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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

I'm on the train back from a WWF conference on biodiversity and “Doing what nature needs”. Surely, the topic of climate change has been in the headlines, and everyone is talking about it. Setting SBTi goals and understanding more than setting NetZero goals is not at all easy to achieve, to say the least. The subject of "nature" has not gained such fame, at least not until now. It was also easier for me to talk about GHG emissions; not easy to treat or reduce them, but at least it is one indicator, known factors, and numbers (easy for an engineer like me...) The "nature" is much more complicated; the CSRD requires us to address issues of pollution, water, oceans, and biodiversity, but what are the data points we need to collect? How do we set targets for this, and how do we start building an action plan? This conference was, in a way, an “eye-opener” to me, both in terms of the subject's importance (much more than I thought) and its impact on the industry (did you know that 55% of global GDP depends on nature??). As part of my work in ImpactBuying , I am responsible for finding the right way to implement ESRS in our systems so that we can provide our customers with an excellent service for collecting and verifying information. I think E2, E3 (pollution and water), and especially E4 (biodiversity) will occupy me in the near future. But… Hey… This is precisely what I love doing. Thank you, WWF-France for the European Business and Biodiversity Forum https://lnkd.in/d4cxKR7p

Just attended an insightful panel discussion at the European Business & Biodiversity Forum with Bernhard Frey from EFRAG, Sebastien Godinot WWF, and Pierre-Yves Burlot at SÉCHÉ Group on how CSRD is setting the tone for corporate action on nature. A key takeaway is the emphasis on double materiality under CSRD, requiring companies not only to report on financial risks but also on their impacts on nature and people—a critical shift towards real accountability. 💡 🌱 Sebastien from WWF stressed the importance of transition plans alongside targets. 🌱 Bernhard Frey highlighted how standardised reporting helps businesses not just comply but also drive positive change. 🌱 Pierre-Yves from SECHE Group showed how mid-sized companies can leverage CSRD as an opportunity to transform their business models, with biodiversity at the heart of their operations. At South Pole and CO2logic, a South Pole company, we help companies navigate this landscape. Our CSRD advisory services offer tools and methodologies to ensure businesses stays compliant, while our Biodiversity Advisory Services provide actionable strategies to manage biodiversity impacts and dependencies. 🌱 Want to be ready for the next wave of corporate sustainability? Learn more here: 🌱 CSRD: South Pole CSRD Services: https://lnkd.in/g_cFZTyN 🌱 Biodiversity: South Pole Biodiversity Advisory:  https://lnkd.in/g6ivd9ZC #Biodiversity #Sustainability #BusinessStrategy #NaturePositive

80% of sustainability professionals at large and midsize companies feel their organizations aren’t doing enough to address nature and biodiversity! The inaugural "State of Biodiversity and Business" published by Trellis Group during #COP16 sheds light on the ways companies are starting to recognize and tackle their impacts on biodiversity. Complementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework’s goal of reversing biodiversity loss by 2030, this report tracks corporate progress, and highlights both the challenges and the actions being taken. Compare how your organization is stacking up!  https://lnkd.in/enJx_ERT Huge thanks to Theresa Lieb, Alex Novarro, PhD, and Saul Hansell for their work on this important resource. #Biodiversity #BiodiversityLoss #Nature #SustainableBusiness

We are thrilled to share that on this International Day for Biological Diversity, Inrate has integrated biodiversity impacts into its ESG Impact Rating, ensuring it addresses all critical sustainability issues. Key enhancements include: • 14 New Indicators: Evaluating biodiversity impacts based on comprehensive corporate reporting. • Advanced Data Integration: Leveraging LCA and input-output databases to quantify business contributions to biodiversity loss. • Targeted Controversies: Focusing on the primary drivers of biodiversity loss to provide a clearer picture of corporate impact. These enhancements ensure a thorough and accurate assessment, highlighting the importance of biodiversity in sustainability. Why is Biodiversity So Important? Biodiversity forms the foundation of human life, offering essential services like clean air and water, raw materials, soil fertility, and climate regulation. Over half of the world’s GDP relies on nature (WEF 2020). The Urgent Challenge of Biodiversity Loss: Since the 1970s, biodiversity has been rapidly declining, with 25% of species currently endangered and around one million at risk of extinction (IPBES 2019). The World Economic Forum ranks biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse as the third most severe global risk for the next decade (2024). Action Needed from Governments and Corporations:  At COP 15 in Kunming-Montreal, the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) was established, setting 23 targets to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030. Target 15 calls on businesses to assess, disclose, and mitigate biodiversity-related risks and impacts. Forward-thinking companies are already engaging in biodiversity reporting with the help of standards like GRI and TNFD. For more information about Inrate's ESG Impact Rating and our approach to biodiversity, please reach out to us Info@Inrate.com . #Biodiversity #Sustainability #ESG #Inrate #COP15 #InternationalBiodiversityDay #SustainableBusiness

Returning from #COP16 must be super energising with all the brilliant ideas, beautiful encounters and feelings of hope, and defeating at the same time, taking stock of all the work that remains to be done and the slow pace at which we're progressing on nature and biodiversity topics. Julia Kostin shares a few key outcomes from her experience, what the conference managed to achieve: • strengthening Indigenous peoples' and local communities' role in helping reverse biodiversity loss • adopting a multilateral mechanism to share the benefits of digital genetic information and the missed opportunities: • urgent need for increased financial support and accelerated implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework that raises much concerns with the involved community

