It was a real pleasure to host “How to build nature into your ESG strategy” with RSPB colleague Matt G. BusinessGreen's #netzerofestival . In a packed silent-disco style workshop with attendees from a broad spectrum of sectors we talked through the RSPB’s ‘five pillars’ approach. Key points from the session: 1. There are real, tangible risks if we don’t act quickly to restore nature. Biodiversity is critical for our survival and the ongoing resilience of our businesses and economy. That it is hard to quantify risks is not a reason to delay assessment. #TNFD is a good starting point. 2. Opportunity for engagement. People have an emotional connection to nature and can relate to birds, bees and flowers in a way they don't to GHGs, sequestration, etc. Telling stories about relatable changes across estates and supply-chains is an important part of taking customers with you on your nature positive AND Net Zero journey. 3. Everyone wants to to measure and report on progress, but it is not easy; there isn't a comparable CO2 equiv metric. Sector-focused pre-competitive #collaboration could be key. In food and beverage Fair to Nature recommends using % good quality habitats on farms as a proxy- research shows this is what protects and restores biodiversity on UK farms #naturepositive Judi Havelock Anna Berends Martin Lacey Benjamin Moore Elizabeth Smith Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD)
