Business for Biodiversity Ireland is a not-for-profit organisation on a mission to get nature into the boardroom. Take the first step by joining the Nature Strategy Accelerator Programme!
The Nature Strategy Accelerator Programme
The Nature Accelerator Strategy Programme has four key tracks, which will equip your business with a solid strategy on biodiversity, leading the way to a nature-positive economy for Ireland. BFBI is here to show you how to
Step 1: Register for the free Discovery Track for curated resources to enhance your biodiversity knowledge and get you started on the road to nature positive. You will have access to three thematic webinars throughout the year, and a 10-step, self-paced module which will give you a solid foundational knowledge on biodiversity policy and concepts, with a certificate of completion. The aim of this track is to build awareness and confidence to take the next steps and progress to the Action Track. Read more in our brochure or register below.
Empowering every business to incorporate nature into decision making
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When you are ready to progress with your nature strategy, you can join the Action Track. This track is focused on supporting businesses with their Double Materiality Assessment.
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The Strategy Track will help you to create a credible nature strategy with the best available guidance at your fingertips.
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Now you have your strategy, how will you deliver on your targets? The Evolution Track will support you in creating a tangible implementation plan to take your strategy forward.
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Answers to your questions on joining BFBI
Why should my business care about nature?
“Nature’s ability to provide the goods and services on which we depend is being undermined, presenting enormous risks to prosperity”
Henry M. Paulson, Former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, 2020
Nature is our life support system. It sustains the air we breathe, the food we eat, the energy we use and the world of business and finance is entirely dependent upon it. If our natural systems collapse and ecosystems break down, the world may become uninhabitable for many species, including humans. Without nature, we have nothing.
Nature is everyone’s business. Every business has some impact and some dependency on nature. Your nature-related impacts are often sitting in the value chain. How can your business minimise its nature-related impacts? How can your business model evolve to ensure that it operates within the planetary boundaries? The bottom line is that your business is at risk from climate shocks and nature-related supply chain disruptions, your reputation also as consumers make more conscious purchasing decisions. Regulatory and voluntary sustainability reporting ensures you are across the nature-related risks (and opportunities!) that will arise and can make informed decisions.
How much will Business for Biodiversity Ireland membership cost?
This depends on the stage each business is at, with a breakdown of each track and fees below
The Discovery Track is free for all.
The Action Track (Track 2): For small organisations (<50 employees) costs 1,800 euro, and stays the same for each subsequent track.
The Action Track (Track 2) for medium-to-large organisations (>50) is 5,000 euro. Members may be eligible to have fees covered through the GreenStart Fund or other grants, through Enterprise Ireland or your Local Enterprise Office – we will talk businesses through these grant options in your initial one-to-one session with us.
What are the key Membership Benefits?
How can Micro- and SMEs be supported?
Your business may be eligible for a green grant scheme through Enterprise Ireland and other authorities to access support from BFBI. If eligible, we can help you with your grant application. Contact us for more details: manager@businessforbiodiversity.ie
What does BFBI provide that big consultancies are not already providing?
BFBI is about empowering people and business. Our mission is to create a nature-positive economy for Ireland. We have partnered with consultant experts from Deloitte & KPMG Ireland to work with us on delivery of our Nature Strategy Accelerator Programme – which enables businesses without big budgets to access the sustainability and biodiversity expertise of both BFBI and two of the biggest consultancies in Ireland as they are guided through their biodiversity strategy.
BFBI is focused on building internal capacity and upskilling Ireland’s business community in the subject of nature-related risk assessment and strategy. We provide three all-employee webinars for member businesses to get everyone in your organisation up to speed, and can also provide specialist C-suite & Board workshops upon request.
BFBI is bringing together a variety of businesses to share learnings, while moving towards creating and facilitating working groups for various sectors. Research has shown that individual businesses acting in isolation cannot catalyse the transition to a nature positive economic future. By working in community, with all relevant research, policy and legislation presented in accessible formats, we can move more quickly and efficiently toward a new nature-positive culture of Irish business.
Got any queries or suggestions? Get in touch via our contact form below or at manager@businessforbiodiversity.ie
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Business for Biodiversity Ireland is a not-for-profit organisation supporting businesses in their journey to nature positive.
