Nature is your business partner. It provides the resources and stability your business needs to operate. By making changes to your operations and investing in nature projects, your business can benefit.
"There is no healthy business on an unhealthy planet. Business must take a lead and become part of the solution."
(Business for Nature)
Are you ready to improve your partnership with nature?
Why nature matters to business
Nature is our world: water, air, climate, land and living things. Nature supplies all of this to your business. It also underpins the infrastructure you depend on, from roads to buildings to electricity networks.
Nature is in trouble, so we are in trouble. Nature risk is business risk. Our actions have been harming nature and we’re losing species, forever. The resources we rely on are in shorter supply. Our world is getting hotter and extreme weather events are hitting us harder, with unprecedented costs.
The cost of extreme weather events in Aotearoa New Zealand is rising rapidly. In 2023 the cost was $351 million (ICNZ). In 2024 it jumped 10-fold to $3.88 billion.
Many businesses treat nature like an infinite supplier. They take what they want, often creating pollution, waste and emissions.
We can stop the harm. When we take action, nature responds.
Partner with our Connect for Nature programme
Get your team volunteering on projects that restore our rivers, wetlands, forests and coastlines.
The benefits of taking action for nature
Nature is essential for your business to thrive. Taking action for nature is good for business:
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Lower risk. More resilience. Healthy forests, wetlands and rivers can reduce the impacts of climate change and extreme weather.
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Market access. Aotearoa New Zealand trades on a clean, green image. International markets increasingly expect business to take action for nature.
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Better brand reputation. Customers and employees value businesses that take action for nature.
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Happier, healthier staff. Connecting with nature boosts wellbeing. People like working for a business that does good.
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Finance and insurance. Investors, banks and insurers are noticing how businesses depend on nature and the risks they face if nature declines.
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Achieve your climate and social goals. Nature can be your partner in climate action. Taking action to help nature thrive can support community, jobs and wellbeing.
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New opportunities. Collaborating on nature projects can bring new expertise, learning and connections to your business. You may find ways to innovate and grow.
Nature & Business Symposium
Learn how your business and nature can thrive together. From starting out to scaling up, you’ll leave with the inspiration and new connections to help you.
Nature tools & resources
Take action that will help your business and nature thrive. Find out why that's important and what your business can do.
Get in touch
Call Kimberley on 021 242 5578 or email [email protected]