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Strategic Tools for Aligning Corporate Operations with Biodiversity and Climate Goals

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Imagine trying to fix a leaky boat while also painting it; if you do both separately, you might miss the biggest hole. This work finds the 'magic buttons' in our economy that, when pressed, fix both nature loss and warming at the same time. It creates a guidebook for companies and cities to change how they operate without hurting local people.

By the numbers
12
partners
9
countries involved
3
planets needed to sustain present consumption
The business problem

What needed solving

Companies struggle to balance climate goals with biodiversity protection, often treating them as separate tasks. This leads to inefficient investments and missed opportunities for systemic change.

The solution

What was built

A Transformative Navigation Toolkit and a Toolbox of Transformative Interventions to guide organizations through eco-friendly transitions.

Audience

Who needs this

Chief Sustainability OfficersSupply Chain ManagersESG Investment AnalystsEnvironmental Policy Consultants
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Consumer Goods
enterprise
Target: Retailer with global supply chains

If you are a retailer dealing with unsustainable sourcing in Africa or Latin America — this project developed a Toolbox of Transformative Interventions that helps change the choice architecture for producers and consumers to favor nature-positive products.

Agriculture
SME
Target: Agri-tech service provider

If you are a service provider dealing with the struggle to implement nature-based solutions on farms — this project developed a Transformative Navigation Toolkit that guides the process of moving toward climate-neutrality while keeping local communities flourishing.

Management Consulting
mid-size
Target: ESG Strategy Firm

If you are a consultancy dealing with clients who cannot see the trade-offs between carbon credits and biodiversity loss — this project developed a roadmap for co-designing pathways that identifies strategic intervention points to trigger positive cascading changes.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or price for implementing these tools?

Based on available project data, no pricing or cost structures are provided as the project is EU-funded research.

Can these interventions be applied at an industrial scale?

The project identifies leverage points at consumer, producer, and organizational levels across 9 countries, suggesting a design intended for multi-scalar application.

What are the IP and licensing terms for the Toolkits?

Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not mentioned; however, it is a HORIZON-RIA project which typically emphasizes open dissemination.

How does this help with upcoming environmental regulations?

It provides a suite of pathways and a toolbox to help organizations navigate the transition to climate neutrality and biodiversity protection.

How long does it take to integrate these pathways into a business?

The project describes the process as iterative and adaptive, meaning the timeline depends on the specific evolution of the chosen pathway.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is heavily weighted toward academic and research institutions (8 out of 12 partners), with a 17% industry ratio. This suggests the output is primarily knowledge-driven, though the inclusion of 2 industry partners and 1 SME indicates a focus on practical application across 9 different countries.

How to reach the team

Contact Wageningen University regarding the Transformative Navigation Toolkit.

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to find the right leverage points for your corporate sustainability transition.

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