Business for Nature

Last week, the Business for Nature team took part in our first-ever Nature Wellbeing Day – a day to pause, step away from our screens and reconnect with nature. From a plantain farm in Ghana to the Singapore Botanic Gardens, from high up in the Swiss Alps to the Pembrokeshire coast, our team spent the day outdoors with nature. It was a simple but valuable reminder that nature is not just a cause we advocate for – it plays a real role in our wellbeing and day-to-day lives. Take a look to see how we each spent the day. We hope you're getting a chance to spend some time in nature too - even a few minutes outside can make a difference!   #NaturePositive #Wellbeing #TeamCulture #NatureIsEveryonesBusiness

🎧 Have you heard the latest episode of The Nature Pledge podcast yet? Our CEO Eva Zabey recently sat down with host Sean Lees to discuss how Asia-Pacific businesses are reacting to the current uncertainty around their sustainability efforts. During the chat, she challenged the idea that we are currently experiencing a “sustainability recession”, as well as suggesting that organizations use this period to reset if necessary. Eva also used the conversation to set out a clear pathway forward for businesses - including the changes necessary for a nature-positive future. A must-listen for any business leaders navigating the evolving sustainability landscape in Asia-Pacific and beyond. Tune-in to the podcast on your preferred platform ⬇️ 🔗 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/drMhD_Pd 🔗 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/dhsuffyH 🔗 Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/dZ4r4C6X #NaturePositive #Sustainability #NatureBasedSolutions

🌿 Nature is central to resilient supply chains - and ofi is showing what this looks like. Through its nature strategy, which is part of It’s Now for Nature, ofi is embedding regeneration and sustainability deep into its business model. Here’s what that looks like in practice: 🌱 Investing in sustainability systems across its supply chains 🌍 Embedding nature into the core of its business 📊 Showing the value of nature action through transparent reporting 🤝 Building lasting partnerships with farmers and communities Read the full case study to find out more: https://lnkd.in/dNtcbuDb #NowForNature

👀 Catch up on all the nature policy news from June From deregulation concerns in the EU Omnibus Package to biodiversity targets in Nigeria and Brazil that incorporate business, the latest global policy developments are shaping the future of business action for nature and climate. In this month’s update: 🌱🍃 Bonn climate talks make little progress on nature integration 🇪🇺 EU Omnibus Package raises growing concerns of deregulation 🇳🇬🇧🇷 Nigeria and Brazil integrating business into national biodiversity targets 🌊 Momentum and missed opportunity at UNOC 2025 📩 Subscribe to stay informed: https://lnkd.in/eNTqv5sg

Líderes empresariales y profesionales de sostenibilidad! Esta es su oportunidad para garantizar que la voz empresarial sobre la naturaleza sea poderosa y bien informada. ¡Comparte tus perspectivas para influir el camino hacia un futuro positivo para la naturaleza, para todos! Ya sea que trabajes como analista de sostenibilidad o seas CEO, si tu empresa está en Europa o América Latina, queremos conocer más sobre sus esfuerzos para integrar la naturaleza en su estrategia corporativa. Tus perspectivas influirán directamente en el futuro de la campaña It’s #NowForNature, asegurando que nuestros recursos sean inspiradores y eficaces. ➡️Comparte tu perspectiva y ayuda a definir nuestra estrategia. Responde a la encuesta antes del 31 de julio: 🐆 Si estás en LATAM: https://lnkd.in/g-ba2_af 🦌 Si estás en Europa: https://lnkd.in/gNVaNPTb  Todas las respuestas son confidenciales y se presentarán de forma agregada y anónima, en cumplimiento con el RGPD. #BusinessForNature #NaturePositive #Sostenibilidad #EstrategiaCorporativa #Biodiversidad #ESG #Europa #LatAm

