European Business Biodiversity Campaign

EBBC - Newsletter June 2017

Relaunch of the EBBC Webpage!!

Under www.business-biodiversity.eu you find new contents and topics regarding companies and biodiversity. We are happy about the new webpage und hope you will enjoy it as much. 

Furthermore, much has changed since the last newsletter. We have many new topics to talk about. Foremost, the new EU LIFE project has to be mentioned "Biodiversity in Standards and Labels for the Food Sector"

 

Dates

5. October: Integrating Natural Capital into your Business

Global Nature Fund (GNF) will host the International Conference „Integrating Natural Capital into your Business“ on 5th October 2017 in Frankfurt.

We invite you to attend this conference to learn about recent developments in policy, economics and science regarding natural capital. Practitioners from various industries will share their experiences about how to integrate natural capital into their daily business. You will be challenged to take some steps yourself. More...

 

Publications

The report, issued by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), details a study conducted across different sectors in six regions (Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin America, Middle East and North America) to uncover the barriers and incentives for businesses obtaining permits, financing and insurance for natural infrastructure (NI). More...

 
 

Baseline Report „Biodiverstiy in Standards and Labels for the Food Sector“

The Baseline Report presents the results of a screening of 54 regional/quality, national, european and international Food Standards of the Food Sector as well as the analysis of procurement guidelines from food retailers. More information ... 

 
 

Natural Capital: The Business Case for Natural Capital Assessment

The publication within the project "Natural Capital Network" informs about chances and risks of the consideration of natural capital. It includes practical examples of german companies and highlights how to enter the topic of natural capital. More information ...

 
 

Topics

Sustainability in the cultivation of natural rubber - point of entry for german companies

The project focuses on the sustainable cultivation of natural rubber. Which companies are active and how can information exchange be managed between the stakeholder. More information ....

 
 

UTZ and Rainforest-Alliance merge!

 

Two become one! the two big sustainablity standards UTZ and Rainforest-Alliance merge. More information...

 
 

EBBC on Twitter

Did you know?! EBBC twitters almost every day about actual developments and news around the topic of Business and Biodiversity. We would be happy to welcome you as a new Follower. Please feel free to retweet our news. EBBC on Twitter

 
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European Business and Biodiversity Campaign
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This newsletter is published as part of the Project LIFE BioStandards, that is funded by the EU LIFE Programme.