Best Practice Examples

Best Practice Examples: Aleph Inc. – Supply chain management for “biodiversity-friendly rice”

The Japanese restaurant chain Aleph Inc. intends to launch a “biodiversity-friendly rice”. As part of this effort, Aleph has convinced rice producers to cultivate rice without the use of agrichemicals and to create natural biotopes in rice paddies. This effect on their supply chain has already led to an increase in the number of species in the rice paddies.

Company Profile: Aleph

Best Practice Examples: Axel Springer – Environmental ground care protects biodiversity and lowers maintenance costs

Axel Springer showed that economics and ecology are not mutually exclusive when they redesigned the company grounds at their printing facility in Ahrensburg. An award-winning renaturation programme lowered the maintenance costs while increasing the ecological value of the grounds.

Axel Springer AG

Best Practice Examples: Axel Springer - Green supply chain management

As part of its supply chain management programme, Axel Springer, a German publisher, uses ecological criteria to select its suppliers. For paper manufacturers, the criteria specify that they:

  • must not harvest more wood than can be grown again,
  • must use the forest in a way that does not endanger animal and plant species,
  • should, as a timber buyer, conduct eco-monitoring,
  • should provide the necessary ecological expertise (for example, for forestry workers),
  • respect the native population (for example, the Sami),
  • should instruct the public about ecological progress and problems.

Axel Springer AG

Best Practice Examples: Beraca - Supply Chain Management

In 2010, Beraca established the first sustainable dialogue with its suppliers (associations and cooperatives). All community leaders were brought to the city of Belem, in the state of Pará, for two days of information exchange among its own leaders and employees from all departments of the company (manufacturing, quality control, purchasing, logistics, and others).

Company Profile: Beraca

Best Practice Examples: Beraca - Encouraging sustainable production methods and promotion of local economic structures

In 2003, Beraca created the Biodiversity Enhancement Program to promote sustainable use of the Brazilian biodiversity through environmental practices. Trade negotiations on non-timber forest products has protected the environment and improved the income of families and small businesses based in the Amazon region. The partnership with private companies, social organizations, and governmental institutions has allowed minimum price regulations for products such as Brazil nuts, açaí, babaçu and andiroba. Through these partnerships, Beraca has empowered associations and cooperatives that supply raw materials. 

Company Profile: Beraca

Best Practice Examples: Bionade Quince – New product from a forgotten fruit

When developing a new organic beverage, Bionade GmbH decided in favour of quince. Regional contract growers once again cultivated this old, native and tasty but almost forgotten fruit variety. The introduction of this unusual flavour thus makes a contribution to the conservation of agricultural diversity.

Company Profile: BIONADE GmbH

Best Practice Examples: CAIXA Bank – Innovations in the finance sector - Investment fund for offsets

CAIXA, a Brazilian bank, set up an investment fund for ecological offsets for companies that are required to invest in the maintenance or creation of conservation units as compensation for their business’ negative environmental impacts.

CAIXA

Best Practice Examples: Centroflora Group – Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) policy

Centroflora Group, a Brazilian producer of botanical extracts, established an internal policy on access and benefit sharing for new products based on Brazilian biodiversity. The policy reflects the principles of the Convention on Biological Diversity.

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    Best Practice Examples: Centroflora - botanical extracts based on biodiversity

    The Brazilian Centroflora Group produces botanical extracts for the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food industries. To ensure long term production and product development, the sustainable use of biodiversity is essential. Thus, Centroflora encourages the organic production of herbs and the sustainable extraction of Brazilian biomass for its supply chain, while promoting fair incomes for rural societies.

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      Best Practice Examples: Dentsu – Raising public awareness through Publications and campaigns

      Products and services that promote conservation or the sustainable use of biodiversity can only be successful if they are sought after by consumers. Through both its own publications and by serving as a secretariat of government campaigns, Dentsu, a Japanese advertising agency, contributes to raising the public's awareness of biodiversity. This in turn leads to developing new markets for biodiversity-friendly products.

      Dentsu Inc.

      Best Practice Examples: Der Grüne Punkt - Duales System Deutschland - Environmental certificate for every Customer

      DSD provides its customers with an Environmental Success Report, in which the results and savings based on packaging recycling are calculated and laid out. The calculations contained in these reports are verified and confirmed by an independent institute. Since 2007, DSD has been the first system operator to certify for its 500 biggest customers how much CO2 they have saved by having their packages recycled. Starting in 2008, DSD began specifying this amount for all its customers.

