Natural capital, nature-based solutions, and the nature-positive economy

Karen Ellis, Chief Economist at WWF-UK and speaker at Chapter Zero events, says that boards are looking for pathways to help them integrate nature into their transition plans.

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) with 60 leading companies and partners are developing business guidance for actions to align strategies with the shared goal of a nature-positive planet by 2030.

Preserving and restoring nature is a critical part of the climate solution. Brunswick asks two leaders of this effort to draw on their experience and highlight the role of business.

Recognising that NEDs play a critical role in integrating nature-related risks and opportunities into corporate governance, this primer provides an understanding of future-facing leadership and offers practical guidance for boards regarding how to exercise their role effectively when it comes to nature.