biodiversity. 🌱 Present solutions to mitigate human activities' impact on biodiversity. 🌱 Discuss recommendations for effective implementation of GBF Targets 15 and 16. Schedule: 📅 Date: February 9, 2024 🕡 Time: 18:30 – 19:45 hrs EAT Speakers: 🎤 Martina Fleckenstein, WWF Global Policy Director 🎤 Peter Andrews, Consumers International 🎤 Bettina Hedden-Dunkhorst, German Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (Bundesamt für Naturschutz) 🎤 Harrison Ochieng Kojwang, Forest Stewardship Council International 🎤 Dr. Taye Teferi, TRAFFIC 🎤 Jan Christian Polania Giese, adelphi We hope to see you on the 27th February, find out more and register here: https://lnkd.in/dA4-TWxe #SustainableConsumption #Biodiversity #UNEA6 #GBFTargets #ConsumerRights #Sustainability

Forests are more than just a collection of trees; they are living, breathing ecosystems and have a vital role in preserving global biodiversity.   Read in the article how sustainable investing in forests can help protect biodiversity and yield stable returns: https://lnkd.in/dwranxuU   #forestinvestments #biodiversity #sustainability

Tetra Pak commits to taking action for nature News from Lausanne, Switzerland: Ahead of the United Nations’ International Day of Biodiversity on 22nd May, Tetra Pak has launched its ‘Approach to Nature’—a comprehensive framework dedicated to halting and reversing nature loss and enhancing water security. This initiative aligns with global targets, including those outlined in the Biodiversity Plan, which aims to halt biodiversity loss and set nature on a recovery path for the benefit of all life on Earth. Gilles Tisserand, Vice President Climate & Biodiversity at Tetra Pak, stated: “With over half of the world’s GDP heavily reliant on nature, the stakes could not be higher. Our ‘Approach to Nature’ not only reflects our commitment to environmental stewardship but also builds on our longstanding action in this domain, cemented by our inclusion in the 2023 CDP Forests A List for the eighth consecutive year and the achievement of an A- in Water Security for our first year of reporting. As other companies join us on this journey, together we can help protect and restore nature for the generations to come.” Eva Zabey, CEO of Business for Nature, remarked: “Tetra Pak's 'Approach to Nature' marks an important milestone, emphasizing how the corporate world must step up to support the ambitious targets of the Biodiversity Plan. We encourage all companies to set a nature strategy—a clear plan for how they will contribute towards a nature-positive future by 2030. However, businesses can't achieve this alone; governments must create the right incentives to speed up corporate action to address #nature loss." Tetra Pak has set 25 ambitious targets, including ensuring that by 2025, 100% of its raw materials with the most significant land footprint will originate from certified or controlled sources, and by 2030, achieving a 50% reduction of water use in best practice processing lines compared to 2019. For more information on the Biodiversity Plan, visit https://www.cbd.int/gbf #sustainability #leadership #packaging

Time to give more attention to biodiversity. “There are plenty of threats and opportunities, so companies must prioritize. I naturally understand that," says Alexander Spek “I just continue to emphasize that nature is fundamental to healthy life on earth and forms the basis of the entire pyramid.” It’s not only about your impact on biodiversity, but also where your supply chain is at risk. How to engage? Read more: https://lnkd.in/eAu-aKfp #biodiversity #CSRD #ESGreporting

A growing number of firms are being linked to land use and biodiversity controversies, and the food product industry is the biggest offender, according to a recent Morningstar Sustainalytics report: https://bit.ly/3OBhGRA Industrial activities have led to biodiversity loss on a global scale. Primary drivers include: 🌽 land and sea use change for large scale food production 🎣 overexploitation linked to overfishing 🌾 overhunting and overharvesting Investors interested in developing strategies to mitigate land use and biodiversity risks should consider a wide range of factors, including a company’s financial performance, exposure to other risks related to product involvement, and opportunities associated with sustainable solutions. ⬆️Read the full report authored by Martin Vezér, PhD and Qi Sang in the link above to learn more about how to mitigate biodiversity risks in your portfolio. #biodiversity #sustainability #foodindustry #esg

Online Wereld Natuur Fonds (WWF-NL) European Business & Biodiversity Forum 2024. The Science-based Initiative includes targets on terrestrial ecosystems: (1) no conversion of ecosystems- especially in high conservation value areas (2) land footprint reduction -for example promote regenerative agriculture, strive for a better balance between animal-plant protein in human diets, as well as reduce food waste. (3) engagement with landscapes. - multistakeholder cooperation to strive for multiple, connected goals. All of this -but certainly the latter one -is key, crucial, in making new regulations (such as EUDR/ EUCSDDD/CSRD) actually work for nature conservation. Much of this will come back in our IUCN NL event on October 1rst, with @PartnersforWater/ Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) | Partner in Sustainable Development-on translating the Global Biodiversity Framework into action and transformation. Do subscribe (just some places left), be inspired and informed in various of the many sessions: https://lnkd.in/eTGAAe2P