      Der Grüne Punkt – Duales System Deutschland GmbH (DSD)

      Best Practice Examples: Der Grüne Punkt - Duales System Deutschland - The “Greenhouse” project

      In order to progress the Environmental Success Report effect, DSD is promoting the “Greenhouse” project of the National Nature Heritage of the German Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union (NABU). The foundation is preserving large portions of the former lignite open-cast mines in the Lausitz region as refuges for species in danger of extinction. DSD transfers to its customers a sponsorship commitment for a piece of “Greenhouse” in proportion to their share of packaging recycling.

      Der Grüne Punkt – Duales System Deutschland GmbH (DSD)

      Best Practice Examples: Der Grüne Punkt - Duales System Deutschland - Agenda for sustainable packaging

      DSD is concerned about the packaging life cycle and is cooperating with many manufacturers to develop a way to keep the packaging materials even longer in the business cycle (cradle-to-cradle). With the company’s Environmental Success Report, DSD has been able to collect information on its environmental impact, as well as gather specific indicators on the further development of packaging recycling. DSD has joined forces with selected partners from the retailing, filling and package manufacturing sectors to set up the “Sustainable Packaging Agenda” pilot project.

      Der Grüne Punkt – Duales System Deutschland GmbH (DSD)

      Best Practice Examples: Deutsche See – Biodiversity as a way to reduce business risk

      Biological diversity is also the basis for whole economic sectors such as the fishing or fish-processing industries. The future availability of fish and seafood is obviously an essential component of long-term business success. Deutsche See has taken on this responsibility. The company is continually reviewing its product line for endangered species and requires its suppliers to use sustainable fishing methods.

      Deutsche See

      Best Practice Examples: Deutsche See – Sustainable fishing

      To preserve global stocks of fish, Deutsche See has implemented procurement requirements that guarantee traceability and transparency. In addition the product line is regularly reviewed for endangered fish species as well as for the possibility of using fish from certified, sustainable fisheries, organic fish and fish from aquaculture.

      Deutsche See

      Best Practice Examples: Faber-Castell – Use of water-based varnish

      This maker of pencils has a raw material procurement strategy that involves buying wood harvested from certified forests, where biodiversity is protected. They are also the first company in this industry to exclusively use water-based varnish in its German production.

      Company Profile: Faber-Castell

      Best Practice Examples: Fujitsu – tropical forest regeneration

      Fujitsu group employees participate in the regeneration and reforestation of tropical forests in Thailand, Malaysian Borneo and in the mangrove forests in Vietnam. Today 1.18 million trees have been planted on 670 ha of land. The regeneration of the forests aims to support the rich biodiversity found in this area.

      Company Profile: Fujitsu Ltd.

      Best Practice Examples: HeidelbergCement – Driver mix

      Biodiversity management at HeidelbergCement has a combination of drivers. To ensure that they are able to continue mining raw materials, the company is committed to active stakeholder dialogue. Through efficient biodiversity management and an open dialogue with conservation agencies, NGOs and neighbouring communities about the standards the company applies, HeidelbergCement has been able to save costs (normally incurred by expensive cultivation efforts and long approval processes) and enhance its reputation.

      Company Profile: HeidelbergCement

      Best Practice Examples: HeidelbergCement – Indicators

      A further example is the nature conservation indicators that HeidelbergCement has developed for their quarrying sites. With their help it is possible to determine and forecast the conservation value of the quarries as well as the effect of the conservation activities both during and after the mining.

      Company Profile: HeidelbergCement

      Best Practice Examples: HiPP GmbH & Co. KG – The added value of ecological baby food

      HiPP, a producer of baby food, is committed to using raw materials from organic farms. This leads to a product-related increase in consumer value that is rewarded by customer and brand loyalty.

      Company Profile: HiPP

      Best Practice Examples: HiPP GmbH & Co. KG – CO2 accounting analysis of the whole product cycle

      An example of a sustainability indicator is a company’s CO2 footprint, which HiPP has introduced for its baby food product, “Pure Early Carrots”. They used the following indicators in their calculation: raw material production, the availability of adjuvants and packaging, energy consumption in production, transport, the use by the customers as well as disposal or recycling of waste. This forms the basis for carrying out a CO2 accounting analysis of the whole product cycle.

      Company Profile: HiPP

      Best Practice Examples: Kajima Corporation – Japanese honeybee as bioindicator

      Kajima Corporation, a Japanese construction company, is continuing to investigate how indigenous honeybees could be used as an indicator for human quality of life, because they support and stabilise biodiversity by means of pollination. The idea behind this initiative is that native honeybees are vulnerable to agricultural chemicals and that they need plants as a source of nectar.