🌍 Businesses Must Do More to Protect Biodiversity New 2024 reports underscore the critical need for businesses to act on biodiversity. The recently released Living Planet Report reveals that since 1970, scientists have observed a 73% decline in monitored wildlife populations globally: https://lnkd.in/gU6YtuBb Biodiversity loss threatens the very ecosystems we rely on for food, water, and resources, putting over $44 trillion of the global economy at risk. According to the World Economic Forum's 2024 Global Risks Report, nature-related risks comprise the top four global threats over the next decade, impacting industries, value chains, and communities on a massive scale: https://lnkd.in/gUB7bmj9 Despite this urgency, Trellis Group's State of Biodiversity and Business 2024 report, which surveyed sustainability professionals in North America and Europe, reveals a concerning gap between awareness and action: https://lnkd.in/gx6dqfDh 🔵 Focus Gap: While 58% of companies highly prioritize carbon reduction, only 24% give nature and biodiversity the same urgency. 🔵 Resource Strain: Over half of sustainability teams face limited staff and expertise on biodiversity, with professionals struggling to gain support from senior leaders. 🔵 Regional Divide: European companies, spurred by regulatory mandates like #CSRD and #CSDDD, are leading with significant biodiversity initiatives, while North American firms remain largely in pilot phases. ▶ Path Forward: Much like the climate movement, businesses have an opportunity to elevate biodiversity as a key pillar of sustainability. Frameworks like #TNFD and #SBTN offer pathways to integrate biodiversity into ESG strategies, translating awareness into meaningful action to regenerate degraded ecosystems. Now is the time to champion nature-based solutions within organizations, emphasizing the benefits of addressing biodiversity and climate goals in tandem while highlighting business benefits like risk mitigation, supply chain resilience, and long-term value creation. Together, we can shape a sustainable future where nature and the economy flourish in harmony. 🌱 #Biodiversity #Sustainability #ESG

Businesses recognize the need to evaluate and address their impact on #nature and #biodiversity, and Trellis Group can help! My guess is you'd benefit from a clearer view of what your peers are doing, too... Our inaugural State of Biodiversity and Business survey (here: https://shorturl.at/YZWCa) will compile an overview of recent corporate action on nature and develop a baseline for future comparison. Make sure your company's efforts are included, and look out for Theresa Lieb and Alex Novarro, PhD's published findings during our #Bloom24 event (invitation only, request link below) taking place alongside #COP16 in Colombia, and shoutout to our Convening Partners Ceres, Inc., Nature Tech Collective , Business for Nature, Wildlife Habitat Council and WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development. If you plan to be in Cali, let me know! Tackling emissions is hugely important, AND we need to ensure we aren't developing carbon-tunnel-vision so as to effectively address the nature and biodiversity crises that are, simply put, terrifying (as a human sharing Earth with other life forms), and hugely consequential to business continuity in the near-term future. Survey link: https://shorturl.at/YZWCa Bloom24 invite request: https://shorturl.at/mErsR #sustainability #sustainablefinance #naturefinance

Biodiversity loss will be the next big thing in sustainable business and for many companies it is already today. According to the WWF Living Planet Report, wildlife populations have declined at an average of ~70% in the last half-century, signaling an urgent need for action to prevent ecological collapse and climate disaster. The loss of biodiversity is not just an environmental issue, but a business risk that threatens the very foundations of our global economy.   >> Understand the Impact: The first step is understanding our corporate footprint. Companies should conduct thorough audits to understand their impact on biodiversity. This includes direct actions, such as land use and waste production, as well as indirect impacts through their supply chains.   >> Set Clear Goals: Once we understand our impact, we need to set clear, measurable goals for biodiversity conservation. These goals should be integrated into the broader sustainability strategy and should align with global standards such as the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.   >> Invest in Nature: Companies can invest in nature-based solutions. This could include initiatives like reforestation, supporting local conservation projects, or investing in sustainable agriculture practices.   >> Collaborate and Advocate: No company can tackle biodiversity loss alone. We need to collaborate with other businesses, governments, NGOs, and communities. We also need to use our influence to advocate for policies that protect biodiversity.   >> Educate and Engage: Finally, we need to educate our employees, customers, and stakeholders about the importance of biodiversity. We can engage them in our conservation efforts and inspire them to take action in their own lives.   Roland Berger recently published an interesting white-paper about translating the value of biodiversity into economic terms. The approach aims to prevent ecological collapse and combat climate change by integrating biodiversity considerations into financial strategies and policy-making: https://lnkd.in/dE7ABXj3   "The true role of biodiversity will mostly be felt when it’s too late. The value of biodiversity for our nations and companies is far too important to ignore." – Hani Tohme, Senior Partner, Roland Berger   Is biodiversity on your company’s sustainability agenda today? #Biodiversity #SustainableBusiness #BiodiversityLoss #UNSustainableDevelopmentGoals #SDG

#COP16 concluded with some advancements in addressing global biodiversity challenges. Key outcomes included strengthening indigenous peoples’ and local communities’ role in addressing biodiversity, and adopting a multilateral mechanism to share the benefits from digital genetic information. However, the urgent need for increased financial resources and accelerated implementation of the framework remains a critical concern. The current pledge of hundreds of millions of dollars toward the $200 billion annual goal highlights a substantial gap in global commitment to #biodiversity conservation. We must bridge the gap in funding and collaboration to protect our planet’s biodiversity. Together, we can drive meaningful change for a #sustainable future. For more on biodiversity and how businesses can turn the tide, check out our latest whitepaper: https://ecovad.is/3Yux4o8 #Sustainability