Last week, Wolfram Chemie had the privilege of attending the CSRD Reporting and Biodiversity Final Event hosted by the Michael Otto Environmental Foundation. The event brought together multiple stakeholders to discuss how businesses can adopt more sustainable practices while aligning with CSRD requirements and enhancing biodiversity protection. The event opened with keynote speeches from Alexander Bonde and Dr. Johannes Merck, emphasizing the urgent need for companies to consider biodiversity in their strategies. One of the key moments was the presentation of a practical guide developed by experts, which offers a framework for conducting materiality analyses that are not only CSRD-compliant but also ambitious in terms of conservation. A recurring theme throughout the discussions was the connection between corporate sustainability and the protection of natural resources. Panelists like Lutz Diederichs and Dr. Katharina Reuter highlighted how companies can leverage biodiversity-friendly policies to enhance both their environmental impact and financial performance. The event provided valuable insights into how businesses can lead the way in addressing biodiversity loss while navigating complex sustainability regulations. As we move forward, it's clear that integrating biodiversity into corporate reporting isn't just a legal obligation—it’s an opportunity for growth and innovation. Wolfram Chemie is excited to take these lessons back to our team as we continue to refine our sustainability strategies and contribute to a more balanced relationship between business and the environment. #WolframChemie #CSRD #Biodiversity #Event

🗺 🏘 Today we celebrate World Habitat Day! This is a key date to reflect on the importance of protecting our ecosystems and promoting sustainable development. In the LIFE NEXT FUMIGREEN project, we are committed to reducing the environmental impact of agriculture through innovative and environmentally friendly solutions.🌿 🔬 We aim to replace chemical fumigants with sustainable plant-based alternatives, which contributes to the protection of biodiversity and the creation of a safer habitat for both humans and nature. 🐝🌾 👩🌾 Through the training and awareness-raising of farmers in sustainable practices, we ensure an agriculture that cares for the environment and promotes balanced coexistence with local fauna and flora. This project, co-financed by the European Union's LIFE Programme, promotes the future of ecological and healthy agriculture. In collaboration with partners such as FUMI-HOGAR, B&B ASESORES, Centro Tecnológico Tecnova, , BrioAgro España and FINNOVA FOUNDATION, we are working to ensure a greener tomorrow. Find out how we are transforming agriculture for a better habitat 👉 https://lnkd.in/dmihDkqf #LIFEProgramme #EUGreenDeal #LIFENextFumigreen #Sustainability #Innovation #Biodiversity #SustainableAgriculture #SecureHabitat

🌍 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭 📚 I am thrilled to share that the brilliant Dr. Stefanie Eichiner and I have co-authored an article for the journal "Ökologisches Wirtschaften". Our article, titled "Über die EU‑Berichtspflicht hinaus: Unternehmerische Ansätze für den Biodiversitätserhalt" (Beyond EU Reporting Requirements: Corporate Approaches to Biodiversity Conservation), has just been published in the latest issue. 🔍 Key Highlights: - Businesses significantly depend on biodiversity, and biodiversity loss poses hidden risks to their operations. - The EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) will soon require 50,000 companies to report - in many cases also on biodiversity impacts and dependencies. - Practical steps and strategic fields of action for companies to effectively manage and report on biodiversity impacts. 🌱 We delve into how the CSRD can serve as both a mandate and an opportunity for companies to enhance transparency and accountability in their biodiversity practices. By adopting structured approaches and using relevant indicators, businesses can significantly contribute positively to biodiversity conservation while navigating associated risks as well as opportunities. 👉 Read more about our insights and recommendations in the article: https://lnkd.in/gKFqzkVr (unfortunately not open accessible) Thank you to the editors of "Ökologisches Wirtschaften" for this opportunity to contribute to such an important discourse. #Biodiversity #Sustainability #CorporateResponsibility #CSRD #EnvironmentalReporting #Conservation #BusinessAndNature #SustainableBusiness

"𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘯 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘣𝘪𝘰𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘰𝘯 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘻𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘴 𝘉𝘪𝘰𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘎𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘰𝘳 𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘉𝘪𝘰𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺. 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘶𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴, 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘹𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦." Our CCR colleague Adina Arth has just published an article in the journal "Ökologisches Wirtschaften" together with Dr. Stefanie Eichiner on the risks and opportunities that arise for #Companies from the loss of #Biodiversity and their response to it. 📢🌈🦋 There are opportunities for successful action – managers just need to seize them decisively. #ZHAW #CorporateResponsibility #Sustainability Global Nature Fund Food for Biodiversity Biodiversity in Good Company