      Kajima Corporation

      Best Practice Examples: Kajima Corporation – Innovative evaluation methods in the building industry

      Kajima Corporation, a Japanese construction company, uses innovative planning and evaluation methods to analyse whether a sufficient quality and quantity of green space is available for key (indicator) species. In addition to using a geographic information system (GIS), Kajima employs high resolution satellite data and digital surface models. This shows that with the proper planning these species’ habitats can be saved.

      Kajima Corporation

      Best Practice Examples: KfW Bankengruppe - green light for the storks – Gabal el Zayt wind farm, Egypt

      The KfW Bankengruppe is concerned about the impacts its projects have on biodiversity. For example, the KfW Entwicklungsbank together with the European Investment Bank and the European Commission were slated to finance 200 MW of the Egyptian Gabal el Zayt 630 km² wind farm with a total output of up to 3,000 MW. This western Egypt location is also a main bird migratory corridor. An extensive bird migration study, stipulated by the KfW Entwicklungsbank, recommended the southern area of the project, accounting for around 60% of the originally planned area, be left untouched for bird migration. The Egyptian government agreed to this and adjusted its plans accordingly, leaving the area untouched for the bids.

      Company Profile: KfW Bankengruppe

      Best Practice Examples: KfW Bankengruppe - BBOP

      The KfW Bankenguppe supports private sector efforts to protect the environment. Since 2006, KfW has been financing the Business and Biodiversity Offsets Program (BBOP), whose aim is to encourage companies to take voluntary measures to offset significant negative impacts on the natural environment. The CBD has acknowledged the “biodiversity offsets” as a significant contribution on behalf of the private sector in protecting biodiversity. The private sector has been invited by CBD to compile case-studies, methodologies, tools and guidelines on biodiversity offsets in collaboration with relevant organizations and initiatives, such as BBOP.

      Company Profile: KfW Bankengruppe

      Best Practice Examples: Klabin S.A –.Green corridors in the plantation

      Klabin, a Brazilian paper and cardboard producer, manages its forests in a mosaic pattern. Planted trees intermingled with preserved forests stabilise the native woodlands’ equilibrium. This model contributes to developing ecological corridors, thus contributing to the preservation of local biodiversity as well as helping regulate water flows and soil erosion.

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        Best Practice Examples: Mars Inc. – Employees as “sustainability messengers”

        Educating the employees to be messengers for sustainability is one of the Mars’ goals in addition to creating a sense of environmental responsibility. Together with the classic location and process-related aspects, employees learning about the global linkages as relates to raw materials procurement, focussing especially on cocoa. 

        Company Profile: MARS, Incorporated

        Best Practice Examples: Mars Inc. – Production conditions optimisation

        Sustainability is an integral part of the Mars’ corporate policy. This can be seen through continual assessment measures used to optimise Mars’ operational practices.  At their headquarters in Viersen, in the last ten years they have been able to reduce natural gas consumption by 23%, electricity usage by 33%, water utilisation by 73%, and rubbish creation by 97%.

        Company Profile: MARS, Incorporated

        Best Practice Examples: Mars Inc. – Cat food without endangered fish

        In order to protect the biological diversity of the marine world and to protect fish from overfishing, Mars has removed all endangered fish types from its cat food recipes.  It takes its commitment a step further by only purchasing fish from certified dolphin-free fish catches.

        Company Profile: MARS, Incorporated

        Best Practice Examples: Mars Inc. – Sustainable cultivation as a condition of growth

        The cocoa tree is a sensitive plant that only grows in tropical undergrowth. It needs pollinating insects and trees that supply shade and nutrients as well as retain water in the soil. In order to secure an adequate, long term supply of cocoa, Mars has set itself the goal of sourcing 100% of its cocoa from sustainable cultivation.

        Company Profile: MARS, Incorporated

        Best Practice Examples: Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance – Green oasis on the rooftop in a megacity

        Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance constructed a rooftop garden on top of its head office in central Tokyo. Comprising over 7000 m² of green space, the garden provides a safe place for wild birds and is integrated in an ecological network of green public areas.

        Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd.

        Best Practice Examples: Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance – Support of reforestation project

        Mitsui Sumitomo, a Japanese insurance company, promotes the reforestation of illegally logged rainforest in Indonesia. This commitment contributes to the recovery of destroyed ecosystems and creates new income opportunities for the local community while improving Mitsui Sumitomo’s reputation.

        Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd.

        Best Practice Examples: Mori Building - Green structuring of public places

        In the Toranomon and Roppongi areas of Tokyo, Mori Building is remediating intensively used land. With the concept “life surrounded by nature in the heart of the city” the Japanese company creates public areas and green spaces, revitalizing nature in the city by providing native species with natural vegetation. This project was the first in Japan to obtain the highest possible rating in the Japan Habitat Evaluation and Certification Program (JHEP).

        Company Profile: Mori Building

        Best Practice Examples: Native Organics’ new production systems increase the biodiversity on their sugarcane farms

        As a Brazilian producer of organic sugar, Native Organics developed a new production system, based on “green” cane harvesting in contrast to traditional burnt cane harvesting. Together with organic cultivation the new system leads to biodiversity levels 23 times higher than in conventional sugarcane farms.

        Native Organics

        Best Practice Examples: Oak Valley Estate – Sustainable use and maintenance of landscapes

        The Oak Valley Estate cultivates wine, fruits and greenhouse flowers in the Fynbos area of South Africa. These mountains are prone to continuous invasion by alien plant species, which may use up to 50% of the potential available water supply. By preventing these plants from spreading with an annual eradication programme, Oak Valley Estate contributes to biodiversity conservation and sustainable business development.

        Oak Valley Wines

        Best Practice Examples: oekom verlag – Ecology as a part of a brand name

        Oekom has specialised in publishing works on the environment and sustainability. In a move to strengthen the company’s philosophy on ecology it exclusively uses recycled and FSC certified paper, purchases green power and organic farm food catering services for its employees, and is environmentally conscious in its business travel. These efforts are all part of an authentic concern about preserving the environment, which, in turn, improves the company's reputation company.

        Company Profile: oekom verlag

        Best Practice Examples: Otto Group – Supply chain management

        The Otto Group shows how commercial enterprises can have a positive impact on raw material production. For example, the company promotes the sustainable production of cotton in Africa by controlling its product line and ecologically managing their supply chain. In addition, for the production of furniture, the Otto Group procures its wood using a strategy that hinders the use of endangered wood species and timber illegally logged from forests.

        Company Profile: Otto Group

        Best Practice Examples: Precious Woods Holding – Reputation through FSC practices and employee training

        Precious Woods harvests tropical wood in Gabon and South America. To maintain its reputation, the company conducts its business in full compliance with FSC rules and reforests abandoned pastures. Precious Woods also invests in training its employees, who are mainly from the surrounding region.

        Precious Woods

        Best Practice Examples: Puma AG - Sustainability and transparency throughout the supply chain

        Puma AG, a leading global sportlifestyle company, is an experienced player in supply chain management. In an effort to create transparency in its own business and sustainability reporting, it has committed to working closely with its suppliers. With the Global Action Network for Transparency in the Supply Chain (GANTSCh) Puma has been working with more than 30 of its suppliers since 2006 to build up equal partnerships as well as provide trainings and coaching to build capacities for sustainable operation.

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        Best Practice Examples: PUMA AG - Raising Awareness

        PUMA has partnered up with the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) to create “Play for Life”. Its goal is to support the 2010 International Year of Biodiversity through:

        1. Raising awareness worldwide about biodiversity and the International Year of Biodiversity among football fans and the general public during football events including the African Nations Cup and international friendly games.
        2. Raising awareness through Public Service Announcements featuring football stars.
        3. Encouraging the public to take action to conserve biodiversity.
        4. Raising funds through the Africa Unity Kit and other PUMA Unity football products under the Yellow “life” label to support biodiversity projects in Africa.

        Puma

        Best Practice Examples: Ricoh – Biodiversity as business targets

        Businesses depend on ecosystem services, and ecosystems depend on biodiversity. To conserve biodiversity Ricoh, a Japanese company, adopted an internal biodiversity policy. At the same time the producer of technical office systems set ambitious medium (2020) and long-term (2050) targets accompanied by concrete actions for reducing energy and resource consumption and pollution prevention.

        Ricoh

        Best Practice Examples: Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. KG – Sustainable cultivation of cocoa

        Cocoa plants grow best in the shade of nutrient-rich rainforest trees. They are often planted together with coconut, banana and rubber trees. This is why Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. KG now has a programme to promote the mixed cultivation of cocoa in existing rain forests. Together with adequate levels of pay for small farmers, these practices discourage slash-and-burn agriculture and the destruction of the rainforest.

