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Without Biological Diversity No Economic Diversity
Protecting our "natural capital": The 'Biodiversity in Good Company' Initiative is a cross-sectorial collaboration of companies that have joined forces to protect and sustainably use our worldwide biological diversity. Through this commitment they contribute to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). Its aim is to halt the dramatic loss of ecosystems, species and genetic diversity. Read more about the initiative Become a member
Video message of Dr. Cristiana Paşca-Palmer, CBD Executive Secretary
Welcome note of Dr. Cristiana Paşca-Palmer, CBD Executive Secretary, on the occasion of the German Annual Business and Biodiversity Dialogue Forum 2018 (Dialogforum 2018 "Unternehmen Biologische Vielfalt 2020") on 13 March 2018 - with congratulations to the 10th anniversary of the 'Biodiversity in Good Company' Initiative. YouTube video
Basic knowledge for companies – information modules
What do companies have to do with biodiversity and how should they get involved? "Basic knowledge: companies and biodiversity" is a series of short, cross-industry information modules for companies interested in finding out more on this topic. Read
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Awards:
Symrise receives German Sustainability Award
Our member Smyrise received the national German Sustainability Award in the category large companies. Amongst others the jury acknowledged Symrise´s biodiversity agenda and its activities along the supply chain. read more
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Good practice:
UPM leaves dead trees standing in the forest to boost biodiversity
Standing deadwood, referred to as snags, not only looks beautiful in a forest but is also useful to the environment.read more
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Studies and Publications:
Natural capital: Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty assessed sector risks
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) published a new report on sector-related natural capital risks. Biodiversity was one of five natural capital factors that were examined. Most sectors have good reason to take action. read more
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Good practice:
Bring back the forest to rubber
Rubber is grown in neat rows in monocultures. But in South Thailand some farmers are cultivating rubber in agroforestry systems. How this is done and what benefits they are taking out of it you can watch in a video produced by einhorn.read more
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News:
Chinese Premier and Japanese Prime Minister visit Aleph's "Eco-rin village"
Sustainble agriculture was a topic at the Chinese Premier's visit in Hokkaido on May 10th, 2018.read more
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Sustainability Reports:
Where does GIZ stand with their corporate environmental management? GIZ Climate and Environmental Report 2016
You can now find the most important figures in the newly published Climate and Environmental Report 2016. GIZ has been reviewing its environmental data since 1999. By introducing the Corporate Sustainability Handprint (CSH), worldwide environmental data can now be collected.read more
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Good practice:
Weleda receives UEBT certification for "sourcing with respect"
By meeting the UEBT standard, a company assures customers that, when sourcing raw materials, biodiversity is conserved and used sustainably, and that all partners along the chain are treated equitably and paid fairly.read more
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Pollinators:
EU Commission calls upon businesses to take action for pollinators
In a Communication on the EU Pollinators Initiative the EU Commission also addresses business as an important target group. Do you have a good practice example that you would like to share?read more
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Good practice:
Protecting biodiversity in Uruguay
UPM started its forestry operations in Uruguay some 25 years ago. Methods for maintaining biodiversity in the eucalyptus plantations have played an important role from the beginning. read more
Please note the English and Japanese website provide some basic information on the initiative. The German website is more comprehensive.
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Member Brochure 10th anniversary 'Biodiversity in Good Company' Initiative
In 2018 the 'Biodiversity in Good Company' Initiative celebrated its 10th anniversary. Find out more about our history, our background and our member companies in our anniversary brochure!
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FURTHER NEWS
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Yusuke Saraya met Egypts Minister of Trade and Industry on occasion of the CBD-COP 14
On occasion of the Conference of the Parties of the Convention of Biological Diversity (CBD-COP 14) held in December 2018 in Egypt, Yusuke Saraya, president of Saraya, met Amr Nassar, Minister of Trade and Industry, to discuss Sarayas current investment in Egypt.
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UPM strengthens the foundation of the bio-economy with a new biodiversity commitment
UPM has published a new biodiversity commitment, which is one of the company's responsibility targets for 2030. The new commitment and programme was presented at the Conference of the Parties (COP14) of the United Nations' Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), held in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.
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Newsletter CBD Global Partnership for Business and Biodiversity
Newsletter CBD Global Partnership for Business and Biodiversity - issue May 2018
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Now open for nominations: MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2018
With the aim to encourage positive action for biodiversity and inspire others by showcasing the notable work of those it honours, nominations are now invited for the MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2018.
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