Business leaders and sustainability professionals! This is your chance to ensure the business voice on nature is powerful and well-informed. Share your perspective to shape the path to a nature-positive future for all! Whether you’re a sustainability analyst or a CEO, if you’re in Europe or Latin America, we want to hear about your business’s efforts to weave nature into its corporate strategy. Your insights will directly influence the future of the It’s #NowForNature campaign, ensuring our resources are inspiring and effective. ➡️ Share your perspective and shape our strategy - it takes just 10 minutes (closes 31 July): 🦌 I’m Europe-based: https://lnkd.in/gNVaNPTb 🐆 I’m LATAM-based: https://lnkd.in/g-ba2_af #BusinessForNature #NaturePositive #Sustainability #CorporateStrategy #Biodiversity #ESG #Europe #LatAm

🌲 What is a nature strategy? A nature strategy is a forward-looking roadmap that describes what your company intends to do to address its relationship with nature. It’s a real opportunity for businesses to put nature at the heart of their decisions, in how they operate and manage their supply chains. By developing and sharing a nature strategy that follows guidance in the Nature Strategy Handbook, businesses can reduce negative impacts on nature, boost resilience to nature risks, access new commercial opportunities and create long-term value. Learn more about nature strategies in the slides 👇 And explore real-world nature strategies: https://lnkd.in/dhfee7dF #NowForNature #NaturePositive

👀 In case you missed it - the key messages that came out of the Business and Nature webinar, hosted by FT Executive Programmes and InTent. Our CEO Eva Zabey joined André Hoffmann (Founder, InTent), Marcelo Medeiros (Founder and Chair, re.green and Lanx Capital Investimentos) and Santiago Gowland (CEO, Rainforest Alliance) for an insightful conversation on humanity’s reliance on the natural world. Ideas that stood out: 💡 All of the world’s GDP - and all of the world’s supply chains - are reliant on nature and its resources 💡  Businesses have embraced climate agendas, but they must go hand-in-hand with nature to have real impact 💡 Providing businesses with the right measures and frameworks helps them make the best decisions for nature See more, nicely summarized in the cartoon below 💡👇 #NaturePositive #NatureIsEveryonesBusiness

🌍 No time to waste: Businesses are calling for a global plastics treaty with harmonized regulations. That’s the clear message from Business For A Plastics Treaty. In a joint letter, over 290 companies urge negotiators to adopt strong, unified rules in the upcoming treaty talks. Here’s why harmonized regulations matter: 👉 They drive consistency across borders while supporting national ambitions 👉 They provide the lowest cost option to effectively address plastic pollution Voluntary efforts fall short. Disjointed regulations drive up costs and add complexity, without delivering real impact. Businesses want to scale circular solutions, but they need clear, global frameworks to make bold investments. The momentum for change is growing and it’s critical to lay the groundwork for future action to tackle plastic pollution. Let’s turn it into action on plastics around the world. 📄 Read the full letter: https://lnkd.in/eVRjVmSm Ellen MacArthur Foundation #NaturePositive #NoTimeToWaste

Our biggest takeaway from London Climate Action Week? 🌍  Nature isn’t just part of the climate solution - it’s THE solution! Here’s what else stood out for us, and what business leaders should consider: 📢 Policy is paramount: Business leaders are united in their call for clear and consistent government policies. This is essential to accelerate corporate action and de-risk investment for nature. 🤝 Ambition must be aligned: For maximum impact, business action must align with national climate goals (NDCs) and biodiversity plans (NBSAPs). Collaboration is the only way forward. 💡 Nature is tangible: The results of restoring a wetland or forest are often more immediate and visible than carbon reduction, making nature a powerful and relatable investment. 💰 The finance gap is also an understanding gap: While finance for nature was a major theme, many investors still lack a deep understanding of which nature-related risks and opportunities are material to their portfolios. The good news is that 99% of institutional investors in five major markets are planning to boost nature-related investment allocation. 🌱🌥️ The nature-climate nexus is critical: Businesses must integrate nature into their climate decision-making, reporting and advocacy. This includes championing nature-based solutions to increase resilience. LCAW made one thing clear: the conversation on nature is maturing and evolving. Now is the time for bold collaboration between business and government to build a nature-positive future. A huge thank you to the many organizations that hosted a variety of excellent nature-related events! We’re excited to keep this momentum going at New York Climate Week and #COP30 in Brazil later this year. Let’s keep the conversation and action moving forward. #LCAW2025 #ClimateAction #BusinessLeadership #NaturePositive #NatureIsEveryonesBusiness