        Company Profile: Ritter Sport

        Best Practice Examples: Saraya Co. Ltd. - Adding value with “Cause-related marketing”

        Saraya, a Japanese detergent producer, shows that differentiation is possible by creating additional social value. With the sale of their Yashinomi washing agents, the company raises awareness and consumer-driven support for Saraya's active environmental policy and their investment in rainforest conservation and reparation projects.

        Company Profile: SARAYA

        Best Practice Examples: Saraya Co., Ltd. – New processing technique leads to better, more biodegradable products

        Saraya, a Japanese producer of hygiene products, developed a new fermentation process to fabricate surfactants from sustainable palm oil. The process allows the production of detergents which have better degradability than conventional market alternatives. This results in sustainable cleaning agents with less environmental contamination.

        Company Profile: SARAYA

        Best Practice Examples: Sekisui House – Cooperation on the development of the “Fairwood” procurement directive

        The Japanese construction company Sekisui House developed, in close cooperation with different non-governmental organisations, guidelines for the procurement of “Fairwood”. With this guideline Sekisui House avoids using illegally logged wood, integrates biodiversity aspects into its supply chain management system and supports sustainable regional development.

        SEKISUI HOUSE, Ltd.

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          Best Practice Examples: Sekisui House Ltd. – Indigenous plants for humans and animals

          Sekisui House Ltd. promotes the “Gohon no ki” gardening concept, which is designed to help maintain ecosystems by planting indigenous trees to attract local wildlife. Planting trees not only improves the aesthetics of the property, but it attracts wild birds and butterflies - creating a small ecosystem. This supports a network for interacting with the surrounding natural environment and has a positive effect on the quality of life for the local residents.

          SEKISUI HOUSE, Ltd.

          Best Practice Examples: Sumitomo Trust and Banking – Development of financial products considering biodiversity

          Sumitomo Trust & Banking has launched a loan product that applies a preferential lending rate to enterprises with a high environmental rating. This rating is based on a bank analysis that includes biodiversity as a criterion. Furthermore, Sumitomo is scheduled to launch the new Sustainable & Responsible Investment (SRI) fund of Japanese equities, which only includes shares in companies taking care of biodiversity.

          Company Profile: Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc.

          Best Practice Examples: travel-to-nature – Biodiversity as a magnet for new customers

          An example for the integration of biodiversity into a business model is travel-to-nature. This CSR certified travel organisation is specialised in exotic nature travel programmes. Additionally, it promotes contact between tourists and the native people. Such meetings help the local population to appreciate biodiversity and its conservation.

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          Best Practice Examples: TUI – Biodiversity indicators in sustainability reports

          In the corporate environmental key ratios chapter of TUI’s yearly corporate sustainability report, TUI lists its key ratios for biodiversity under the headline “Biodiversity Action”.

          Company Profile: TUI

          Best Practice Examples: TUI – Environmentally friendly construction at the Robinson Club

          Through regional-specific design and ecological pest controls at hotel facilities, Robinson is contributing to the protection of native animal and plants species at its various vacation destinations.

          Company Profile: TUI

          Best Practice Examples: TUI – TUI customers and coral monitoring

          TUI guests, under the watchful eye of scientists from Reef Check, are able to participate in researching coral reefs and the dangers human influences pose.  The data is easy to collect and can be done by snorkelers and hobby divers.  The information they gather is transmitted to Reef Check’s central database where it is processed to give a worldwide outlook on the reef’s current endangerment and the influence humans have.

          Company Profile: TUI

          Best Practice Examples: TUI – Corporate policy to ensure dolphinarium quality offered in excursion packets

          TUI came up with the “TUI Travel Guidelines for Animal Welfare”, which aids the company in selecting dolphinariums offered on tours. The guidelines include IUCN and CITES regulations, thereby indirectly aiding in the protection of wild dolphin and whale populations. Internal and external auditors verify the TUI’s compliance with the rules of actions.

          Company Profile: TUI

          Best Practice Examples: TUI – Sustainable whale watching in Tenerife and Kenya

          In order to protect the habitats of whale and dolphins and avoid threatening the animals, TUI whale watching excursions are carried out under strict ethical guidelines. Through these monitored excursions the local population is able to earn a living and support their communities.

          Company Profile: TUI

          Best Practice Examples: TUI – TUIfly in-flight ads about species protection

          In an effort to sensitise the TUI guests to issues concerning species protection, passengers of the in TUIfly airplanes will be able to see ads from the German Federal Agency for Nature Conservation. Starting in November 2009, the one minute spots will deal with topics such as souvenirs and protecting endangered species while travelling.

