Bridging business and biodiversity: Why a thriving natural world is essential for business success
Biodiversity is the backbone of our economy and the key to a sustainable future for businesses. However, many businesses remain unaware of their dependence on and impact on biodiversity. From natural resources and services to climate regulation and economic stability, biodiversity is essential for all life and economic activity on Earth. The health of nature depends critically on its biodiversity. Through the EU Business & Biodiversity Platform, businesses can learn about the importance of biodiversity and develop strategies to move towards a nature-positive future, benefiting both their operations and the planet.
Through the EU B&B Platform, business and finance have a unique opportunity to redesign their relationship with nature and identify actions to move towards a nature-positive world.
What we offer to businesses
No matter where you are on your biodiversity journey, the Platform offers support based on your needs!
We help business to Assess, Commit, Transform and Disclose their relationship with nature. We do this through four different type of activities:
TrainThrough the provision of educational webinars, the Platform endeavours to increase business understanding of their impacts and dependencies on nature.
ActivateThe Platform aims to raise awareness among a critical mass of business in Europe, and help them understand how to take their first steps on biodiversity.
GuideThe Platform aims to guide business through the complex landscape of policies, initiatives, tools and methods to assess their impacts and dependencies.
TransformBusiness transformation should be celebrated. The Platform collaborates with leading companies and showcases inspiring business examples.
Latest news and events
The Platform is excited to unveil the newly updated second edition of our full report and summary ‘Business Models and Investments for Nature’ at EU Green Week 2026 in Brussels, 3-4 June.
The IPBES assessment shows the central role of businesses, investors & financial institutions in closing the nature finance gap, identifying over 100 actions to help companies, governments & financial actors measure and reduce impacts on biodiversity while contributing to restoration and growth.
Read about the latest assessment of the EU’s progress on the KMGBF to understand what this means for Europe’s food systems, water security, economy and nature.