          Company Profile: TUI

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            Best Practice Examples: TUI – Environment-related training for tourism managers

            A continual education topic at TUI is the “Environment”. With a permanent employee training program, the TUI tourism managers receive training about environmental and species protection activities at the company.

            Company Profile: TUI

            Best Practice Examples: TUI – Environmentally conscientious travellers participate in volunteer vacations

            The emotional character of biodiversity offers a great opportunity for businesses. For example, in the i-to-i trips offered by TUI, guests wanting to combine travel with a commitment to the environment or social issues can participate in volunteer trips and become actively involved in wildlife conservation projects protecting turtles or elephants.

            Company Profile: TUI

            Best Practice Examples: TUI – Guide to souvenirs and endangered species

            TUI’s “Little Guide to Protecting Species”, produced together with the German Federal Agency for Nature Conservation, gives information about illegal souvenirs that are made from protected plants and animals. It gives tips for buying fair souvenirs that will also strengthen the local economy. This brochure additionally helps to protect the consumer, as buyers of illegal souvenirs are often subject to fines or even imprisonment.

            Company Profile: TUI

            Best Practice Examples: UPM-Kymmene – Biodiversity training

            In order to conserve and increase biological diversity in the company’s own forests, this Finnish forestry company has developed a global biodiversity programme. This programme involves training for all woodcutters and forest managers, focusing on what makes a habitat valuable, how it can be protected and how this can take place as part of a sustainable forestry management programme.

            Company Profile: UPM

            Best Practice Examples: VW Group - Biodiversity Audit

            Part of the VW Groups mission statement includes species protection as a main goal. VW is actively promoting such measures in its corporate processes. They have external auditors examine the possible effects of automobile production on species diversity in all of their West German locations.

            Company Profile: Volkswagen

            Best Practice Examples: VW Group - Bundling compensation measures together

            Instead of creating a number of smaller and less significant compensation areas, Volkswagen decided to bundle various individual projects together to push nature protection forward in a big way, over a big area. Volkswagen joined forces together with the town of Wolfsburg to create a new area of river meadows covering more than a million square metres. The goal was to recreate the original dynamic water flow systems of the Aller River. Renaturising the Aller into a meandering river involves many steps and is an ongoing project that is protecting many plant and animals in a natural environment.

            Company Profile: Volkswagen

            Best Practice Examples: Audi AG – Lowering water use

            Water is essential for life – and it is a scarce good. In order to decrease the use of water, Audi recycles 96% of the water needed in its plant in Ingolstadt. It also gathers rainwater in underground cisterns and collecting tanks, which, over the last 20 years, has lowered the amount of water required per auto by almost 70%.

            Company Profile: Volkswagen

            Best Practice Examples: VW Leasing GmbH – New mobility concepts made

            Three out of five new vehicles in Germany are fleet vehicles. VW Leasing GmbH, together with the Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union (NABU), has helped its major customers directly combine cost cutting with climate protection and species conservation. “Fleet Competence eCo2” bundles extremely fuel efficient vehicles and fuel efficiency training with the financing of selected projects – such as the renaturation of drained wetlands.

            Company Profile: Volkswagen

            Best Practice Examples: Weleda – Supply of sustainable raw materials

            This producer of medicines and natural cosmetic products extracts its herbal raw materials largely from controlled organic cultivation or from certified wild plant collecting and integrates nature-orientated elements into its cultivable land. In order to ensure a long-term supply of wild plants, Weleda promotes the conservation of natural habitats through extensive care.

            Company Profile: Weleda AG

            Best Practice Examples: Werner & Mertz GmbH – Reputation through "Frosch protects frogs"

            The Werner & Mertz brand Frosch (frog) makes ecological and environmentally friendly household cleaners. To strengthen their product philosophy, the company is involved in the renaturation of river meadows to actively support the local frog population and the natural resettlement of frogs in a number of places in Europe. As frogs are an indicator of high water quality, the company is com-bining reputation enhancement with practical conservation activities.

            Company Profile: Werner & Mertz GmbH

            Best Practice Examples: UPM, the Otto Group and Axel Springer – From the forest to printing products

            An example of such a sustainable supply chain management policy is the cooperation between the Otto Group, Axel Springer, and UPM, a forestry company. This allows wood to be traced back from the finished printing product to the forest the wood came from. Company Profile: UPM, Otto Group, Axel Springer

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